Get to know the Cure Team Ropes from Fastback Ropes, and how you can help children and families while roping. About St. Jude's Children's Research Hospital The title on the St. Jude Children's Research Hospital website does a great job of summing up all they do in four little words.  What it doesn’t tell you is that they do it at no cost to the families.  Unlike most hospitals, St Jude’s is funded almost entirely by donations. The Cure Team Ropes help them help families. “Families never receive a bill from St. Jude for treatment, travel, housing or food—because all a…

Never able to purchase all of your needed leg gear at one time? We want to introduce our newest purchase options online at coolhorse.com! It is our Coolhorse combination packs! These combination packs come in your favorite brands including Classic Equine, Professionals Choice, Icocnoclast and Relentless. These packages are color coordinated and will include front, hind, and/or bell boots. We also have listed combo packs that will include only front or only hind with matching bell boots. Other packs will include front and hind with no bell boots. Other packs include front, hinds, and bell boots. We've heard what you…

It’s that time of year again! The summer is heating up, and we can tell you out here in Texas we are hot, hot, hot! With the heat comes the flies and they’re coming straight for your horses. Luckily at Coolhorse, we have a huge supply of fly control products to keep your horses healthy & happy. Click here to browse our wide selections of fly control products. We pride ourselves on having some of the best products on the market. From Farnam products to any style and brand of fly mask. On of our best selling products is our…

At Coolhorse it is an easy one time process to upload your saddles for sale or trade! We are going to give you the step by step how to guide here, but you’ll also find the LINK at the end of this blog that will take you directly to the upload page where you’ll start the process! Let’s start with a few “need to knows” first....... Fair warning- we've been told that we are a "little picky" on saddles that we buy or we take on trade! We only buy and sell American made, western saddles. We prefer handmade, popular…

Unfortunately, horse tack won't last forever, no matter how well you take care of it. After excessive use, you'll need to replace your horse equipment to keep yourself and your horse safe. Failing to do so could severely injure your horse and put you at risk of certain dangers, such as falling. For beginner riders, understanding when to replace your equipment can be a struggle.  Sometimes, your equipment needs replacing, while at other times, it is merely malfunctioning and needs adjusting. Whether replacing or adjusting is the solution, you should inspect your tack every time you plan to ride to get to…

Training a performance horse is a challenging experience that takes a lot of time, patience, and preparation. One of the biggest challenges when raising and training a performance horse is caring for and preventing injuries. Use these injury prevention tips for horses to make sure your horse stays as healthy as can be.   Warm-Up and Cool Down Techniques  Every time your horse partakes in strenuous activity, you should run them through warm-up and cool-down techniques. Warm-ups give your horse time to loosen their muscles before moving into a challenging workout. With the increased blood circulation from a warmup activity, your horse’s muscles, tendons, and ligaments are better able to stretch and flex, thus reducing the…

As most riders know, tack rooms can quickly become a space for storing anything and everything. A clean tack room will help you find any tack you need instantly, and help keep your tack well-maintained. Use these tips for keeping tack rooms tidy. Use Old Cabinets Old kitchen cabinets are a great asset to add to your tack room. They provide ample storage and protection for loose horse tack supplies and clear some floor space. If you don’t have any old cabinets lying around, post an ad on resale sites for some cheap cabinet options. Otherwise, plastic storage bins are also a…

With any new saddle purchase, you should know the steps to keeping your saddle in great shape. Saddles are significant investments, and with the right amount of care and maintenance, your saddle can last for years. To make sure you get enough bang for your buck, use this ultimate guide for proper saddle care.   Cleaning Your Saddle   Cleaning your saddle is the root of quality saddle care. Here’s all you need to know about cleaning a saddle. Supplies You’ll Need   Along with your purchase of a new saddle, make sure you have all these essential cleaning items to go along with it: …

If your horse is having trouble backing out of their trailer safely, it’s a sign they were never comfortable with the trailer to begin with. Often when training a horse to be comfortable with a trailer, we assume getting them inside means we’ve succeeded.    Just because your horse enters the trailer does not mean they’re comfortable. To ensure your horse feels comfortable enough to back out safely, you’ll likely need to retrain your horse. Here’s how to teach your horse to safely back out of a trailer.   Focus on Your Attitude   Training your horse takes a lot of patience, especially…

There are hundreds of different ropes available for roping on the market. From different lengths and materials to cost and color, picking out the right rope can feel overwhelming to a beginner. To make sure you end up with the right choice, follow these tips for picking the perfect rope for roping. How Does It Feel? As a beginner, you’re going to want a soft rope to work with. A stiffer rope can be more difficult, especially when you’re still learning to perfect your technique. Look for ones on the softer side until you get more comfortable.   Materials can play…