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Running Martingale Adjustment and Use — Keep it Safe!
Running martingales help a horse learn to carry its head in the position that will allow it to use its body to drive from behind and with collection.
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Don’t Let a Broken Latigo Wreck Your Run — How to Check and Change a Double Off Latigo
At Dennis Moreland Tack, we know checking latigos for wear and damage is important but often overlooked. It’s easy to make checking latigos http://bit.ly/2dHjuYn a habit every time you ride, and it only takes a minute or two. Weak and worn latigos can cause accidents and should be replaced right away. Several years ago, I […]
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Whys and Hows of Proper Bit Placement
Have you wondered whether it’s better to have a wrinkle or 2, or no wrinkles at all, at the corners of your horse’s mouth when you ride with a snaffle http://bit.ly/2cpgfAI? Could there be times when both options are correct? Follow along with the video as Dennis Moreland of Dennis Moreland Tack and judge, horseman, […]
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What is a Fiador and How Does It Work?
A fiador, also known as a Theodore, is a safety device or keeper that is similar to a throatlatch on a bridle but it’s used on hackamores http://bit.ly/31VAtgD to make certain a hackamore stays securely on a horse’s head says Dennis Moreland of Dennis Moreland Tack. A horse in a hackamore, that has a fiador, […]
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How To Choose Between Doubled and Stitched, and Harness Leather, Split Reins
One of my favorite questions to help riders with is “which split reins are right for me?” says Dennis Moreland of Dennis Moreland Tack. When choosing between doubled and stitched, and harness leather reins, it’s important to know which type of rein will best fit your discipline, expectations and climate. You’ve also got to consider […]
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How to Hold Roping Reins with Dennis Moreland Tack
No matter what event you compete in, there’s no denying the value of having good, high-quality reins. When it comes to roping reins http://bit.ly/2fDzNc5, there are many factors to consider when selecting which ones to use. In the video below, Dennis Moreland visits with PRCA Calf Roper Ryan Thibodeaux, of Stephenville, TX about the differences […]
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Introduction to California Hackamores (Bosals) with Dennis Moreland Tack
“The fine points of handling the hackamore have been handed down from generation to generation by the early Spanish Californians, who took great pride in their horses. Although it requires extra time and patience…the results are worth it” Ed Connell, from his book, Hackamore Reinsman*. A California hackamore has 3 parts: the noseband or bosal, […]
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Leggings, Batwings, Woolies and Chinks: The History of Chaps – Part Two
Whether you call them chaps, leggings, bat wings, woolies, or chinks, the different styles of leather leg coverings are an important part of a cowboy’s gear. Derived from the Spanish chaparreras, they protect a rider’s legs from brush, thorns and the elements. Dennis Moreland of Dennis Moreland Tack says different leathers cut in various styles […]
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Double Duty: How to Clean Your Saddle and Check for Wear
Keeping leather tack in good condition is critical for safety and helps to keep the communication between you and your horse at top level. At Dennis Moreland Tack, we understand the amount of care that goes into making sure tack works like it should, which is why we recommend frequently checking your tack and cleaning it […]
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The Selection and Use of Performance Horse Spurs
First developed during the time of the Roman Empire and brought to North America by the Spanish vaqueros, spurs are a popular piece of riding equipment across multiple disciplines and serve as a valuable tool to communicate with your horse when used correctly. Dennis Moreland Tack asked Chris and Sarah Dawson, of Dawson Performance Horses […]
