The Lakota Ride and ThinLine work to create a unified community of horsemen

The 400 mile Lakota Ride Horse Riding Trail, July 2018, is an invitation by The Lakota People to the entire equestrian community.  This ride,  from Denver and onto the Pine Ridge Reservation, is designed to bring the Lakota People and others together to encourage healing and understanding between the Lakota Nation and those who do … Read more

ThinLine Horse Products Expand into Europe with ThinLineGlobal.eu

ThinLine is proud to announce the launch of a new partnership, ThinLineGlobal.eu.With this partnership, ThinLine, along with Laurens Vandelanotte, a member of the Society of Master Saddlers and an MSFC Qualified Saddle Fitter, is looking to better serve equestrians in and around Europe by having a base of operations closer to European equestrians. “ThinLine is loved … Read more

Flocked Saddles and the Thinline Trifecta – A Perfect Match

Authored by Fred Taht, Veritas Saddles. The Flocking. As a saddle fitter, one of the most common scenarios I encounter are flocked saddles which have compressed faster in the front, especially new or recently flocked saddles. In most saddles, the stirrup bars are attached to the tree points, see the image. This focuses the rider’s … Read more

Western Saddle Pads, It’s about the ThinLine, not the textiles.

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  We frequently receive questions regarding which ThinLine Western pad is the best. Every ThinLine Saddle Pad comes with this amazing material. You simply choose the style of pad you like and the size to fit your saddle.  The textile the ThinLine is sewn onto differs to accommodate lifestyle and saddle shape. Every single ThinLine … Read more

Horseback Riding Safety Tips: Preventing hidden spine concussion.

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ThinLine is creating products that promote healthy backs for horses and riders. When we think of horseback rider injuries, we typically think of a fall or some other traumatic event. What we often don’t think about is the concussive damage that riding can produce to the rider’s spine. While, you’ll see hundreds of products, from … Read more

El montador de sillas Terry Peiper habla sobre los caballos escolares, la doma occidental y la comodidad del jinete

Terry Peiper de Fit Right Saddle Solutions en Carlisle PA. Las almohadillas de sillín ThinLine me fueron presentadas por primera vez en 2010 cuando le pedí a Susan Harris, una instructora de equitación de Anatomy in Motion, que me aconsejara sobre cómo podíamos evitar que nuestros caballos de clase se amargaran. Sin dudarlo, ella respondió: … Read more

Saddle Fitter Terry Peiper on School Horses, Western Dressage and Rider Comfort

Terry Peiper of Fit Right Saddle Solutions in Carlisle PA. ThinLine saddle pads were first introduced to me in 2010 when I asked Susan Harris, an Anatomy in Motion Riding Instructor, for her advice on how we could prevent our lesson horses from becoming sour.  Without hesitation, she answered, “Great saddle pads that absorb the … Read more

Kissing Spine In Horses: Therapeutic Saddle Pads Can Head Off Vet Bills

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Often overlooked, under-treated and misunderstood. Kissing Spine in horses is frequently associated with bad behavior. Here at ThinLine, we are committed to making life better and happier for horses. After several years of working with veterinarians, trainers, and owners we have consolidated information on Kissing Spine in horses and put together a plan of action … Read more