Buckaroo John's Blog — Tack Cleaning

Spring is coming…right? Although the green hills and wildflowers tell me spring is here, my mud caked gelding and frequent (alright, daily) use of my Wellingtons tells me its going to be a bit before I can commit to packing away my slicker for the year. The season of mud is good for two things: groundwork and spring cleaning. Before your ponies get all slicked out and you spend your days in the saddle, take the time to go over your tack and your trailer so you know you’re prepared for riding season.  First, let’s discuss tack. Pull everything out, take...