#tack talk

So thrilled with this curb I found this weekend - I've been searching for an affordable short shank bit with a plain mouthpiece like this one forever. Not only did I find one, it's gorgeous too!

She did offer the most remarkable canter - no hands, no contact, but smooth and moderately collected onto her hind end, really holding herself and not just falling forward. I think working on a seat canter cue is working

So I bought this a few years ago, how easy would it be to put the buckles on the cheekpieces so the tail points down? Like is all you need scissors, a lighter and a YouTube tutorial

Both ways are valid options, but buckling the chinch is generally the preferred way. The Texas-T knot derives from days when there was no buckle on cinches, and it was just a big ring for an attachment point, thus making the knot necessary to hold the saddle in place. The Benefit of the Texas-T is that it provides a custom fit. You can loosen or tighten up a Texas-T by centimeters. Unfortunately this means that your buckle “arm” will stick out, as seen in the photo on the right. This can potentially poke or stab your leg. The alternative method, doing up the buckle, places the buckle arm into the one of holes of the latigo (the long strap) much like a belt. This makes for quick and easy cinching and undoing. However, it’s not uncommon to find that the latigo lacks enough holes, and sometimes the perfect fit is between holes.

Tack cleaning day 😍

[ Link to Original Post by Lauren Fraser Equine Behaviourist ]

Literally such an amazing horse, I can't wait to show him. My lessons have been going so incredibly well, he's so game and willing. The best feeling ever

Found some bucking rolls to match my other wade tree and got them installed. Also a night latch, just in case. Safety first!