I created Equine Body Shop to sell the Black Forest Treeless Saddles that I use to condition and compete in.

I would finish a conditioning trail ride at one of the trails here locally, and almost without exception someone would come up to me and ask me about the saddle I was riding.  I would usually end up loaning my saddle to whomever, and several times ended up selling my own saddles to someone who needed them..  After that happened a couple of times I figured I had just as well become a distributor so that at least I wouldn't be without my own saddles and I could offer others a variety of types and sizes.

The journey has evolved effortlessly into what has become a whole-horse care lifestyle and business, and I'm glad to share it with you.  I'm not so concerned with selling you something, but I appreciate the opportunity to tell you about my experiences with these products so that you can make some informed decisions about life care for your partner  - the horse.

On the pages of this website you'll find information about Black Forest Treeless Saddles - a saddle that I represent because I believe it is without exception the best value for your money.  You can get very good treeless saddles from other manufacturers - and I'd be representing those saddles if I thought  they would give you a better value for your money, or more importantly - do a better job for our horses.

You'll find the Dr. Cook's Bitless Bridle here as well.  I ride two young, very forward Spanish Arabians, and I ride them in this bridle.  I've found in my journey with my horses that the less "stuff" I have on the horse, the better our relationship.

I've also recently found the Equipedic saddle pad.  It's my recommendation as the best pad for our Black Forest Saddles.

Dynamite nutritional supplements have made a huge difference in my feeding program.  Free-choice chelated vitamins and minerals - available to the horses as they need them have changed my ulcer-prone mare into a horse that literally glows with health.  The topline on my gelding has changed for the better, and my feed bill has been cut dramatically.  I've done an article for a local publication entitled "Sharing the Journey" that explains my feeding program in depth.  You'll find that in the Articles and Links page.

The most dramatic change for me personally has been a complete shift in thinking about hoof care.  After doing the research myself - and it's easy - go to my Links page and start looking at websites - I've come to the place Pete Ramey talks about when he says he doesn't see any instance in where he'd ever nail another shoe onto a horse. 

Please see my Barefoot Trimming page for trimming services.

Our goal is to provide exceptional customer service to you.  Please contact me at any time with your questions, or to order any of our products.  I'm looking forward to visiting with you.

 

But those who hope in the Lord will renew their strength.  They will soar on wings like eagles; they will run and not grow weary, they will walk and not be faint.
Isaiah 40:31