In my experience, journeys are invariably more interesting than destinations. The people you meet, the things you see, the experiences you have and the things you learn … those are, for me, far more meaningful than just arriving somewhere. To … Continued
“Our lives are made in these small hours, these little wonders, these twists and turns of fate Time falls away, but these small hours These little wonders still remain” – Rob Thomas The older I get, the more I understand … Continued
“Price is what you pay. Value is what you get.” – Warren Buffet Good tack ain’t cheap. And if you’re going to spend a substantial chunk of change on saddles, bridles, reins, girths and what-have-you, it really makes good … Continued
There are a lot of hotly-debated points in the horse world: warmblood vs. Thoroughbred. English vs. western. Bumper pull vs. gooseneck. Mares vs. geldings. But in the saddle world, “foam panels vs. wool panels” can generate just as much discussion … Continued
A while back, I asked you, Dear Readers, for some input. I wanted to know what you want to know, so I could write articles that you’d find interesting and helpful. This is one of the replies I received: … Continued
We truly do live in the “Information Age.” You can type pretty much anything into your favorite Internet search engine, and within seconds, you’ll probably get thousands of results. But if you’ve ever spent much time looking for information this … Continued
I see a lot of saddles come across my bench. Sometimes they’re in for a flocking adjustment, sometimes for a strip flock and sometimes for a repair. Occasionally, though, they’re in for a safety check. Here’s the scenario: Customer … Continued
Now that the days are getting longer, the weather’s warming up and the footing’s drying out here in the Great White North (which really wasn’t too white this year), everyone’s thoughts are turning to getting more time in the saddle. … Continued
At Trumbull Mountain Tack Shop, we’ve always made customer service our first priority. We don’t just want to sell you a saddle – we want to help you find the right saddle, one that makes you and your horse comfortable … Continued
If you’re heading off on a big endeavor, it’s often a good idea to have a guide along. You wouldn’t attempt to climb Mt. Everest without a Sherpa, or head out on a week-long horseback pack trip into the … Continued