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How is a western saddle made?
Tonight I wanted to see how a western saddle is made. The western saddle is quite different to the English one, as it is custom-made, with a horn at the front for the ropes and several layers of leather, to offer comfortable riding to the western cowboys. This sort of saddle is made to last for many, many years. It’s so complicated, it blows my mind! But, above all, a western saddle is definitely a piece of art, which is worth some extra effort! Here’s a short video which shows how a western saddle is made:
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A leopard’s coat: The Apaloosa
Today I have been exploring the special Appaloosa breed. The Appaloosa is an American horse known for the beautiful, leopard-spotted pattern on its coat.It is considered the most popular stock horse in the United States and is mostly used in western riding riding disciplines. From prehistorical cave artwork in Europe it is assumed that the Appaloosa has lived in the old continent as well. Similar artwork has been found in China. The original, American Appaloosa is claimed to have been bred by the Nez Perce, a native American population who lived in the Pacific Northwest. It is also claimed that the numbers of the original breed dramatically fell as a…