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		<title>Mini Horses Make Big Contributions</title>
		<description><![CDATA[One of the most adorable things I&#8217;ve ever seen in all my years of being around horses is the picture of a teeny tiny horse curled up in a human&#8217;s lap. I was familiar with ponies and their unique appearance, but had never seen Miniature Horses &#8211; that look just like a big horse except [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.saddlesandbridles.com/blog/2009/01/mini-horses-make-big-contributions/</link>
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		<title>English &amp; Western Saddle Parts and Measurements</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Here are all the important bits to English and Western saddles. There are many similarities, and some important differences. New English saddles usually don&#8217;t include the girths, stirrup leathers or stirrup irons. These are sold separately. New Western saddles always include stirrups and cinches, but sometimes you may want to buy a better cinch.
When buying [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.saddlesandbridles.com/blog/2008/12/saddle-parts-and-measurements/</link>
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		<title>Western Saddle Buying: Top 7 Buying Mistakes</title>
		<description><![CDATA[By Beth Stefani
Buying the wrong western saddle is a very common occurrence in the western riding world. It&#8217;s also a very expensive learning experience. You can skip this painful lesson by avoiding the top seven western saddle buying mistakes.

Buying Pretty. While we&#8217;d all like a nice looking saddle, letting looks drive your buying decision is [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.saddlesandbridles.com/blog/2008/11/top-7-saddle-buying-mistakes/</link>
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		<title>Western Saddles: 7 Inspection Tips For Buying Used</title>
		<description><![CDATA[This is a very useful article regardless of whether you&#8217;re buying an English or Western used saddle! &#8211;Ed.
By Beth Stefani
When you&#8217;re looking for a quality western saddle, a used saddle can be a smart choice. The best saddles will last a lifetime with proper care. So, like luxury cars, a quality used saddle can be [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.saddlesandbridles.com/blog/2008/11/western-saddles-7-inspection-tips-for-buying-used/</link>
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		<title>Clicker Training Your Horse</title>
		<description><![CDATA[I&#8217;ve long been a fan of clicker training with my dogs, and I just found this resource for those who want to use the same positive reinforcement or clicker training techniques with their horses. Check out Clicker Training Horses  which will taken you to Karen Pryor&#8217;s site. You can never have too many tools [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.saddlesandbridles.com/blog/2008/10/clicker-training-your-horse/</link>
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		<title>Emergencies and Your Horse &#8211; What to do</title>
		<description><![CDATA[I found this while browsing and thought with all of the disasters that have hit us in recent years, we need information on how to safeguard our precious horses and other animals. Please take the time to read it. It could save your four-legged kids&#8217; lives.
WHAT DO I DO WITH MY HORSE IN FIRE, FLOOD, [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.saddlesandbridles.com/blog/2008/08/emergencies-and-your-horse/</link>
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		<title>Fitting the Right English Saddle</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Dr. Joyce Harman, veterinarian and renowned saddle-fitting expert, shows how a horse will indeed perform better and remain sounder longer when his saddle accommodates his conformation. This DVD show you clearly how to make sure that your English saddle is properly fitted to your horse and you, which is the key to successful and comfortable [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.saddlesandbridles.com/blog/2008/07/fitting-the-right-english-saddle/</link>
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		<title>Fitting the Right Western Saddle &#8211; Must Read</title>
		<description><![CDATA[A saddle is much more than just a hunk of leather that you strap to a horse and sit on. There are many factors that play into correctly fitting a Western saddle to you and your horse. To ensure the best fitting Western saddle for both of you, check out these books written by Joyce [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.saddlesandbridles.com/blog/2008/07/fitting-the-right-western-saddle-must-read/</link>
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		<title>Getting The Right Saddle For Your Horse</title>
		<description><![CDATA[By: Dennis Conner 
Ensuring that you select the right saddle for your horse is vital. It not only affects the position in which the rider will sit, and therefore can be beneficial in preventing back ache or muscle pain, but it also affects the horse. No responsible horse owner would want their steed to be [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.saddlesandbridles.com/blog/2008/02/getting-the-right-saddle-for-your-horse/</link>
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		<title>Saving Money on Used Horse Tack</title>
		<description><![CDATA[We have selected quite a few of the top name brand saddles to feature here in our store. You will save a lot of money by buying gently used high quality saddles and bridles. 
Keep in mind, though, that good quality draws the money, and you must be realistic about what you can expect to [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.saddlesandbridles.com/blog/2008/01/saving-money-on-used-horse-tack/</link>
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