A saddle fitter explains what makes the perfect match for horse, rider and saddle. By Sarah Maslin Nir Sarah Maslin Nir, a staff reporter for The Times, is the author of four books on horses. When ...

The Breeders’ Cup will use the standard colored saddle towel system for horses competing in the 2009 World Championships races at Santa Anita Park. The colored saddle towel system, commonly used at ...

SADDLES which protect horses from back pain are causing spinal damage to their riders, according to research by Scots scientists. A team from Dundee University found that saddles designed to stop ...

Equine back pain is prevalent in at least 35% of ridden horses and often attributed to poor saddle fit. A new method for scanning moving horses has enabled Dr. Jorn Cheney, a researcher of animal ...

Nancy Martiny’s ornate pieces, which sell for $5,000 and up, are meant to be ridden by working cowboys and cowgirls like herself. Credit... Supported by By Susan Shain Photographs and Video by Sasha ...

Basic tack must-haves when you are planning to ride a horse are a saddle and bridle. There are different styles to consider and you’ll need to know how to fit them both properly. This tack also ...

An “ambitious” study at Hartpury University will have benefits for horse welfare and performance, and rider training, it is hoped. The aim of the research, led by Kathryn Nankervis and Russell ...

On a recent episode of Discovery channel's hit TV show "Auction Kings," I was asked to review, authenticate, and appraise an Arabian saddle. It wasn't just any old saddle, it was an Arabian saddle ...