Scientists have predicted 2017 to be the worst tick season in years. The reason comes from the warm winter we experienced, and the increasing temperatures. Our warm winter allowed the mice population to grow and expand over the U.S.. Mice carry many diseases and with mice come ticks. Common diseases transmitted by ticks Lyme Disease: Affects: Humans, horses, cattle and pets. Anaplasmosis: Affects: Humans, horses, cattle, and pets. Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever: Affects: Humans, dogs (purebreds have severe reactions) Ticks prefer wooded and highly vegetated areas. Some require moisture to survive. Ticks travel up horses legs and like to stay…

Coolhorse, located in Amarillo, Texas, is celebrating its 15th year as a Platinum Coach Horse Trailer Dealership. Although many horse trailer manufactures have approached us to represent their trailer over the years, we have repeatedly and respectfully declined their offers. There are three core reasons that we are so loyal to the Platinum Coach brand: 1. Strength. We just can't find a trailer built stronger, heavier, or cleaner than a Platinum. As Hulan Miller , an owner of Platinum, told us many years ago, "You just can't find an aluminum trailer that has as much aluminum in them as a…

Let's make a deal! Here at Coolhorse, we are currently buying saddles. We are open to all kinds of saddles: team ropers, barrel racers, calf ropers, ranchers, pleasure, and others. We simply ask that you send an e-mail to info@coolhorse.com containing pictures of your saddle, a small description, and your asking price. A representative will then be in touch with you! At Coolhorse, we want to give our customers a great experience whether it be buying, selling, or trading a saddle! We do our best to fit you to a saddle that you LOVE! Are you a calf roper? Team…

The Bit Stages system helps horse owners narrow their focus from Reinsman’s large selection of bits to the right bit for their situation. Reinsman’s Bit Stages approach focuses on the horse and rider in their specific situation, as different events and circumstances call for different bit choices. The bit you use to trail ride in, may not be the best choice for the arena, or for when your junior rodeo star steps up on mom or dad’s horse. Same horse, different situation or rider, different bit. It’s about achieving effective communication and control in each individual situation. The Bit Stages…

Coolhorse is proud to have Susan Pool heading up our Champion's Choice buckle and award division. Rodeo and stock show events are near and dear to her heart, and always have been. Susan was raised in Silverton, Texas, a small country town in the panhandle of Texas. Here she learned the value of hard work through 4-H, showing horses and rodeoing. These lessons were passed down to her sons, Dustin and Dillon. She now has the pleasure of watching Rankin and Ransley, two of the greatest grandkids ever, following in the family footsteps. It won't be long before these two…

With so many ropes to choose from, where do you begin? I can imagine that as a beginner roper the number of ropes available in today's selection could be quite overwhelming. We are often asked to help choose a rope, so we wanted to put together a few basic recommendations. If you have a more specific request the ropers here would love to help you choose a new one, but here are a few ideas to get you started. Small children beginning to rope need a light weight rope that is easy to swing. They can begin developing the muscle…

Looking for a trailer tech job in the Amarillo, Texas area? Or do you know of someone? Our business continues to grow and we are looking for a hard working, knowledgeable trailer technician. Please click this link for details about the job and how to apply: https://www.coolhorse.com/page/trailer-service-technician-wanted

We've all had that horse that is hard to fit with the right pad. If you have that horse, try our CSI pads with its patented Flex-Plate. The Flex-Plate increases the contact area of the bars of your saddle spreading the pressure of the saddle and also the rider's weight over a larger surface area. This in turn reduces or eliminates pinch and pressure points. The pad's 2 1/2" contour provides wither relief and is especially beneficial on horses with high withers and older horses who are hollowed out under their withers. CSI also offers a 30 day Ride it,…