You wouldn't want to be cold in the winter....so why let your horse be? Coolhorse is ready to brave winter of 2022 with a huge in store & online stock of winter blankets available for purchase today. From all of your favorite brands, we have Tough 1, Horseware, & Classic Equine just to name a few. Durability is key when making an investment in a horse blanket they need to last in storage for 6 months & then work just the same winter after winter. When you buy a winter blanket, you hope that it will last you a few…

The Holidays are here! At Coolhorse, our storefront has been decorated, the lights have been hung & we are prepping all of your Christmas orders. Speaking of Christmas orders, we have a little bit we need to discuss before the day comes that your package leaves Coolhorse. FIRST OFF.....we want to always remind you that when you order something from Coolhorse that is over $100 (most orders, some exclusions will apply) your shipping WILL BE FREE in the lower 48 states! Unfortunately, free shipping does not always mean fast shipping and like the rest of the world, we have had…

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…

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…

Cutting and roping are both Western-style horseback riding sports. They have many similarities on the outside, but their goals and techniques are vastly different. Their saddle types are also very different to accommodate some of these fundamental differences in the two sports.    Differences in the Sports   Understanding the difference between cutting and roping saddles starts with an understanding of each sport. Cutting specifically aims to separate a cow from its herd. In this sport, the rider and horse must work as a team as they anticipate and control the cow’s movements. On the other hand, roping involves taking an animal down.…

If your horse has never been trailered before, your trailer probably looks like a big scary metal box to them. Even some of the most trained professionals have trouble loading their horses sometimes. Regardless of your level of expertise, considering these extra tips to get your horse in a trailer successfully will make your future travel much less stressful. Let Them Be Curious and Comfortable First  If this is your horse’s first time in a trailer, don’t expect to load them right before you need to leave. You should practice many times beforehand and let your horse get comfortable at…