Silver Wind Farm

11/30/2024

Come students to our annual pony ride opportunity for a very special cause
Thursday December 5th. Spend all day volunteering for a very good cause.

12/20/2023

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12/18/2023

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Dennis Moreland Tack wants to know – What’s your opinion on wrinkles? Do you prefer adjusting your bridle to get 1, 2 or more wrinkles at the corners of your horse’s mouth (B or C) or do you prefer no wrinkles (A) from the bit?

According to world renowned horseman Jack Brainard in his book, "If I Were To Train A Horse," “Nearly all horsemen, almost through generations of their ancestry, will tell you that you need a little wrinkle on the corners of the horse’s mouth. Some even tell you the horse should smile a little. Nothing could be farther from the truth. A wrinkle in the corner of the horse’s mouth feels no better to him than it would to his rider. Make sure when you adjust your bit, especially the snaffle, there is no wrinkle.”

As Jack Brainard says, you should become adept at bridling your horse and getting proper bit adjustment; “nothing is more important to the horse than this…you will experiment and constantly adjust watching your horse’s reaction to each new change you make in the length of the bridle cheeks. He will soon tell you where it’s most comfortable. Most often, properly adjusted bridles will solve lots of bit problems.”

On the majority of horses the bridle cheeks should be adjusted so the bits mouthpiece causes no wrinkles in the corners of the mouth but is sitting at the corners without hanging below them. It will then be at the bars where there are no teeth. It’s important when you are making adjustments in your headstall to have the ability to take it up or let it out in very small increments, never more than ¾ inch at a time. The adjustment holes in Dennis Moreland Tack cheek pieces are 5/8 inch so you can get a perfect fit. The top quality leather will prevent the holes from stretching with use so the adjustment will remain where you set it.

Always remember that if your bridle is adjusted properly and the bit fits your horse properly but your horse is uncomfortable (chews the bit, opens mouth, tosses head etc.) that it’s a very good idea to have a veterinarian check him for dental issues.

Visit Dennis Moreland Tack to see our selection of handmade bits, headstalls and bridles: www.dmtack.com or call 817-312-5305.
We’re a full-line handmade tack manufacturer and we’re here to help you.

12/11/2023

Dont forget kids, this Saturday.

12/08/2023

We had a great time on the 7th giving pony rides at the Central Florida Autistic and Handicapped Holiday Party. The students we brought out to help did a really great job. They love helping the children and are very attentive to the ponies they are leading.

11/09/2023

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11/06/2023

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10/31/2023

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We've shared a visual of what horse versus human vision looks like, and here's another one with a little different perspective.

(Yes, people's neck's move and people have peripheral vision, and horses have a blind spot directly in front of their nose - this is just a visual someone created to show basically what that field of vision looks like as a person and horse is looking forward, giving a general idea of the huge difference in fields of vision in horse versus human)

08/21/2023

Thanks to Ashley we have a behind the scenes look at the photo shoot we had out at Silver Wind Farm on Sunday.

05/23/2023

Oh, the joy of being young and doing what you enjoy.

05/22/2023

So proud of the team this weekend. 5 girls showed and all came home with champion or reserve champion in their classes. So very happy for them.

05/16/2023

The face of pure joy when told they can take a favorite pony to show. These kids help to keep me young. Love them to pieces.

03/08/2023

03/08/2023

03/06/2023

In Case YOU Were Wondering 🤩

02/07/2023

Duct tape, always good when your sole is separating from your shoe.