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Tailor made horse products especially for a new horse owner

Friday, August 29th, 2008

There are many different types of horse products such as headcollars/bridles & reins, breast girths & martingles, outdoor rugs, dog rugs, bandages, boots, saddle pads, webbings/girth elastics, indoor rugs, summer/anti sweat sheets, colour harmony, girths, synthetic harness, reflective wraps, and equipment that can be purchased for a number of purposes and uses.

When you decide to go out for your pick, you are bound to face a wide variety of options. That is why it is extremely important to know what you need before hand.

No matter you have a huge budget to spend on these horse products or not, tailor made horse products are easier to order and purchase. There are companies which give you complete freedom to buy tailor made horse products. The only thing which you have to do is to tell them the specifications based on your loved ones size and built.
One of the interesting things to make your horse look beautiful is to have a perfect match of colors of the products you plan to buy for your horse. This is very important as dark colored horse products show elegant contrast on a light colored horse. And opposite in the case if your horse is dark colored. Even the combination of colors available in horse products can be made to your tastes and preferences.

This is where you score well if you buy tailor made horse products. The reason is that a theme is followed when products are arranged for your horse. Make sure that your saddle must be comfortable for you and your horse.

And last but not the least; do remember to read lot of information on horse care. Because you are a new horse owner, it makes sense to have a thorough understanding of your horse.

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Art of Buying Horse Products

Tuesday, August 26th, 2008

Before I planned to buy a horse, I was already equipped with outdoor rugs, indoor rugs, summer/anti sweat sheets, dog rugs, saddle pads, headcollars/bridles & accessories, boots, bandages, girths, breast girths & martingles, synthetic harness, reflective wraps and webbings/girth elastics. I bought all this horse stuff from one of the best retail stores known for world class quality horse products, Iris Overseas. In fact, it the best discount horse supply selection store and one stop horse care products store. Here is something great if you are looking for heavy discounts- Shopping on Iris Overseas mean getting all the horse stuff at the most reasonable prices.

Anyway let me tell you the next step of the ‘Art of Buying Horse Products’. Go for bright colors especially for indoor/outdoor rugs, summer/anti sweat sheets, saddle pads and headcollars/bridles. The reason is simple. It will keep your loved pet energetic and look great all the time. Bright colors also do not look dull even after much use.
One of the most important things which you must have is Ribstop Water Proof Breathable, Foam Filling Fleece and Fur Linin for your horse. It protects your horse’s legs and keeps away the infections and other diseases. Buying saddle pads make sure that they should have foam filling and cotton twill lining to provide cushion to your horse. It also comforts the horses. Same applies to headcollars, bandages synthetic harness and reflective harness. Although, reflective wraps are meant for identifying the horse from a distance, these should also be filled with cotton.

Since summer sheets are going to be bought in summers only, they must also be ply fill padding with polyester lining.

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Horse Boots are equally important

Sunday, August 24th, 2008

Along with saddlery products like saddle pads, horse rugs, saddle girths, horse tack, and blankets, horse boots are equally important for offering a complete horse care. There are different types of Horse Boots available in the market. Some of the types include tendon boots, splint boots, shin boots, event boots, turnout boots and paddock boots. The most common and generally liked among these boots are the PVC Brushing Boots, Tendon Boots, and PVC Fetlock Boots.

Tendon Boots are useful in supporting and protecting the tendon during the ride. Similarly, Splint boots are used to protect the splint bone. The splint ligament surrounds the splint bone. This bone is more prominent in younger horses. It can easily get damaged ad thus needs protection. Shin boots are another type of boot that protects the horse from getting hurt in knuckle, calf and tendon. Trotting horses that generally pull sulkies are protected with shin boots.

Boots are also helpful in protecting the horse’s leg during practicing and actual racing. If you want to loose the horse in pasture, then paddock boots and turnout boots are best to protect the horse from getting banged up. Event boots can be used to protect the horse while it undergoes strong competitions. Tendon boots are known for protecting the horse’s tendons while it takes a 360 degree angle.
Horses’ safety becomes the foremost issue for a rider. Legs of a horse serve as the best asset and it has to be protected. Leg protection becomes Boots should be used to effectively protect the horse.

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Your Horse needs care

Friday, August 22nd, 2008

Equestrian products generally range from saddle pads, saddlery products, horse rugs, saddle girths, horse tack, horse clothing, horse blankets, horse boots, and much more! But all these products become baseless if you don’t know how to properly take care of your horse. The care that your horse need covers a wide range of topics like shelter, food and other required supplies. These supplies are important for your horses’ overall health. These supplies generally range from bridles, crops, brushes, horse shoes, and saddles etc. With a variety of clothing options available in the market, one must know what perfectly suits your horse and its breed.

Bridles are one of the most important horse products to look out for. A horse rider should definitely spend a good amount of time in choosing a perfect bridle for his horse. Horse bridle is a way to get connected to your horse in a special way. One of the most common types of bridle is the Dressage bridle. This bridle is the one that fits over the head of the horse. There are ample of options available for the quality and price ranges for the bridles. The leather used in the bridle should be of good quality. Do not compromise on bad quality leathers as they tend to crack and wear off easily. This generally happens during bad and harsh weather. Always make sure about some points before starting to ride your horse. You should check the reins and make sure that they aren’t easily breakable. Synthetic leather is another good option that comes as lightweight and easy to maintain. It is even better to consult a professional pet-care expert who can help you get the best possible products for your horse.

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THE GAITS OF THE HORSE

Monday, August 18th, 2008

Though Horse Rugs, Blankets, Clothing, Head Collars, Bridles, Reins, Breast Girths, Martingles are equally important, but saddles have always remained the hot favorite among the equestrian products. Get some quality equestrian products for your horse. Make it feel the horse power!  It’s you who know what’s best for your beloved horse.

There are different types of Saddles available in the market. Your horse will be pretty happy with this wide range. Through the ages, saddles have been developed and built in diverse ways. The frame of the saddle is called tree and is made of wood, steel, and sometimes a combination of both. The rigid frame of the saddle comes well padded and covered with leather. It is attached with one or more broad straps called girths. This girth is for a purpose. It passes under the horse’s body and is fastened at the opposite sides. A leather strap is also suspended from the sides of a saddle for a stirrup.

 Saddles are made to be curved on the underside of a horse’s back and on the top side to fit the horse rider’s body. Special care should be taken to fit the saddle properly to the horse so the rider’s weight is balanced and centered on the horse. This weight shouldn’t come on the withers or the spine of the horse.

Flat saddles or English saddles are called flat because they are so gently curved that the rider’s seat appears to be flat. Basically, there are three types of flat saddles – The forward seat or jumping saddle, the modified forward saddle, and the dressage saddle. The forward seat or jumping saddle is known for having flaps that stretch well over the horse’s shoulders. These types of saddles are perfect for open jumping riders. Modified forward saddles have flaps that do not extend far like in jumping saddles. These saddles are suited for ordinary riding, jumping, and hunting. The third type, dressage saddle is known for having a much deeper seat than the other two.

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Saddle pads, head collars, bridles, and reins for my horse

Thursday, August 14th, 2008

I shouldn’t have spent much money on Saddle Pads, Head Collars, Bridles, Reins, Breast Girths and Martingles. I brought every imaginable Equestrian Products for my horse. From Horse Boots, Horse Rugs, Blankets, Indoor / Outdoor Rugs, Anti-Sweat Sheets, and the list goes on! All this win-win enthusiasm of mine had turned out to be a complete fiasco.

I can’t believe my ill luck! Ricky wasn’t joking when he said, “Hey, Mike, if you race that nag once more, he’ll suffer a 7-lb penalty,” or “buddy, you carried overweight. Cut down on the plum man!”

Penalty was explained to me in the beginning of my horse jockey career. It is like this: if a race goes up for those of four-year-olds or more than that, which at the beginning of the season have not won any hurdle race…….and if they have won a hurdle race since the start of the season, they are to carry a 7-lb penalty. This penalty is the extra weight, most of the times flat thin sheets of lead are carried in pockets of the weight cloth that lies over the horse’s back. This weight is put under the number cloth and saddle. Steeplechase racing follow the penalty trend. It is the jockey who actually needs to carry the weight allotted to his horse. You also get weighed before and after a race.

Yes, it is true that I’m not totally ignorant, but sometimes your luck doesn’t click and you seem to forget important points. My race card (the one that shows the horse’s age and how much weight has been carried in the race) shows an F that means fell and a P that means pulled up and didn’t finish. But as they say in Hollywood- “The show must go on!” and I must move on, no matter what.

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Equestrian goods

Wednesday, August 13th, 2008

There are various styles of horse goods that are available in the market and which you can also buy them at irisoverseas.com. You would be amazed to know that wide range of equestrian products that one can buy & use for their horse styling and care right from saddle pads, horse rugs, saddle girths, horse tack, horse clothing to horse boots.

Irisoverseas.com mainly offers Pattern Headcollar, Reflective Headcollar, Nylon Headcollar, Padded Logo, Headcollar, Synthetic Bridle, Pattern Bridle and Equitack Bridles Reins when it comes to head collars & reins. They not only help in making your horse look stylish but also are used for their care & keep up their health as it helps in guiding the horse & keep their head steady.

If we talk of horse breast girths & martingales then they basically act as a connective piece that goes over the horse’s withers and holds it high enough so that it will not interfere with the movement of the horse’s shoulder, it is important especially for fast paced performances. You can buy the various forms of breast girths like Tubular Racing Girths, Breast Plate with Fur, Breast Girth and Jumping Breast Girth from our site.

Next product that enhances a horse look is boots which can also be bought in various designs & pattern such as PVC Brushing Boots, Tail Protector, and Light weight sport Boots, Tendon Boots, PVC Fetlock Boots, Ribstop Water Proof Breathable, and Foam Filling Fleece & Fur Linen. These boots helps in giving support to the horse’s tendons and protect their splint bone. They also give protection to the horse’s legs from outside debris or getting struck by a hind leg. They are considered to be a must especially for the equine athlete. Since, without proper protection & care horses may injure their legs.

These are some of the explanation of the products for huge range of horse care products available at our website (irisoverseas.com). Do watch out this space for more information or simply browse through our website to get a brief preview on the products.

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Western Breast Collars

Monday, August 11th, 2008

He’s of the colors of the nutmeg. And of the heat of the ginger…. he is pure air and fire; and the dull elements of earth and water never appear in him, but only in patient stillness while his rider mounts him; he is indeed a horse, and all other jades you may call beasts.

These were the lines written by the very famous writer William Shakespeare in his book Henry V, wherein he talks about a horse who is full of energy all the time.

When we talk of horse products then you would be surprised to know that market is flooded with many horse products like Outdoor Rugs, Boots, Indoor Rugs, Summer/Anti Sweat Sheets, Color Harmony, Dog Rugs, Saddle Pads, Headcollars/Bridles & Reins, Bandages, Girths, Breast Girths & Martingles, Synthetic Harness, Reflective Wraps, Webbings/Girth Elastics and more. But here in this topic we would be talking about western breast collar which are usually comes in Y-shape and helps prevent the saddle from sliding backwards.

The western breast collar is a strap that is tied in between the front legs and attaches to the cinch, and two straps that attach to the saddle on each side. They are usually come in the form of Breast Girth and Jumping Breast Girth, Breast Plate with without Fur, Martingale Attachment, and Tubular Racing Girths the types provided by us.

The breastcollar may be attached to the riggings or the d-rings on the saddle and generally used in events like barrel racing, roping, and reining since they help in keeping the saddle from sliding and support in case of a cinch fails or if it becomes loose. They are also now being used in big events like parades and used as an attractive element as they also come in beads or colored inlays.

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Another Horse’s Tale

Thursday, August 7th, 2008

I saw Tim bringing in new Saddle Pads, Head Collars, Bridles, Reins, Breast Girths, Martingles and other Equestrian Products. He is such a caring jockey.

I am not yet used to being grown-up. I strive to bring my eyes, mind, and legs into physical coordination. Some days I could gallop down the farm like a trained horse; other days I would crash out on the first bend. Some days I would move in total harmony; other days I would have gawky and tired legs.  My trainer, Tim had a lot of expectations from me. It was yesterday only when I heard him saying this to his friend: “I am quite sure Mickey will turn out to be the star.” I nodded as if he were able to understand what I was thinking.

Sometimes I wish if I could just run away into a fairyland where I don’t have to experience this nail biting before-race feeling. Hey now I can’t keep on watching reverie now. So, with minute body signs I steered Tim to where the horses plodded around the ring, the sun shining on their coats, the smell and sound of them were piercing my senses. The last four days has set up in me such acute sense of probable loss that I wished myself anywhere on earth but on a racecourse.

“What’s the matter Mickey? Don’t worry buddy you gonna win!”

“Nothing”- I said though he didn’t seem to hear.

Setting aside my nerves for the time being, I want to tell you about Tim. He had given me a perfect opening for what I (or rather my mom) have always craved for. Unlike other jockeys, he doesn’t force me to outshine others. He just keeps on bucking me up. He is a nice guy! I often promise myself that a day would come when big money is betted on me. It will make Tim proud of me. Though I don’t wish bad for others, but I would sometimes want to see Hurley (my arch-rival) loose his races.

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Meditating on a Horseback!

Tuesday, August 5th, 2008

Have you ever wondered to get an experience of a truly revolutionary idea of meditation and that too on a horseback? Yes, you have got it right. I am talking about the meditation on a horseback. Indeed it’s a truly unique meditation experience. It’s not about just riding a horse wasting your energies and horse’s precious time. It’s all about experiencing wild nature and vortex energy on horseback.

Actually, the idea is not mine in its entirety. There is a school of thought which validates this point and has come up with this unique form of riding. So don’t put blame on me if it does not work for you. But let me tell you something important here. It worked for me at least and for many people who stepped on the back of the horse with this mission. No, I am not joking!

In fact, horse is one of the most beautiful, powerful and intelligent species bestowed by our mother nature. And of course humans too can not be taken aback on this either. Now, this is something which evokes a special kind of rapport between you and your lovely horse.

You must have noticed one thing that while horse riding, your self confidence and joy of life enhances. And the moment you step back on the earth, you find yourself in an exalted state of being. That is where you can find bliss because of harmony with the nature.

There strikes a connection between your horse and you the moment you start horse riding.

Riding on a horse is truly talking to the nature while galloping through the wild meadows. It is no less than being in communion with the ultimate. There resides peace and harmony while keeping this in mind. It is as if living harmoniously.

Never mind next time you take your loving creature to experience the bliss stored inside you. The secret is that before stepping on a horse, be sure to get rid of all the day to day worries arising out of daily hustle bustle routine and that is where your horse gets relaxed and makes you relaxed. 

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