Problem with boots? Problem with your calf measure? Try hand made half chaps

Some of our clients sometimes told us about the problem with boots sizing specially with the measure of the calf.
Boots usually measures up to 41 cm in the upper part of it, but this is not a rule. Nowadays is very difficult find factories making this measures. So what happens to those who have a calf measure above 41 cm ?
we have found boots with calf measure up to 43 cm but this is very very to find and of course is not a cheap solution
The easiest solution for them is to use short boots with half chaps for riding.

We would like to introduce hand made Portuguese half chaps, they are our top seller.
They are the best solution and specially if you cant find anithing for riding.
We can made special measures for you, just send us your calf measure and we'll do it for you.

Made in first quality grain leather, available in natural brown leather colour.

Saddle Measurements

When we are looking for a saddle first we need to know is:

Why do I need my saddle for?
There are saddles specially designed for dressage, jumping, endurance, horseball and of course for a general purpose use.
We also need to know if we want an English, Western, Australian, Spanish or Portuguese Saddle or one of the local models as Menorquina saddle specially designed for keep the rider in the saddle when the horse stand in its hind legs.
All of this saddles have different ways to call the measure.

HORSE OR PONY. The first measure refers to the horse size, so we can find saddles for Pony or for Horses:

• Size Pony: Saddles for small horses or pony
• Size Horse: This size is usually suppress if you don't say anything, this is the saddles size supposed

CAPACITY OF THE SEAT. The second measure refers to the capacity of the seat

• English saddles: They are set in inches from 12" to 18". From 12" to 16" usually are for pony saddles and 17", 17.5" and 18" the most used sizes are 17.5" and 18"
• Kieffer saddles: Although this saddles are English saddles are set in his own sizes 0, 1 and 2 and its equivalence approximately is 16", 17" and 18"
• Spanish and Portuguese saddles: This saddles are not set in inches and the measure of the seat deppends of the model you choose. it's about 34-36 cm for Spanish saddles and 32-34 cm for Portuguese saddles. Some models like Riaño Sillero 32 have an smallest seat size, in this case 26 cm.
• Vaquera saddles: This saddle is typical from Spain and it has only two sizes: normal or mixta, diference between them is that mixta has 2 pommels (front and rear) and the capacity of the seat is smaller (36 cm) and in vaquera saddle the capacity is 44 cm.

Equivalence inches and centimeters in Saddle Measurements

12'' - 30,5 cms

13'' - 33 cms

14'' - 35,6 cms

15'' - 38,1 cms

16'' - 40,6 cms

17'' - 43,2 cms

18'' - 45,7 cms

When you order a saddle you can also specify the wide measure of your saddle, usually Normal (33 cm in the front head-38 cmin the back tree), Wide(37-39.5 cm) or Extra-wide(41cm-41cm)

Xpandgirth revolution in horse girth

We want to introduce the new girth designed by Marjomán. Traditional kraftwok and technology together in a new product, a revolution in horse girthing. The most advanced system to fix saddle to your horse.

Xpandgirth is made with a leather basement with flexible joints that let your horse breathe correctly. Several porous layers finish the girth. The outer layer is washable so you can take it out to wash it.

As you can see in the next picture leather is cut, that allows a better adaptability when your horse breathe, reducing pressure over your horse chest. With this new system your saddle is hold firmly to your horse even with two of the elastic strips broken.

Available sizes are Pony 45-55 cm, S 60-65 cm, M 70-85 cm y L 90-95 cm You can order Special measures, just contact us
And you can choose one of this colors Black, Brown or Hazelnut (Light brown)
We can choose different cover layers medicinal sheepskin, sheepskin or Neopren

The final piece of the saddle can be made in V shape to girth saddles with this system

What happen if one of the elastic strips of another piece of the saddle is broken? No problem, send us your Xpandgirth and we'll fix it.

You can buy your Xpandgirth in our web store Saddles4sale in the specific site Xpandgirth

Bridle/Halter Sizes: Full, Cob or Pony

We usually have the choice to choose our size of our horse bridle, when buying a bridle or halter. 
Typical sizes are pony, cob and full, and somepeople don't know what is the most appropiate. 
Obviously the size pony is for very small horses, ponies, or small horse heads. 
Cob size is normal for Spanish and Portuguese horses, which do not ultimately have a big head. However all halters are adjustable through the holes you have.
Full size is very large type for Shire horse with a very big head.
All these indications are approximate as all halters are adjustable. Maybe 2 sizes can fit your horse head, there's not only one posibility. 

If you are in doubt consult your local equestrian dealer, it can help you to choose the best option for your horse.

In our section of bridles in our equestrian shop you can find all you need. 

The halter jaquima or rope type usually come with knots that can be adjusted by tightening or loosening. Such calls are called unpunished.

What are Spanish Chaps and where to buy

Spanish Chaps are like an apron, its main function is to protect the suit. The Spanish Chap is made of leather, and depending on their complexity and quality, the Price is highly variable.

Spanish Chaps are used in Spain by hunters, horse riders and country people.

Aforetime, the shepherds used the spanish chaps to keep them from rainfalls and cold. Now is also used by “Rejoneadores”, spanish “toreros” on horseback.

Spanish chaps can be used by men and women, but is a tradition that women collect their hair if they wear this apron.

You can buy spanish chaps direct from Spain on our website. Click andtake a look. 

Exercises for Horse Riders

We know that most horse riders are a bit lazy about doing exercises or improve their fitness at the gym. Because of that many of them suffer injuries which could be prevented by practising some easy exercises. It’s not necessary the use of machines or complex facilities. If you are a horse rider, I advise you to take care of your health, get fit and maximize your performance when sitting on your horse saddle.

Basic exercises for balance, against stiffness.

ON HORSEBACK

1º Marches abroad

2º Knees uo and down

3º Rotation of the waist on one side and another

4º Lean back, without moving your legs

5º Head, arms and shoulders movements

6º Any movement which don’t scare the horse and help you to stretch your muscles.

AFOOT

If the horse rider isn’t well prepaired in afoot exercises, then he or she will found problems on horseback like:

a)      Horse Rider missconfiguration

b)      Bad flexibility

c)       Closed crotch rider

d)      Stiff hips

e)      Stiffness in general