Archive for September, 2010
If you’ve been riding horses for any length of time, you’ve inevitably been subjected to a ride on a saddle that didn’t fit properly. This is bound to be an uncomfortable trip, as saddles already aren’t the most comfortable means of transportation. And not only do you need to consider the saddle’s fit for yourself, there’s the horse to think about as well.
The best way to ensure both you and the animal are safe and comfortable on your rides is with a custom saddle. Having a saddle crafted to your specifications will equate to the absolute highest level of comfort and the best performance. When a saddle fits correctly, the horse is able to perform to the best of their ability and you won’t have to be constantly adjusting yourself, combating aches and pains.
I’ve always fancied myself a bit of a cowboy enthusiast. I enjoy rodeos, horseback riding, and the great outdoors of the Southwest. When I told my wife that I wanted a room dedicated to cowboy paraphernalia, with authentic Western horse tack adorning the walls, she laughed at first. It took a while, but she started to understand that I was serious. The problem is, we only have three rooms in our house, one is the master bedroom, one is my son’s, and the other is the guest room. I wanted somewhere to display all my cowboy wall art and collectibles, but it wasn’t practical to use one of the main rooms of the house.
We ended up compromising; my wife told me I could use our dining room for all my cowboy art. We seldom used the dining room, but I was happy enough with the fact that I could make it into my own Southwest haven. I put lassoes on the walls, added some rustic dining chairs, and displayed all my cowboy wall art and collectibles on shelves. By the time I was done, even my wife liked how the room turned out!