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    August 23, 2024 Morgan Clark

    The Rise in Popularity of the Pink Cowboy Hat

    Howdy, y’all! As the e-commerce manager for NRSworld.com, I've had the unique opportunity to keep a close eye on emerging trends in both western fashion and in Google search analytics. Recently, one particular item caught my attention—pink cowboy hats. Intrigued...

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  • NRS' Best-Selling Barrel Pads
    August 5, 2024 Brian McNamee

    NRS' Best-Selling Barrel Pads

    In an event where hundredths of a second can mean the difference between winning a check or falling in the cracks, your horse’s mobility and comfort, combined with keeping your saddle in place through the turns and accelerations is of...

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  • NRSworld Saddle Pads
    August 2, 2024 Brian McNamee

    Should You Ride With a Saddle Pad vs. Saddle Blanket?

    Do you ride your horse with a saddle pad, a saddle blanket, or a saddle pad and a blanket? As we dive into the difference between saddle pads and blankets, we can help you decide on the best saddle pad for you from NRS’ collection of saddle pads for sale. Depending on your horse, your discipline, and your preferences, it might be a single pad or a combination of a pad and a blanket. Understanding the difference between a saddle pad and a saddle blanket and their different functions is the first step when choosing the best saddle pad for you and your horse.
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  • 7 Roping Tips for Beginner Ropers
    July 31, 2024 Brian McNamee

    7 Roping Tips for Beginner Ropers

    Do you want to learn how to get better at roping? Read our guide for tips on how to improve your roping skills by practicing roping dummies and mechanical roping sleds, improving horsemanship, and the importance of fresh ropes.

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  • What Is a Snaffle Bit?
    July 26, 2024 Brian McNamee

    What Is a Snaffle Bit?

    What is a snaffle bit? Learn the basics of a snaffle bit, how to fit it to your horse and how to rig it so you can use one to effectively communicate with your horse. 
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  • Summer Solutions for Horse Owners
    July 22, 2024 Ali Fowler

    Summer Solutions for Horse Owners

    Every horse owner knows it's important to practice proper horse care all year long. When the summer months hit, it's crucial to understand how to take care of a horse in the heat. Our experts have come up with helpful NRS...

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  • How to Introduce Dogs & Horses to Each Other
    July 15, 2024 National Roper Supply

    How to Introduce Dogs & Horses to Each Other

    Introducing horses to dogs the correct way is essential to creating a good relationship between your animals. Learn how to bring dogs and horses together calmly with help from a professional dog trainer. Know what body language to look for and get tips for successfully bringing horses and dogs together from NRS. 

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  • Horse Leg Protection
    July 8, 2024 Brian McNamee

    Horse Leg Protection

    The right horses' boots depend on what tasks the horse is performing. Learn about some of the most common boots for horses at NRS, your go-to source for hoof boots and other horse supplies.

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  • Fresh ropes
    May 30, 2024 Brian McNamee

    Why Should You Use Fresh Ropes?

    As I sit down to write this blog, it’s 86 degrees in Decatur, Texas, 59 at Casper Hammerstrom’s house in South Dakota, 71 at Ketch Kelton’s in Arizona, and 93 at Annslee Gose’s in Florida. Looking at the variation in...

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  • Understanding the Importance of an Equine Nebulizer
    April 30, 2024 Meghan Stevens

    Understanding the Importance of an Equine Nebulizer

    All across the world “horses of all disciplines, breeds and ages are challenged and limited by equine respiratory problems including but not limited to RAO, IAD & EIPH.” Recurrent Airway Obstruction, Inflammatory Airway Disease and Induced Pulmonary Hemorrhage, lung bleeding,...

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  • How Big Should My Roping Arena Be?
    March 30, 2024 Brian McNamee

    How Big Should My Roping Arena Be?

    With more people becoming involved in the sport of team roping each year, more and more roping arenas are being built for them to practice. Because of this, one of the most common questions we get at NRS is “How...

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  • Cleaning Leather Horse Tack with Leather Cleaner
    March 18, 2024 Meghan Stevens

    A Step-by-Step Guide on How to Clean your Tack

    In the equestrian world, tack is more than just a collection of equipment – it represents a rich heritage of horsemanship. As riders, we invest countless hours in the saddle perfecting our skills and disciplines and yet, amidst our quest...

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  • NRSWorld Ranch Rope Tucker Brown RA Brown Ranch
    March 4, 2024 Brian McNamee

    Choosing the Best Ranch Rope For You

    There are many styles of ranch ropes made of all sorts of materials. This guide from NRS will discuss the best ranch ropes and help you choose the right ropes for your needs.
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  • Shaping a straw cowboy hat with steam
    March 4, 2024 Katy Rydzik

    Top Straw Cowboy Hats here at NRS!

    Every straw hat goes through a very similar process as they all start out in the hands of highly skilled weavers. Any straw body can take up to three days to complete depending on the complexity of the weave. Once...

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  • What Are The Parts Of Your Rope
    March 1, 2024 Brian McNamee

    What Are The Parts Of Your Rope

    What’s up, everybody? Today, we’re going to talk about something that sometimes gets overlooked when talking to beginner ropers, and that is breaking down the parts of your rope. It doesn’t matter if you’re team roping, roping calves or ranch...

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  • NRSworld - Freshest Team Ropes Available
    February 26, 2024 Brian McNamee

    The Best Team Ropes for Beginners

    Whether you're a beginner team roper or a top professional, there are some rope qualities that are going to be important no matter your skill level. This blog addresses those qualities and which ropes possess the best combination of qualities for beginner ropers to be successful.
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  • The Best Calf Ropes for Beginners
    February 26, 2024 Brian McNamee

    The Best Calf Ropes for Beginners

    No matter if you're new to the sports of tie-down and breakaway roping or seasoned PRCA and WPRA professional ropers, NRS has the best calf ropes for sale. With our guide to calf ropes, you can choose the right breakaway or tie-down roping rope for you to fit your style of roping and skill level.
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  • The Top 5 Blessing Bits at NRS
    February 24, 2024 Brian McNamee

    The Top 5 Blessing Bits at NRS

    Blessing Bits, exclusively found at NRS, were designed by horseman, Tommy Blessing, with input from some of the greatest performance horse trainers across multiple disciplines. Each mouthpiece, shank, and purchase combination fulfills a specific need to help you effectively communicate...

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  • Feeding Horse Treats
    February 21, 2024 Meghan Stevens

    Horse Treats : A Guide to Rewarding Your Horse

    As horse owners and enthusiasts, we understand the joy and satisfaction that comes from nurturing a strong bond with our equine companions. Feeding treats to your horse can be a powerful tool to reinforce positive behavior, foster trust, and enhance...

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  • Vitalize Horse Supplements
    February 20, 2024 Meghan Stevens

    All About Vitalize Horse Supplements

    Today we're spotlighting one of our favorite product lines here at NRSworld.com, Vitalize horse supplements by BioZyme. For over 60 years, BioZyme has served the agricultural industry as an innovator in fermentation and animal health. Founded in 1951 by Larry Ehlert,...

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  • Hackamore
    February 18, 2024 Meghan Stevens

    The Essential Guide for Using a Hackamore

    What's a hackamore? And should you be using one instead of a bit? In this guide, we'll explain the types of hackamores, fitting a hackamore to your horse and how to use a hackamore for the best results.
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