Horsemanship Journal Library

Does your horse understand about being tied?

How often do you tie your horse and how long do you leave him/her there?

Jody Ruysen – 3 Star Parelli Professional discusses tying horses.

Debbie Cocklin explains the craftsmanship of leatherwork.

Items made from leather have been found to date back to prehistoric times, when leather hides leftover from animals that had been hunted for food, were used as clothing and to form shelter against harsh conditions. 

Over time people learnt that drying out leather prevented it from rotting and the early days of tanning were started, a process that changes the structure of the cells. 

Various methods were tried and tested over the years to preserve leather including smoking it and even using urine collected from the locals! 

It seems like yesterday, the Western Equestrian Society (WES) were celebrating their very first year as the premier Western Riding Club here in the UK, and here they are, many years later, planning a huge celebration for the 34th anniversary. 

Dressage and western riding give riders the most opportunity to include some bling in their outfits. Western pleasure and showmanship providing the most creative licence for show apparel.