Equine Inspired Touch LLC

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12/11/2022

Identifying pain in horses can be tricky, as some appear to be 'sucks' while others are stoic, but research has produced some helpful scales.

11/13/2022

For this post Kay Hastilow welcomes Guest Blogger Rachael Argo, who like Kay, is a Master Saddler and Master Saddle Fitter. Originally fro...

10/21/2022

PSA... Over the past couple weeks of horseshows, I’ve spent a lot of time ringside. It is CRAZY how tight people are girthing up just before they go into the ring. An over-tightened girth may pinch and bruise the muscles - in particular the pectorals, trapezius, serratus ventralis muscles and latissimus dorsi (see red areas in diagram bleow). This muscle group (also known as part of the thoracic sling) is crucial for movement. Besides soft tissue, an over tightened girth may also cause bruising of the ribs, the intercostal muscles between the ribs, And increase the overall pressure of the saddle on the back muscles. Check your girth underneath their chest, NOT on the side. You will be surprised the difference one hole can make, and quite literally give your horse some breathing room.

📸ESMA.

06/24/2022

PSA: remember to clean and condition your billets along with the rest of your saddle regularly. They take on alot of sweat and dirt and if not cleaned will become hard and crack...dry....break.....and need replacement...

06/18/2022

Beautiful Barnes Debonaire Dressage saddle, 18.5 inch seat. Patent leather cantle and binding with cognac contrast stitching and piping. Monoflap for close contact feel, comfy seat. Tree set at MW with wool panels and can be adjusted by qualified fitter. Trials may be available.

06/18/2022

Close contact, monoflap, Barnes Debonaire Dressage saddle 18 inch. Unique, elephant print flaps for close contact feel. Buffalo seat for comfort. Beautiful alligator print cantle, patent leather binding with contrast stitching. Short rounded rear wool flocked panel, perfect for short back horses, tree set at MW but can be adjusted to fit by qualified fitter. Trials may be available.

04/28/2022

Come visit at Barnes Tachroom tent at the Land Rover Three Day in Kentucky this weekend! Super deals on saddles and tack!