Let’s enter the world of custom-fitted flex panel saddles pads, updated for 2022. We all want the best for our horses, yet we know that finding the right fitting saddle isn’t as easy as snapping our fingers. And, often we have a saddle that used to fit right or fit another horse, or we just […]
1986 Wesco Highliners | Resole by Botines San Juan
Today I share a story about my old Wesco Highliner boots, the resole job done in San Juan del Rio, MX, as well as an interview and profile of the man who did the fine work, Ponce Moreno Cayetano.
WEEK 22 | Mexico a Caballo
“But what is liberty without wisdom, and without virtue? It is the greatest of all possible evils; for it is folly, vice, and madness, without tuition or restraint”. Edmund Burke.
WEEK 22 | Mexico a Caballo.
Ivan Chavez | Profile and Interview | DAY 128
Ivan Chavez is a horse lover as well a materials specialist. He lives in Mexico City.
Ivan is a man of knowledge and skill and he was a great help to our long ride. Thank you Ivan.
Above is an audio file of my interview with him. You can download the file and share it with your friends!
La Terraza HM | Profile and Interview
Jessica Mata is an Escaramuza who began designing clothing in 2011, when finishing her university degree. She is based out of Apizaco, Tlaxcala, Mexico. She makes custom outfits for Escaramuzas, Charros, and Mariachis.
WEEK 16 | 5001: Mexico a Caballo
“Always be yourself, express yourself, have faith in yourself, do not go out and look for a successful personality and duplicate it.” Bruce Lee. WEEK 16 | 5001: Mexico a Caballo.
Easyboot Originals are my FAVOURITE
I’ve ridden over 5000 miles /8000 kms in the last 2 years with my trusty Morgan mare Roxy, mostly on pavement and hard ground, mostly very far away from home.
I know what I like and what I need.
5001 : Mexico a Caballo | SPONSORS
We are honoured to have these companies, organizations and individuals support us with their products, services and donations. THANK YOU SO MUCH! 5001: Mexico a Caballo is a success because of it’s support team!
Chasing Green Grass
We’ve been doing some short intense rides and we’ve improved her diet since February. We had some poor feed in January and February, but we got a better source of hay in March. We also started adding soy into the Omelina 300 feed. The changes have made a great difference.
We LOVE Our Myler Combination Bit
I really like my combo bit from Myler. After talking with Dale Myler in July 2017, I made the plunge and bought the best. Although it looks complicated and harsh, it’s actually very easy on Roxy. Before our trip, all the Roxs wanted to do was RUN… Bitless was out of the question, snaffle didn’t work, […]