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July Product Review
I normally don’t write about breeches as I wear yoga pants
riding! The easier to take care of the better! But I tried
on a pair of the Ariat breeches on a friend’s recommendation
and absolutely loved them. They are so comfortable, they
stretch 4 ways to fit, wick away moisture, the waist fits like
a glove (side zipper), the calves alleviate pressure and the
elastic at the ankle fits, not tight at all. The best part
is, they are washable! I never thought I would like breeches,
but they changed my mind. The ones I tried are the Pro
Circuit style. Another thing, is that these don’t seem to
stain. We swim in the pond with the horses and even pond scum
didn’t stain them!
I have found another saddle pad that seems to work well with
treeless saddles. I use it with my bareback pad and it seems
to distribute the weight very well. It is a Jacobsen
Therapeutic pad. It is made from a top quality visco-elastic
foam that has open pores that allow it to breathe. It is
temperature sensitive so body heat makes the foam super
elastic enabling it to mold itself to the contours of the
horses back. The weight is then well distributed and reduces
the risk of well know pressure issues with most saddles. It
is washable which makes cleaning so easy!
 Since this is
fly season, I assume everyone has the same problem. I use
the fly nematodes to keep flies away from the barn and they
work miracles, but don’t help at all in the pasture, so I
tried the leg protectors. The Kensington leg protectors work
the best, they stay up longer and seem to keep the horses from
stomping to get flies off their legs. Keeps shoes on longer
and saves leg problems. They close with Velcro and are one of
the few boots that have plastic stays on them to keep them
from falling down. The less expensive ones don’t have the
plastic stays and they do fall down, lessening the protected
area and sometimes falling off.
Last,
is the coolest pommel bag I have found yet. It has
plenty of room, 2 large side pockets, each with a separate
outside zipper pocket, a huge middle zippered pocket and 2
water bottle holders. It has room enough for everything I
carry on an all day ride. My saw, first aid kit, clippers,
food, carrots and even extra halter/rope fits in it. It is
the new Stowaway pommel bag. There is also a cantle bag for
those who like rear storage. These can be purchased online at
www.sportack.com.
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