Horse Books Barrel Racing
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Lami-Cell Barrel Racing Saddle $349.95 This sadde is a new breed of saddle, it is made of a Duraleather material which is a composite synthetic material more durable than leather with low maintence. FEATURES:Basket stamped DuraleatherLeather laced skirtRawhide braided hornHand engraved stainless steel hardwareTree: Semi-Quarter Horse barsRiggings: 7/8 Position, Stainless steel deesSwell Width: 12Cantle High: 5Horse Size: 3 Neck, 1 3/4 TopSkirt Size: 24 L x 12 1/2 DWeighs approximately 22 pounds This saddle features the EZ-Fold fenders system which allows the rider to easily self shape the fenders, for their individual and customized comfort. This saddle has it all, durability, easy to care for, all you have to do is hose it down or wipe clean and is lightweight, what more could you want in a saddle. |
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Barrel Racing Cool Grip – Black – 28 $229.95 Light weight and perfect for competition, Supracor’s Barrel Racing Cool Grip offers lower rounded front fenders with a tapered squared off cantle. Provides excellent grip and balance for those fast turns. Fits the slightly larger competition saddle of today’s barrel racing. Washable.Color: BlackSize: 28 |
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Barrel Collection Antique Concave Barrel Racing Motif Spurs – Antique – Ladies $47.55 Antique concave barrel racing motif spurs ladies 1 concave band with barrel motif and trims 1-3/8 shank with 16 points 7/8 rowels oval cup concave shaped band allows a better fitting and helps holding the spurs in position, close to the boot’s heel even during the fastest runs. (Medium effect )Color: AntiqueSize: Ladies |
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Supracor Barrel Racing Pad $303 Two Pads in One!Features a specially designed Cool Grip inside a zippered, Cordura pocket. Honeycomb surrounds the pad and flexes to ensure the pad will never rub. Breathable wool on the underside of the pad complements the honeycomb’s unique ventilation system and wicks away moisture. Washable. |
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TexTan Imperial Butterfly Skirt Barrel Saddle – Russet – 15 $2081.5 This barrel saddle features a butterfly skirt, suede seat, fully hand tooled, stainless hardware, rawhide wrapped silver laced cantle, braided rawhide horn, and stainless steel spots.Tree-Type: Equi-TexGullet/Bars: Quarter HorseHorn: 1 1/2 cap x 4 highCantle: 4Swell: 12 3/4Rigging: 7/8 In-SkirtStirrups: Aluminum offset Barrel RacingColor: RussetSize: 15 |
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Metalab Cowboy Collection Barrel Racing Bumper Spur $30.95 3/4 Band With Stainless Steel. Engraved Trims and Barrel racer Motif. (Moderate Effect) |
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Coronet Barrel Racing Offset Stirrups – 0 $50.6 Coronet Bits, Spurs, Stirrups, Irons and Accessories are made of the finest metals and materials and are held to the highest standards of quality control. Every piece is polished and inspected before leaving the factory. Close attention is paid to detail to make sure that all items will pass the criteria for breed and disciple regulations where appropriate. Barrel Racing OffsetStirrups are constructed of durable aluminum with a leather covered foot and a rubber pad. 3 neck, 2 leather covered with rubber tread, 5 height, and 4 width.Size: 0 |
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Korsteel Jointed Barrel Racing Dee $24.95 From the original Korsteel. Quality bits made from the finest materials with a complete line of hardware for every discipline. Depend on Korsteel products for great quality and price. |
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King Series Miniature Barrel Saddle $204 Miniature round skirt western barrel saddle with rawhide cantle and rawhide covered stirrups. 8 seat. Designed with the small rider and miniature horse in mind. Available in Light Oil and Light Chestnut colors. |
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Wintec Full Quarter Horse Synthetic Saddle $368.35 A tough durable leisure saddle for riders who need a hard wearing saddle that also offers extra security, aesthetic appeal and low maintenance. Ideal for team penning, trail riding, pleasure riding, barrel racing, and camp drafting.Features: Full QH barsCheyenne roll styled in a square skirt, double fender formatQuick Change BucklesWeatherproof – can be ridden in all weather conditionsEquileather Fenders are extremely hard wearingEquisuede seat provides superior comfort and the perfect level of gripEasy Care – no oiling or waxing is requiredLightweight – great for your horse and easy for you to manageFleece Lined PanelsDecorative Silver ConchasIntricately Machined Seat Pattern5 Year Warranty on TreeAsk about our TEST RIDE PROGRAM |
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Silver Royal Milford Barrel $758 From the original Silver Royal. This great barrel saddle is built on a 5 year guaranteed full quarter horse rawhide covered fiberglass tree. Features – Floral and basket stamping with roughout fender and jockey, rawhide silver laced cantle, neoprene in skirts for comfort, smooth leather seat, blevins style buckles, silver conchos and billet slots, padded rawhide laced stirrups, nylon lined stirrup leathers, rawhide braided horn and dropped rigging for comfort fit. Tree: Rawhide Covered, Bars: Full Quarter Horse, Horn: 3 Rawhide Braided, Cantle: 3 1/2 Rawhide Laced, Gullet: 7 1/2, Swell: 12 1/2, Rigging: Drop D, Skirt: 26 1/2 x 26 1/2, Weight: 26 lbs. |
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Tex Tan Barrel Champ Saddle $1816.4 This barrel saddle features a Equi-Tex tree with a 7/8 In-Skirt rigging, 5 cantle, 13 wide swell, rawhide braided horn with 1 3/4 cap that is 3 high, Aluminum barrel racing stirrups, hand tooled, rawhide wrapped silver laced cantle, roughout fenders & jockeys with border tooling, and oak leaf border tooled skirt. |
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Metalab Perfomer Stainless Steel Brushed Ladies Barrel Racing Spur – Stainless Steel Brushed – Ladies $20 Perfomer stainless steel brushed ladies barrel racing spur oval cup, 1-3/4 shank, 1 band 8 pt rowel (moderate effect)Color: Stainless Steel BrushedSize: Ladies |
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Korsteel Jointed Copper Barrel Ring Racing Dee $26.85 From the original Korsteel. Quality bits made from the finest materials with a complete line of hardware for every discipline. Depend on Korsteel products for great quality and price. |
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Professionals Choice SMX VenTECH Barrel Cinch $62.95 The SMx VenTECH Barrel Cinch was designed to make your horse more comfortable during tight turns. Shaped like a triangle, it is wider near the front legs and offers more abdominal support. |
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King Series Miniature Carved Barrel Saddle $204 Miniature square skirt western barrel saddle with rawhide cantle and leather sewn stirrups. 8 seat. Designed with the small rider and miniature horse in mind. |
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Royal King Lightening Barrel Saddle $640 This lightweight barrel saddle is built on a 5 year guaranteed full quarter horse, rawhide covered tree. Features hand carved floral pattern, silver conchos and billet slots, roughout fenders and jockeys, neoprene in skirts, blevins style quick change stirrup buckles, padded stitched suede seat, padded laced rawhide stirrups, back cinch and nylon reinforced leathers. TREE: Rawhide CoveredBARS: Full Quarter HorseHORN: 3 Rawhide BraidedCANTLE: 4 Rawhide & Silver LacedSWELL: 12 1/2GULLET: 7 1/2RIGGING: In-Skirt DSKIRT: 26 x 28WEIGHT: 25 lbs. |
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Circle P Leather Barrel Saddle $597.95 Made By Circle P. The Circle P Leather Barrel Saddle Is Made Only With Premium Selected Leather Hides. Equi-Suede Seat, Semi-Quarter Horse Bars Tree, 7/8 Position Rigging, 12 Swell Width, 5 Cantle Height, 6-1/2 wide x 7-1/4 high Gullet, Leather Covered Horn (3 Neck & 2 Top), 24 L X 12 Skirt, Fleece Lined, 2 Full her Covered Stirrups, 19-1/2 X 7-1/2 Fenders, Stainless Steel Hardware. Approximately 23.5lbs. |
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Tex Tan Barrel Chaser Saddle $1125.1 Features :Tree: Ralide with Quarter Horse BarsSeat: 14 or 15Cantle: 5 tooledHorn: 1-3/4 cap x 3 high, braided rawhideRigging: 7/8 In-Skirt, StainlessFinish: Russet with roughout seat jockey and fenders. Hand carved floral toolingTrim: Engraved Sterling SilverStirrups: aluminum barrelWeight: 25 lbs |
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Horse Women Book $11.6 Horse Women – Strength, Beuty, and Passion. Willow Creek Press Little Books. Western Book: This favorite Horse Book features wonderful photographs and quotes evoking the special link between women and horses with respect to the grace, courage and creativity that they share. Horse Women is a horse book that honors the adventure,spirit, humor, spunk and heartfelt messages that exist in the world of horses and women. This book is a must have for any horse enthusiast and admirer of the free spirit. Melissa Sovey has compiled the images and passages that make the 96 full colored pages bound in 5.5 x 5.5 hard cover. ISBN: 1-59543-236-1- |
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Easyboot Glue-On Horse Boots – Single Boot $25.5 The Easyboot Glue-On shell has been developed as a high performance boot and an option for horses in speed and long distance events.The light weight shell has thin walls that allow the boot to stretch and form to the hoof. The end result is a seamless one-to-one fit that resembles a second skin over the hoof. The Easyboot Glue-On is the closest hoof boot option to the barefoot horselight weight, no hardware and a seamless fit.In order for this boot to work properly, it must fit snugly, the foot must be dry during application and the glue-on process must be carefully followed. This boot is perfect for the following situations:Pack tripsMulti-day ridesEndurance eventsCompetitive trail rides (Most CTRs do not allow boots that come above the coronary band.)Speed events, such as barrel racingAny circumstance where the presence of hardware is a concern.These boots are meant to be disposable, used once or twice and then thrown away. Glue left on the inside of the boot may affect performance. We do not recommend that a boot be left on for more that ten (10) days in a dry environment or five (5) days in a humid environment. |
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Easyboot Glue-On Horse Boots – 4 Pack $84.15 The Easyboot Glue-On shell has been developed as a high performance boot and an option for horses in speed and long distance events.The light weight shell has thin walls that allow the boot to stretch and form to the hoof. The end result is a seamless one-to-one fit that resembles a second skin over the hoof. The Easyboot Glue-On is the closest hoof boot option to the barefoot horselight weight, no hardware and a seamless fit.In order for this boot to work properly, it must fit snugly, the foot must be dry during application and the glue-on process must be carefully followed. This boot is perfect for the following situations:Pack tripsMulti-day ridesEndurance eventsCompetitive trail rides (Most CTRs do not allow boots that come above the coronary band.)Speed events, such as barrel racingAny circumstance where the presence of hardware is a concern.These boots are meant to be disposable, used once or twice and then thrown away. Glue left on the inside of the boot may affect performance. We do not recommend that a boot be left on for more that ten (10) days in a dry environment or five (5) days in a humid environment. |
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Wintec Barrel Saddle $375.95 A tough durable saddle built for a Faster Ride.Features: Semi-QH BarsWeatherproof – can be ridden in all weather conditionsEquileather Fenders are extremely hard wearingEquisuede seat provides super comfort and the perfect level of gripEasy Care – no oiling or waxing is requiredLightweight – great for your horse and easy for you to manageFleece Lined PanelsDecorative Silver ConchasIntricately Machined Seat Pattern5 Year Warranty on Tree |
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Silver Royal Elite Barrel Saddle $640 This lightweight barrel saddle is built on a 5 year guaranteed full quarter horse, rawhide covered tree. Features hand stamped basketweave pattern, neoprene padded skirts, rawhide laced horn, cantle and stirrups, blevins style quick change buckles and neoprene padded suede seat. TREE: Rawhide CoveredBARS: Full QuarterHORN: 3 Silver Cap RawhideCANTLE: 5 Rawhide LacedSWELL: 13GULLET: 7 1/2RIGGING: In-SkirtSKIRT: 25 1/2 x 25WEIGHT: 21 lbs |
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Silver Royal Highlands Barrel Saddle $691 Built for competition on a 5 year guaranteed tree. The narrow suede leather seat gives the rider perfect balance. Features hand carved basketweave pattern, rough out fenders and jockeys, neoprene in skirts, full quarter horse bars, blevins style buckles, aluminum stirrups, classic silver conchos and 3 stirrup leathers. Full quarter horse bars, 3 horn, 5 cantle, 14 swell, 7 gullet and 26 1/2 x 26 1/2 skirt. Light oil or light chestnut. |
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Wrangler Twenty X Barrel Elite Pad $179.95 Designed specifically with the barrel racer in mind, this pad is layered felt over shock-absorbing closed-cell foam rubber that wont absorb sweat. A layer of SMx Air Ride material is on top, under the saddle bars, and cutouts at the withers and latigos, as well as leather reinforcements along the spine. This pad is contoured to fit the horse perfectly so it stays snug and doesnt slip. 60-Day money-back guarantee/one-year warranty or as required by law. |
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Finishing Touch Barrel Racer Necklace – Gold – 1 $6.95 Finishing Touch of Kentucky take a great deal of pride in offering a high-quality product at a good price. Constructed of Rhodium and features a barrel horse. If cared for properly, this necklace will give you a lifetime of use and show off your equestrian style at work or on the townColor: GoldSize: 1 |
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Metalab Stainless Steel Western Barrel Bit – Stainless Steel – 5 $36.75 Stainless steel Western barrel bit, swivel port mouth with roller, 7-1/2 loose round/flat cheeks for intermediate experienced horse (medium – moderate effect)Color: Stainless SteelSize: 5 |
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KMSS Premier Ported Barrel Copper Inlay Dee Ring Bit with Hooks $63.95 KMSS Professionally designed dee bits for more control of sport and competition horses. Mouths are inlaid with copper and arched with a natural shape to fit the horse’s mouth. Dee cheeks have two hooks to hold headstall and rein in place. Ported Barrel – Dee |
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KMSS Premier Correction Port Barrel Copper Dee Ring Bit with Hooks $63.95 KMSS Professionally designed dee bits for more control of sport and competition horses. Mouths are inlaid with copper and arched with a natural shape to fit the horse’s mouth. Dee cheeks have two hooks to hold headstall and rein in place. Correction Ported Barrel – Dee |
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KMSS Premier Correction Barrel Copper Inlay Dee Ring Bit with Hooks $63.95 KMSS Professionally designed dee bits for more control of sport and competition horses. Mouths are inlaid with copper and arched with a natural shape to fit the horse’s mouth. Dee cheeks have two hooks to hold headstall and rein in place. Correction Barrel – Dee |
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KMSS Premier Mullen Barrel Copper Inlay Dee Ring Bit with Hooks $63.95 KMSS Professionally designed dee bits for more control of sport and competition horses. Mouths are inlaid with copper and arched with a natural shape to fit the horse’s mouth. Dee cheeks have two hooks to hold headstall and rein in place. Mullen Barrel – Dee |
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Crockett & Renalde 7.5 Flat Cheek Stainless Barrel – 5 Mouth $43.95 Top quality stainless steel professionally designed bits with 7 1/2 pinchless cheeks. All professional CROCKETT & RENALDE mouthpieces feature copper inlay in the bars to add response and acceptance by the horse. Mullen Barrel Mouth. Applies rein pressure on the tongue and bars, each side of mouthpiece moves freely allowing the rider to isolate one side or the other to lift the horse’s shoulder. Acts like a solid mouth when applying pressure evenly. Stainless center barrel roller. Size: 5 Mouth |
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Professionals Choice Charmayne James SMX Air Ride Barrel Saddle Pad $116.95 The SMx Air Ride Barrel Saddle Pad conforms to both the horse and saddle, and produces a lock-down effect for a more secure and comfortable ride. The close contact of the SMx Air Ride helps you on tight turns around the barrel. It is contoured to fit, extremely lightweight and built with our patented breathable and shock-absorbent SMx Air Ride core. Available for square-skirted saddles. 60-Day money-back guarantee/one-year warranty or as required by law. |
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Crockett & Renalde 7.5 Flat Cheek Mullen Barrel – 5 Mouth $59.95 Top quality stainless steel professionally designed bits with 7 1/2 pinchless cheeks. All professional CROCKETT & RENALDE mouthpieces feature copper inlay in the bars to add response and acceptance by the horse. Mullen Barrel Mouth. Stainless steel barrel center works as snaffle with pressure to tongue and bars and works as solid mouth when rein pressure is evenly exerted. Size: 5 Mouth |
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Tex Tan Hereford Light Speed Ii Barrel Saddle $1247 This barrel saddle features a Ralide tree with a 7/8 In-Skirt rigging, 5 cantle, 13 wide swell, horn with 1 3/4 cap that is 3 high, Aluminum barrel racing stirrups, hand stamped basket leather, roughout fenders & jockeys, hand engraved sterling silver plated,stainless steel hardware, suede seat, and rawhide braided horn. |
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Saddlesmith of Texas Breastcollar – Pecan/Floral – Horse $69.1 This Barrel Racer Breastcollar Features A Hand-Stamped Cowboy Floral Tooling, 2 Doubled And Stiched Saddle Leather That Tapers To 1 1/4 At The Dees W/ 3/4 Tugs.Color: Pecan/FloralSize: Horse |
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ROYAL KING Superior Barrel Saddle $640 Designed with drop front rigging to allow the horse free shoulder movement. Built on a 5 year guaranteed, rawhide covered tree.Features:Hand carved floral/basketweaveEngraved silver conchos and billet slotsRoughout fender, jockey and bottom skirtNeoprene in skirtsBlevins style quick change bucklesPadded laced rawhide stirrupsPadded suede leather seatNylon reinforced stirrup leathersBack cinchMeasurements:TREE: Rawhide WrappedHORN: 3 H/ Silver CapCANTLE: 4 1/2/ Cheyenne RollSWELL: 13RIGGING: Drop D In-SkirtWEIGHT: 27 lbs.GULLET: 7 1/2 |
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Finishing Touch Barrel Racer Fashion Necklace – Silver – 1 $9.95 Finishing Touch of Kentucky take a great deal of pride in offering a high-quality product at a good price. Constructed of Rhodium and features a barrel horse. If cared for properly, this necklace will give you a lifetime of use and show off your equestrian style at work or on the townColor: SilverSize: 1 |
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KMSS Premier Mullen Barrel Copper Inlay Full Cheek $67.95 KMSS Professionally designed full cheek bits for more control of sport and competition horses. Mouths are inlaid with copper and arched with a natural shape to fit the horse’s mouth. Full cheeks have one hook to hold rein in place and to provide efficient lifting when necessary. Mullen Barrel – Full Cheek |
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KMSS Premier Correction Barrel Copper Inlay Full Cheek $67.95 KMSS Professionally designed full cheek bits for more control of sport and competition horses. Mouths are inlaid with copper and arched with a natural shape to fit the horse’s mouth. Full cheeks have one hook to hold rein in place and to provide efficient lifting when necessary. Correction Barrel – Full Cheek |
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KMSS Premier Correction Port Barrel Copper Full Cheek $67.95 KMSS Professionally designed full cheek bits for more control of sport and competition horses. Mouths are inlaid with copper and arched with a natural shape to fit the horse’s mouth. Full cheeks have one hook to hold rein in place and to provide efficient lifting when necessary. Correction Ported Barrel – Full Cheek |
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KMSS Premier Ported Barrel Copper Inlay Full Cheek $67.95 KMSS Professionally designed full cheek bits for more control of sport and competition horses. Mouths are inlaid with copper and arched with a natural shape to fit the horse’s mouth. Full cheeks have one hook to hold rein in place and to provide efficient lifting when necessary. Ported Barrel – Full Cheek |
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The Horse Show Coloring Book $7 By Pat Young, illustrated by Polly Carbonari. Read-along coloring books that teach kids about riding lessons and trail riding. 40 pages. |
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Happy Mouth Jointed Racing Dee $47.7 The unique Apple scent encourages horses to accept the bit and the spage age polymer provides for a gentler bit for a happier horse. |
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Kelly Silver Star Flat Cheek Ported Barrel Mouth – Stainless Steel – 5 mouth $32.1 A nice choice for a stiff horse or step-up from a snaffle bit. Stainless steel 6 swivel cheeks with flat shank. 5 ported barrel mouth with copper inlay.Color: Stainless SteelSize: 5 mouth |
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Finishing Touch Oval With Swarovski Crystal With imitation Rhod Barrel Racer $32.95 POLISHED VERTICAL OVAL FRAME WITH SWAROVSKI CRYSTAL CHANNEL-SET STONES SURROUND THIS RETRO-LOOK BARREL RACER MOTIF WHICH IS MOUNTED ON A PINK MUSSEL SEMI-PRECIOUS STONE AND IS PLATED IMITATION RHODIUM, ENHANCED WITH AN 18 CHAIN WITH EXTENDER.Finishing touch takes a great deal of pride in offering a high-quality product at a low price, and they stand behind their products. Finishing Touch is a 34-year-old Lexington Kentucky corporation located in the heart of Horse country and Horse Jewelry is their specialty. Finishing Touch Jewelry is all costume jewelry and is plated in either durable karat gold or imitation rhodium (gives a nice silver finish without the problem of tarnishing) over white metal or brass. Many items are manufactured right in Nicholasville, KY. Jewelry from The Finishing Touch of Kentucky withstands the test of time when cared for properly. |
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Metalab Malleable Chrome Plated Racing Dee Bit – Chrome Plated – 5 $20.55 Malleable chrome plated racing dee bit, jointed mouth for young intermediate horse (moderate effect)Color: Chrome PlatedSize: 5 |
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Metalab Malleable Iron Racing Dee Bit – Malleable Iron – 5 $22.35 Malleable iron racing dee bit, rubber covered jointed mouth, chrome plated for young intermediate horse (medium effect)Color: Malleable IronSize: 5 |
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Metalab Stainless Steel Racing Dee Bit – Stainless Steel – 4 1/2 $15 Stainless steel racing dee bit, lightweight jointed mouth for young intermediate horse (moderate effect)Color: Stainless SteelSize: 4 1/2 |
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Metalab Stainless Steel Racing Dee Bit – Stainless Steel – 5 $30.45 Stainless steel racing dee bit, lightweight jointed mouth for young intermediate horse (moderate effect)Color: Stainless SteelSize: 5 |
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Metalab Stainless Steel Lightweight Racing Dee Bit – Stainless Steel – 5 $25.95 Stainless steel lightweight racing dee bit, jointed mouth with copper rollers for young intermediate horse (medium effect)Color: Stainless SteelSize: 5 |
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Professionals Choice Charmayne James SMX Air Ride Barrel Saddle Pad: Electra Pattern $170.95 The SMx Air Ride Barrel Saddle Pad conforms to both the horse and saddle, and produces a lock-down effect for a more secure and comfortable ride. The close contact of the SMx Air Ride helps you on tight turns around the barrel. Extremely lightweight and built with our patented breathable and shock-absorbent SMx Air Ride core. Works well with either round or square-skirted saddles. 60-Day money-back guarantee/one-year warranty or as required by law. |
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SEDONA Western Barrel Basketweave Tooled Saddle with Gems $299.95 Suede Seat and FendersFiberglass TreeFull Quarter Horse BarsBasketweave Tooling Rawhide horn and cantle trimFleece undersideMatching Gem accentsSoft supple quality leather |
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Kelly Silver Star Bicycle Chain with Silver Hackamore – Stainless Steel – Horse $49.4 Stainless steel. Hand engraved silver cheeks. Nose is bike chain with surgical rubber cover and hand engraved trim. Independent chain included. Popular with barrel racers and ropers due to the control it delivers. 8 shanks.Color: Stainless SteelSize: Horse |
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Second Chances [VHS] $5.89 All products are BRAND NEW and factory sealed. Fast shipping and 100% Satisfaction Guaranteed…. |
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CLINTON ANDERSON BARREL RACING SUCCESS WITH SHERRY CERVI THIS IS THE 6 DVD SET OF BARREL RACING BY CLINTON ANDERSON-WITH GUEST SHERRY CERVI… |
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Sharon Camarillo Performance Horsemanship Series #1 $28.95 Bits and bridles This DVD demonstrates form and function, and the importance of equipment in achieving training outcomes. It will assist riders in identifying criteria for selecting bits, bridles and associated equipment to improve on strengths and diminish weaknesses. The content covers the importance of the ring snaffle and complimentary martingale aids to assist riders in producing a balanced a… |
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Stablemates: Dash $1.92 This new book in the bestselling Stablemates series has an American Quarter Horse!When Jenny discovers barrel racing, she cannot wait to give it a try. Luckily, Jenny’s dad has the perfect horse, Dash. Dash is very fast, but Jenny must learn to control him around all the tight turns in the barrel racing course. Even with help from her new friend, Hope, and her trainer, Sam, will Jenny and Dash be … |
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Sally’s Rodeo This chapter book is about Sally wanting to barrel race in the rodeo.The book has four short chapters. Read about Sally’s rodeo experience…. |
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Barrel Racing for Fun and Fast Times $24.95 Barrel racing, in which horse and rider gallop in a cloverleaf pattern around three barrels, is the fastest-growing rodeo event. Author Sharon Camarillo, a successful contestant-turned trainer, teacher, and commentator, presents a comprehensive program that takes the novice barrel racer from the process of choosing her horse up to preparation for and taking part in real races. More than just a spe… |
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Patchwork Leaf Camo Tote Bag Purse Camouflage Peace Signs and Polka Dots Pink $39.99 Size : 12w x 11d x 4h in. Material : Cotton Patch Description: * Zipper & Button Closure * Two Open Pocket Inside * Double Handles * Metal Feet on Bottom * High Quality Soft Cotton Patch… |
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Petz Horseshoe Ranch $29.99 Petz Horsez Ranch DS… |
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Patchwork Leaf Camo Tote Bag Purse Camouflage Deer and Polka Dots $39.99 Size : 12w x 11d x 4h in. Material : Cotton Description: * Zipper & Button Closure * Two Open Pocket Inside * Double Handles * Metal Feet on Bottom * High Quality Soft Cotton… |
Some general pointers on choosing your first horse
Geldings generally have the most consistent behavior. They are generally the most even tempered and pleasant natured. Not every gelding will be like this, it’s that the odds are greatest that a gelding will be consistently good natured.
Mares, go in and out of “heat”. They have hormone cycles. This may or may not affect a mare’s behavior and temperament. Some mares are even tempered. Some can be Jekyll and Hyde. Be aware of this and ask the owner.
Stallions are not suitable for anyone other than experienced horse people. A beginner should not even consider one. End of story.
On the age of your horse, young horses or inexperienced older horses are not suitable for a beginner. Your ideal steed will be at least 5 and have been well handled and trained. You are after a horse who has maturity, who is familiar with the world of humans. A horse in his late teens or early twenties has plenty of maturity and would be a great first horse.
Of course, you are after a sound, healthy and pleasant natured animal. If the horse has a health issue, consider how this will affect the riding you want to do before deciding yay or nay. If the horse has a cranky temperament, it is not suitable for a beginner. Living in fear of being nipped or kicked by your first horse will destroy your confidence and your horsey dream, as well as being a physically dangerous situation.
Cover the basics
First of all, let’s go through some questions to find out what you’re after and what’s most suitable.
At what level are your horse and riding skills? It is a huge mistake, as a beginner, to purchase a horse that is beyond your current ability. It is far safer and easier to grow out of a horse than into one. You want a horse that you can ride now, based on your current level of skill.
Untrained, lightly trained, lightly handled or ‘green broke’ horses are often cheaper. There’s a reason for that. It’s because they need work, an experienced hand and time. They aren’t as predictable or reliable. The training required can take months or even a few years (think $$) and can lead to a dangerous horse if not done right (by a beginner).
What you pay for with an experienced horse is the training that has gone into the animal and the world experience and familiarity the horse has with human ways. It IS worth it for a first horse.
And please remember that if a horse is to be ridden by more than one person, look for a horse that will be suitable for the lowest skilled person.
Next question, is this a child’s horse or an adult’s? The answer will determine a suitable size for you to be comfortable on and build to carry your weight. A horse for both children and adults will need to be small enough for the kids to be comfortable, while tall and strong enough to carry an adult easily.
Now what sort of riding do you want to do? Is this a work horse? A show horse? A serious or fun competition horse? A jumper, barrel racer or endurance ride? Or a trail & leisure horse? Do you want to do dressage? The reason for answering this question is that it will help you focus the temperament, skills and confirmation you require from your horse. And perhaps a suitable breed.
There is no right or wrong breed of horse for a particular genre of horse sports in terms of suitability. It is dependent on the individual animal. Some types of competition are restricted to a particular breed. ie horse racing is restricted to thoroughbreds. There aren’t many of these, but find out beforehand.
Having said that, some breeds TEND to be particularly suitable for particular sports as they have been bred to excel in these. For instance, warmbloods and dressage, quarter horse and barrel racing, arabian and endurance riding. This does not exclude other breeds from excelling. Confirmation (the shape and way a horse is put together) will determine what horse will be good at what activity. A good endurance horse is built differently to a good dressage horse, for instance. There is no need to purchase a purebred or discount one breed over another. Find out what is important in a horse for your chosen discipline and look for a horse with those qualities. This is where your expert friend will help sort a suitable horse from one that just won’t do. If you don’t have a specialised sport in mind, any sound, healthy, quiet, gentle natured, well trained horse will do.
As far as a ‘good’ breed for a beginner goes, there is no right or wrong. The individual temperament of the horse and the training it has received are more important factors than it’s pedigree or papers.
Phil Tragear
http://www.HorseTrainingSuccess.com
All the questions you’ve asked, answered.
About the Author
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I am training my horse to barrel race any tips?
I want to get into barrel racing and me and my horse are green at barral racing. She is 4 and a tennesse walking horse. I want to train her to barral race and any tips for me would help alot to! I am a “advanced beginner” i guess i am not afraid of my horse and i canter alot but only galloped once and over a very short distance. (like 10 yards) I am training her to neck rein and it is coming along good. I am looking for more than the stuff you will find in books. Like for example i am looking for past experinces with training a horse to barral race. (i cant sell my horse to get another one and i am only allowed her)
You need someone in real life to give you tips and lessons. You don’t necessarily need someone to train your horse, but you need someone who can train you and help you to train your horse. But no matter what, go slow. Don’t even attempt to canter the pattern for a while.
I suggest that you practice your basic horsemanship for a while before starting the barrels. In my opinion, you shouldn’t start training for barrels until you can label yourself as “Intermediate.” You need excellant balance and basic skills to be able to do barrels well. Contesting is all reflex, and you need to have the basics very well embedded in your brain, with most of your cues and adjustments being instinctual. My advice would be to just play around with your horse to improve both of your more basic skills and your bond. If you can, get someone to instruct you in horsemanship, and then barrels. I suggest also training for poles when you start training. Poles are very good for balance and use of your weight and neck reining. Yet again, start very slow.
My number one single piece of advice for you once you start training: Look up. When you turn a barrel or pole, do not look down at the obstacle, no matter what. Look to the next barrel/pole. Also, as you look, sit back in the saddle around the turn to get your horse on his haunches. You do not want him on his front end around the turn.
Also, the speediest horse will not win at barrels if they don’t have good turns. The biggest mistake for beginner barrel racers is thinking that they will win if their horse runs fast between the barrels. The turns are what really matter.
Good luck!