September 2002

Serving Horse Owners Across the State

Product Review 

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Trailer Fixin' and Saddle Fixin'

I have found a wonderful trailer hitching aid that has helped me immensely.  It is called the Magnetic Hitchin’ rods and they are great.  One (bright orange) attaches to the trailer hitch magnetically and the other rod attaches to your truck hitch and you can match them up and hook your trailer in no time.  It only took me 2 tries to get it right and now I know exactly where to look to get a perfect match!  You use your rear view mirror and watch the balls move, then you are hooked up! They are inexpensive, only 19.95 a set. Website.

I couldn’t find any dealers locally for these, but you can buy them online or call them. 

Next is an almost unmatchable item for saddle fitting.  It is called the Equimeasure Kit.  If you are having trouble fitting a saddle, cannot find the right one, or yours is giving your horse saddle sores, this is the thing for you.  This kit can asses your present saddle to see if it fits, help in buying a new saddle or help you evaluate the shape of your horses back…a necessary tool in finding a saddle. 

It works with heat. You place the heated “sheet” on your horses back, let it set to a semi hard state and it gives you a 3 dimensional model of your horses back. 

That enables a saddle fitter or saddle maker to perfectly match your horses back to a saddle, which prevents soreness and many other problems related to saddles, like bucking, not riding in a smooth gait, stumbling and various other issues. 

The cost is 79.95, includes the sheets, an insulation kit, heating tray and complete instructions.  It is very easy to use and essential to saddle fitting.  Website

If you have any questions, they have a number to call.