The Horse In Sport | Official Saddler to the World's Greatest Horses...Yours!

Store Policies

STORE HOURS: To accomodate our clients we are now open Monday thru Friday-10:00 am to 5:30 pm and Saturday-10:00am to 4:00pm. If you are running late,just call,we will wait for you-we know what it is like to try to get everything done when you "come to town"! Sundays and special hours available by appointment. If you are traveling thru Grand Junction after hours and have an emergency need(we know the area and can direct you to Vets,Farriers and Stabling as well as open the store)-please call 970-210-6117 or 970-210-0626. We are usually only 10 min. away from the store. We travel with our horses and know things happen!

Tack repair is available as well as custom leather work. Does your horse need a full size for some bridle pieces and cob or oversize for others? (we ladies know what that is like for swim wear!) I can modify existing tack, make new pieces or an entire bridle. After market in January, the "bling" and exotic leathers will arrive! More details to follow..... Call Tiger for details.

Blanket/sheet repair is available including replacements of bindings,straps and tears. All items must be clean.

When the "expansion" is complete,we will have two new additions. A Racing department and a Rodeo department will become part of our store. More details will follow.

TRY BEFORE YOU BUY SADDLE PROGRAM

We feel the best way for you to know if a saddle is right for you and your horse is to ride in it. We have "demo" models of most of the saddles we carry. If the saddle is determined to be an adequate fit for your horse,it may be taken out for 5 days with in a local area and 2 weeks(shipping time included) for out of the local area. You must leave a credit card number with us and fill out a trial form. You wil be responsible for shipping both ways(to you and return).

Ride in the saddle with your normal leathers and girth(or cinch).You do not have to wrap your irons(or stirrups),but we do request that you take proper care of the saddle while it is in your possesion.Return the saddle at the end of the trial period in the same box and packing that it arrived in.NOTE: Insure for full value.(Please do not make us "squirrely-"no packing peanuts!)

A saddle fitting will determine the correct size for both you and your horse. Custom saddles(Black Country,R.W. Bowman for example)or any saddle modified to your specifications are non returnable for any reason(all saddles are checked before release to you).In stock saddles may only be returned within a 7 day period. THERE CAN BE NO SIGNS OF WEAR OR USE,ALL TAGS MUST BE INCLUDED.

Other Store Policies

Purchases(excluding undergarments) may be returned within 7 days for a full refund. All original tags and packaging must accompany item as well as your reciept. ITEMS MUST NOT SHOW ANY USE OR WEAR. After 7 days and up to 2 weeks from date of purchase,a store credit will be issued. No refunds after 2 weeks.(During the Christmas season these times are extended).Special or custom orders must be paid for in advance and are non refundable.There is a $30.00 fee for returned checks.

Consignment Items

Consignment items are accepted upon approval. The Horse In Sport is only a brokerage for such items and makes no warranty expressed or implied on any item. We reserve the right to reject items that we feel will not sell .Please ask to see our consignment form for details. Appointments for consultation are strongly advised.

Pricing

We will always offer our products at the best possible pricing. All prices are subject to change without notice. Please call or email for current prices on items of interest.

P.U.P.
Pup stands for: Pick Up Pad!!! Make sure you pull your pad up into the gullet of your saddle before doing up the girth or cinch. This will prevent pressure and rubbing on the very sensitive area over the withers. Your horse will thank you!
Braiding-when it's all done!
When it is time to take out all those lovely braids-wet the mane throughly first. the braids will just fall out once you cut your yarn or bands
Shiny Boots
Keep a pair of old Knee highs or the legs of a pair of panty hose(This probably works better for the Ladies than the Guys!)in your boot kit. They will polish your boots to a high shine in between classes.It worked for me in Army!
Just a Bit-
If your horse is hard to bridle-try wrapping the bit in a fruit wrap/roll(available in the snack isle at the gorcery store). While he is licking the fruit,you can try slipping the bit in his mouth.
Dancing Stirrups
If your iron "dance" all over your saddle when you longe-try using a "buck strap" with snaps to hold them still.When you are finished longing you can reclip to the dees-it just may come in handy when mounted also!
Clipping tips
Oh yes, everyones favorite! body clipping! It doesn't have to be like root canal without Novacaine! Get your horse as clean as possible before(nothing dulls blades like dirt and grit)Have several sets of blades available. The moment the blade gets to warm to touch the back of your bare wrist-change blades. Dunk the used set in kerosene to cool and lubricate.By changing blades frequently you: don't tick off your horse with hot blades on his skin,can keep going as the blades won't pull and keep your "tracks" to a minimum. When finished take several buckeet s of warm water mixed with mineral oil or other skin softening oil and sponge him all over. you will not believe the little hairs that are still on him! Scrape and towel dry. Shiny,shiny horse!