Jun 23, 2017 | All, Equestrian
By Jochen Schleese, CMS, CSFT, CSE ©2017 Saddlefit 4 Life® All Rights Reserved We’re down to the last tip in the 9 Points Of Saddle Fit: tree width. Tree angle, which we discussed in the last segment, and and tree width work very much together. You can’t have one...
Apr 24, 2017 | Discover Ocala, Equestrian, Showcase Properties of Central Florida
Ocala, Florida is a sun-drenched paradise tailor-made for equestrians. Ocala horse farms boast picturesque rolling pastures, mineral-rich soil, and a warm climate, perfect for year-round training and showing. The area’s dense concentration of equestrians, breeders,...
Apr 18, 2017 | All, Equestrian, Local Resources
By Jochen Schleese, CMS, CSFT, CSE©2017 Saddlefit 4 Life® All Rights Reserved Many of us are familiar with the term “short-backed” to describe a horse, but few of us are aware that even a horse with a back that appears to be of normal length may actually have a very...
Apr 14, 2017 | All, Equestrian
Florida’s thoroughbred industry is huge, but horse racing isn’t the only game in town (or the state). Florida is also home to the thrilling equine sport of polo, and hosts some of the most prestigious polo venues and tournaments in the world....
Oct 7, 2016 | All, Equestrian
By Jochen Schleese, CMS, CSFT, CSE ©2016 Saddlefit 4 Life. All Rights Reserved As we head into fall, it’s time to put our thoughts into ensuring that all of our tack and equipment will work for the upcoming training months, and for the shows we intend to...
Sep 27, 2016 | All, Discover Ocala, Equestrian, Local Resources
It’s no secret that Marion County is a hub of equine industry. Ocala Breeders’ Sales holds Thoroughbred auctions in the winter, spring, and summer; the HITS Winter Circuit is active every December through March, and every day of the year an untold number...
