Ever wonder why your horse toss's his head and evades the bit? It could influence your ride and your horse's way of going. When you have the proper bit it makes the world of difference! It is so important to find the right bit for your horse. That is why...
Zebra fly sheets harness 4 million years of evolution to protect your horse from biting flies. Easy to use and inexpensive, they may look a little strange. But, experiments from University of California, Davis, show the lightweight covers with bright black and white stripes dramatically decrease bites from horseflies, deerflies...
COVID-19 closed several New York Tack Shops for good. At Cheshire Equestrian Center I've been getting lots of inquiries from New York horsewomen and horsemen. Riders in Westchester County, Putnam County, Dutchess County and New York City are showing up at my place in nearby Cheshire, Connecticut. My heart goes...
By: Margaret Kunz (My Connecticut dressage trainer) Enjoy this guest blog post by my Connecticut dressage trainer, Margaret Kunz. I must say, opening and managing Cheshire Equestrian Center, a Connecticut tack shop for people and horses, was quite the challenge. But I am loving the customers, people and horses alike....
Adjustable stirrups are a great advantage for all riders! In this post I will tell you how an FEI rider lost $675,000 because of a lost stirrup. I will also tell you about a fantastic adjustable stirrup that I tried myself. I found the inventor of this stirrup and I...
There's something magical about the bond between horse and rider. It's a partnership going back thousands of years. You can experience the magic this weekend. You can enjoy it for a lifetime. I love horses. In fact, I love the whole experience. This love for horses and riding led me...
