A well-built saddle is meant to last for decades, but only if it’s cared for. Knowing how to clean a leather saddle properly — and how often to do it — is the difference between leather that stays soft and supple for 20 years and leather that starts cracking after five. Whether you’re riding a custom saddle or something that’s … Read More
How to Fit a Saddle to a Horse: A Step-by-Step Guide
A saddle that doesn’t fit isn’t just uncomfortable — it can cause real, lasting problems for a horse’s back, gait, and performance under saddle. Learning how to fit a saddle to a horse properly is one of the most important skills any rider can develop, whether you’re buying your first saddle or trying to figure out why your current one … Read More
Best Team Roping Saddles: What to Look for in 2026
Team roping asks more of a saddle than almost any other rodeo event. You’re not just riding — you’re throwing, dallying, sitting back hard against the weight of a steer, and controlling your horse through the corner, all in a matter of seconds. Finding the best team roping saddles means understanding what those specific demands do to a tree, a … Read More
How to Measure your Seat Size
Tod shows us what a saddle that’s too big, too small, and just right looks like, and what to look for to get the best fit for you. And how to properly measure your own seat.
How We Prepare to Compete
Preparing for competition is tricky. It’s like dating. You can put your best foot forward, put in all the hard work, but you only have control over you. You can’t control how the other person feels, reacts, communicates or behaves. So, think of preparing for rodeo like your dating or married life. You control what you can – your mental … Read More
Rodeo on a Budget
Hi everyone! My name is Jimmie Smith, and I am addicted to saving money. Whew, now that we got that out of the way here is a little bit about me that you should know before we get into the important stuff: I am 22 years old and just graduated from the greatest university in the world. Whoop! I have … Read More
New Year, New Goals: Tips from Tod
“Good is the enemy of great.” – James Collins With over 20 years in the saddle industry and another 20 in the rodeo world as a seven time NFR Tie Down Roper, Tod has seen and experienced alot. With honesty and compassion, Tod gives some of his best tips for achieving big goals. You get out what you put in. … Read More
Fit to Win: Tips for Keeping You and Your Horses Physically & Mentally Fit
1st Edition: Mental Expectations & Saddle Fit Staying in mental and physical shape throughout the winter months can be quite the challenge. It gets easy to let excuses and laziness creep in and the state of the weather outside determine your mood and productivity. Don’t let that happen this winter! Champions are made in the winter! Keeping up withpractice sessions, … Read More