Yellow City Saddlery

06/09/2025

I really hate scammers/phisher people…

https://malwaretips.com/blogs/facebook-page-deletion-message-warnings/

31/07/2025

I saw this article and immediately thought of my friends over at ProSix whose system was built for building proprioception and strength in horses

When you think about injury prevention, tendon strengthening, joint lubricating, and health supporting interventions for your horses, do you also consider improving their proprioception? Supporting this often-overlooked aspect of function can be a game-changer for our horses.

27/06/2025

This makes absolute sense when you think about balance and the definition of the word. 🧐

16/06/2025

Thank you Kaitlin Grace Brown, Grace Equestrian, and Big 5 Horse Show Association for such a memorable day! Although any day I get to take my Mateo for a spin around the ring is a good day, I had several “a ha! moments” that signify (in my mind) break throughs and continued growth, which truly made the day momentous.

06/03/2025

It’s always a good thing to get the most up to date information!

Did you know that horse dewormer labels are no longer accurate regarding which parasites they effectively treat?

The information on these labels is based on data collected from when the dewormer was first introduced on the market, which is decades ago (the most recent dewormers are from the 1990's while some date back to the 70's)! Unfortunately, since then, a lot of resistance has developed and it is important to use more recent research and science-based recommendations as well as personal f***l egg counts and f***l egg count reduction tests, to determine a deworming schedule that is effective for your horse herd.

I have been working my way through the new AAEP Internal Parasite Control Guidelines put out in 2024 (I encourage everyone to head over to their site and read what they have put together - I will include a link in the comments!) and thought this chart may be helpful in providing more updated guidelines for horse owners in the United States and Canada.

One of the most important things you need to do in order to use this table correctly is know which parasite(s) you are trying to target. While many dewormers have resistance observed to some extent, you will select the most effective dewormer for that given parasite. Other factors to consider are horse age, time of year, and shedding level - which is a whole separate post in and of itself due to the many variables that can influence it!

I am working on some more material to help with deworming and parasite control decisions but I am happy to answer questions! If there is anything specific you would like me to address, let me know in the comments. But as you can see by all the red and yellow in this chart, resistance to dewormers is evolving rapidly so I highly encourage you to begin implementing other parasite control practices, specifically relating to pasture and manure management, to help manage parasites in your herd!

What are you currently doing to manage your equine parasites?

Cheers!
Dr. DeBoer

26/01/2025

Strong and healthy top line = happy horse and rider

A strong topline is one of the most important indicators of a well-conditioned horse. In addition to being aesthetically pleasing and supporting performance, a good topline can protect your working horse from strain and injury.

13/01/2025

Here’s a great visual on where a girth/cinch should sit when properly sized for the horse 🤩

There are so many different opinions out there on where to place your cinch buckle. Many of those opinions have huge followings which leads to a lot of confusion.

This picture is taken from Rod Nikkels articles. This is where I tell people where their buckles should fall. Too low is not ok. 28” or shorter is not a must have. What happens if your horse has a larger circumference? Would you want a buckle in your armpit or on your elbow?

If you want to read more and expand your knowledge on cinch length these are two great reads. They are a little older but talk about anatomy and placement.

https://www.rodnikkel.com/content/saddle-tree-blog-from-shop-and-desk/myth-busting-external-abdominal-vein/

https://www.rodnikkel.com/content/saddle-tree-blog-from-shop-and-desk/cinches-what-more-i-have-learned/index.html

04/01/2025

If the shoe fits….you got a good farrier!!

Pretty true I think. 😁

04/01/2025

Lovely saddle!

09/12/2024

Great visual of what a forehand heavy horse looks like- truly makes it a lot easier to understand

03/12/2024

I want to clarify- As for the allegations made in your post of December 2 whereby Fluffs Saddlery announces that it no longer has representatives in the US, I want to insist that there was no wrongdoing on my part. Only Fluffs Saddlery is at fault as described in this termination letter to include the breech in contract due to delays, and non-receipt of saddles, despite them being PAID IN FULL, no supporting documents being offered when she states the saddles have been sent, and failure to refund monies spent when the above issues were presented to her.

Jessica Firth and FLUFF’s SADDLERY- another message without an answer, another day without a tracking number, another month without the 2 Eco Jump saddles that I paid for in JUNE 2024 and were said to be IN STOCK AND READY TO SHIP !! It’s been over 4 months now and I’ve lost clients who were interested in trying/purchasing these saddles. I paid $1787.50 for these saddles. Yet I have not received them and have not been given any reassurance from you. Adding this to the extreme delay in the delivery of the Eco Dressage (London and Castle models) saddles that I lost other potential clients on due to the length of time (8 months!) it took for those to arrive in MARCH 2024, I am now reluctant to recommend Fluffs and Zaldi saddles to anyone.

I regret things have taken such a turn but I must terminate my representation agreement, effective immediately, with Fluff’s Saddlery due to breach of contract on your part, damage to business and personal reputation due to delays in delivery and/ or lack of delivery. I am reserving all rights and remedies at law and in equity.

I have previously requested a FULL REFUND of the money sent, to which you replied that you have no money to refund my payment with. I am now reiterating my demand dated OCTOBER 16, 2024 for a full refund of $1787.50, payable no later than DECEMBER 9, 2024. Additionally, any costs I incur to obtain this refund will be chargeable to you as well.

Finally, I hereby instruct you to immediately remove my contact information, pictures and any other personally identifiable information related to myself and my business (altogether “personal data”) from your website, your page, Instagram, Tiktok and any social media channel you are using. Please confirm in writing within three (3) business days that all my personal data has been removed and deleted. Failure to do so constitutes a violation of the Spanish data privacy laws and I will not hesitate to pursue this matter with the AEDP. Do not make any mention that would directly or indirectly be detrimental to me and my business.

I am truly sorry that it has come to this, however your lack of actions show your complete disregard for me as a person, a colleague, and a business.

I will also post this on your personal, and the Fluff’s Saddlery, page, my personal, and business, page, and will be sending it to the only email address that I have for you: [email protected]. A registered letter will be sent to the address on the invoice.

28/11/2024

Today I am thankful for you. Thank you for your support. Happy Thanksgiving from Yellow City Saddlery