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Using SmartRide Rx with Competition Thoroughbreds

November 12, 2021 Christine Hery

Hank had only been in Kamerra’s program for a few months, and she credits Tad’s technologies with being able to start making progress with him immediately. She said he started out very nervous about the saddle. “Literally three days after riding him in Tad’s saddle, the dancing around and anxiousness ceased.”

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Can a Saddle Positively Impact your Horse's Stamina?

November 4, 2021 Christine Hery

There's no question in my mind that our Tad Coffin saddles have improved our horses' ability to handle the fitness questions of our sport....Even the vets in the finish area were impressed. And my horses weren't at peak fitness by any stretch, as it was early in the season. It was really fascinating, as the only real difference was my saddle.

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Staying Hydrated While Traveling

October 23, 2021 Christine Hery
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Will Coleman on Using the Thera-Tree

"One of the most amazing benefits about our experience with the Thera-Tree is how it affects our top horses when they are traveling. Wearing the Thera-Tree on their journey not only assists in making the horses more relaxed through the anxious processes of trucking and flying, but the amount our horses drink throughout their journeys is staggering. Staying hydrated is obviously a critical element not just of performance, but of the horses' systemic wellness.

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Will Coleman Equestrian

October 18, 2021 Christine Hery
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This is not a sponsorship post. I’m not sponsored by Tad because Tad doesn’t believe in sponsorships. His only motive is helping horses. I choose to ride in these saddles because of what they offer me and my horses, for how I feel riding in them and for how my horses feel. It has been life changing for us and our program, and I just wanted to give him and his wonderful product due credit for opening new doors to us, and allowing us to become better at what we do.

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Tags SmartRide Rx, horsemanship, equine wellness

My Back to Riding Story

October 17, 2021 Christine Hery

I will never forget the moment when I was almost back to the barn after a relaxing loop in the woods, when I realized I had actually subconsciously relaxed into sitting in the saddle. (SmartRide Rx) My hips had softened and I was sitting deeply and organically around my horse. And it did not hurt. And later that night I had a good sleep and experienced no numbness,

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Could Thera-Tree Help Resolve Anhidrosis in Horses?

August 23, 2021 Christine Hery
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“The more days in a row he wears the Thera-Tree, the better he sweats.” -M.Walker

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Tags equine anhidrosis, anhidrosis, equine wellness

Vet Checks A Breeze with SmartRide Rx

July 15, 2021 Christine Hery
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With Tad’s SmartRide Rx saddles, my horses walk into the vet check at pulse; they are comfortable, their heart rate and respiration are low, they stay incredibly hydrated, and their backs feel good,” she said.

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Tags distance riding, endurance riding, equine wellness

An Alternative Narrative in Treating Kissing Spine

June 4, 2021 Christine Hery
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These are "before and after" x-rays of a horse named Bella with Kissing Spine taken 18 days apart. This horse was 'treated' with our Thera-Tree and ridden in our saddle with Smart Ride Rx technology. Notice the improved spacing between the vertebrae after using the Thera-Tree. NO OTHER THERAPIES, DRUGS OR SUPPLEMENTS WERE GIVEN.

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Tags kissing spine, kissing spine non invasive treatment, equine wellness, SmartRide Rx

Equine Gastric Ulcers

June 2, 2021 Christine Hery
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Dr. Jose Castro conducts a gastric study on Tad Coffin’s horses who have been using Thera-Tree for the last 5 years. Conclusion: “The overall prevalence of non-glandular gastric ulcers in horses using the Thera-Tree® was 40% below the published prevalence.

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Tags equine gastric ulcers, ulcers in horses, gastric ulcer treatment for horses

PODCAST: A third discussion with Retired Racehorse Radio

May 26, 2021 Christine Hery
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PODCAST — Here’s the link to Part 3 of Tad’s series, in which he covers a wealth of general horsemanship gems.

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Listen in as Tad discusses the process of developing his SmartRide Rx Saddle Technology and Bernie Traurig chats about his experiences with it:

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Thera-Tree for wellness: A "Cahir" follow up
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Thera-Tree for wellness: A "Cahir" follow up
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This photo of Cahir is from a few weeks ago at the age of 31 years old, looking as well muscled as a young horse in working fitness. Tad Coffin’s SmartRide Rx Saddle Technology is repeatedly demonstrating overall wellness and is challenging how we look at health and aging for our horses.

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Pago and Butters Thera-Tree Update
Feb 4, 2022
Pago and Butters Thera-Tree Update
Feb 4, 2022

Pago, the 11 yr old OTTB with ulcers... has recently had a clear scoping. He’s been on no further prescription ulcer meds or any anti-anxiety supplements. Thanks to the daily use of the Thera-Tree. Thera-Tree is also having an immediate and significant impact on Butter's case of anhidrosis. "Butters has been sweating like a normal horse ever since he started wearing the Thera-Tree daily last summer.”

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Feb 4, 2022
Good Balance is a Cornerstone of Good Riding
Dec 3, 2021
Good Balance is a Cornerstone of Good Riding
Dec 3, 2021

Understanding what horses need from saddles has been the singular focus of my most intensive investigation for the past 30 years. My conclusion is that, while complicated, it's possible to build a saddle that not only allows, but elicits the natural balancing gestures of horses.

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Dec 3, 2021
Thera-Tree Helps Gelding with Anhidrosis
Nov 23, 2021
Thera-Tree Helps Gelding with Anhidrosis
Nov 23, 2021

Colleen Bein explains how using the Thera-Tree helped her horse overcome Anhidrosis (no sweating syndrome.) When the vets had no solutions, Thera-Tree has allowed her horse to comfortably live in a Southern Florida climate.

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Nov 23, 2021