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If you're a roper and looking for the best pad for your rope horse, take a look at our top-selling saddle pads for team ropers, breakaway ropers, and tie-down ropers!Read now -
NRS' Best-Selling Barrel Pads
Read nowIn 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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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.Read now -
7 Roping Tips for Beginner Ropers
Read nowDo 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?
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.Read now -
Summer Solutions for Horse Owners
Read nowEvery 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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Understanding the Importance of an Equine Nebulizer
Read nowAll 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?
Read nowWith 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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A Step-by-Step Guide on How to Clean your Tack
Read nowIn 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...