Tack Talk Archives - Quarter Horse News

Dennis Moreland demonstrating how to use saddle soap

Tack Talk

Saddle Soap or Oil—Which Should You Use on Tack and When?

We all have tack that we love to use. Maybe it’s that pair of reins with just the right feel or that breast collar that fits every horse you ride. According to Dennis Moreland of Dennis Moreland Tack, the side effects of frequent use of our favorite tack are wear and tear on the leather […]

Nate Eicher and Dennis Moreland explaining the function and fit of training halters

Tack Talk

Dennis Moreland Tack Training Halters Can Give Your Colts a Head Start

Halter training a colt or young horse is one of the most important first steps in the development of a well-trained mount. As we begin to show a horse how to respond to the halter and lead, we want to be certain the communication with the horse is clear. The finer tuned your horse’s response […]

Dennis Moreland and Clay Johns discussing using different bits

Tack Talk

Discover the Reasons for Using Different Bits for Practice and Show

Have you ever wondered if the bits you use to practice should be different than the bits you use to show? Would using separate bits help your horse and help your runs? Dennis Moreland of Dennis Moreland Tack and Clay Johns of Clay Johns Cutting Horses, Millsap TX, visit about how and why using different […]

Tack Talk

A Little Bit About Curb Bit Measurement and Function

To understand how any given shanked or curb bit will affect your horse’s response, it’s important to understand how to measure the bit, http://bit.ly/2vU1J1z and, what affect the measurements and the ratios of those measurements may have. Since use of equipment that doesn’t abide by horse show rules almost always results in disqualification, it’s also […]

Clayton Anderson riding a horse using round buckle cinches

Tack Talk

Prevent Painful Galls with Round Buckle Cinches

Have you ever had problems with cinch sores or galls? Most of us have. Cinch sores or galls are often caused by a cinch or cinch buckle rubbing the wrinkled and sweaty skin right behind the elbow. These sores are painful to horses, just like a blister on your foot is during a hike. If […]

Rider demonstrating how to use your reins while riding a cutting horse

Tack Talk

Get A Grip — Learn How to Use Your Reins While Cutting

If you’re new to cutting or thinking of getting involved in cutting you may have attended some shows or watched some live stream cutting to get a better understanding of the sport. If so, you might be wondering about all the different ways cutters hold and use their reins. Follow along in the video as […]

Dennis Moreland demonstrating proper unsaddling technique

Tack Talk

Try These Tips to Make Unsaddling Safer and More Efficient!

If you hate tripping over your breast collar or latigo when you’re carrying your saddle, follow along in this video while Dennis Moreland of Dennis Moreland Tack demonstrates a few tips that will make unsaddling and carrying your saddle a whole lot easier. Share these tips with your friends too! It’s important to always undo […]

Dennis Moreland demonstrating how to tie on rein ends to your reins

Tack Talk

Two Easy Methods for Attaching Rein Ends or Water Loops to Reins

Rein ends, also known as water loops, are short pieces of leather used to attach your reins to your bit with tie strings. A rein end http://bit.ly/2SbHes7 is attached to one side of each rein, looped through the bit ring and tied back to the opposite side of the rein says Dennis Moreland of Dennis […]

demonstrating how to shorten and lengthen your reins

Tack Talk

An Easy Way to Move Up and Down Your Reins while Cutting with Dennis Moreland Tack

If you watch cutting events you’ve seen riders clutch their reins in one hand as they’re separating the cow they want to cut. Do you wonder what they’re doing with their hand? If you ride a cutter you may already be using this technique to shorten your reins in the herd. Follow along in the […]

Dennis Moreland cutting out leather for tack

Tack Talk

Why Risk Your Horse’s Safety and Success?

My horses are everything to me,” says Dennis Moreland of Dennis Moreland Tack. “I know how important your horses are. I know how much you practice; how hard you try. I know the frustration that goes along with not getting the response you want. I know that without effective communication, you won’t reach your training goals.” […]