Issue #2 · April 2026
Your one stop shop for quality used horse tack: buy and consign today!
Hello again from Untamed Horse Tack! Our first newsletter was just the beginning, and we’re so excited to keep this going with you. Each month, we’ll be sharing what’s new in the shop, what’s been keeping us busy behind the scenes, and a few special pieces we think you’ll love. We’re also looking forward to bringing you helpful updates, fun features, and more ways to stay connected with our wonderful horse-loving community.
Meet the Owner: My Riding Journey
In the first edition of the newsletter, I shared why I opened the store. This time, I wanted to share a little more about me — the person behind it all.
Riding has always been a big part of my life, but confidence has never come easily. Riding anxiety has a quiet way of showing up: the what-ifs that take over your thoughts and slowly take the joy out of something you love. Sometimes it comes from a bad experience or a fall. Sometimes it’s about trust — trusting yourself, or trusting your horse.
I started my riding journey later in life and have only been riding for a little over eight years. I began on a lesson horse, and about six months in, with the support of a great coach and friends, I bought my first horse, Ally. Together, we found success in the arena: shows, gymkhanas, obstacle challenges, and weekly lessons.
Trail riding, however, was a different story. Ally fed off my nerves, and I struggled to trust both her and myself outside the arena.
That’s when Elly came into my life: my steady, reliable trail horse. Elly became much more than just a trail partner. We took lessons, attended clinics, went to shows, and competed in obstacle challenges. She always tried her best for me, even when my confidence wavered.
As my goals grew, I made the difficult decision to sell Ally and purchased my Quarter Horse, Jazzy. She was everything I had hoped for. That first summer together was incredible; we did well in lessons and obstacle challenges. Then, unexpectedly, something shifted.
That’s when I realized I was dealing with more than just low confidence. Even without a specific incident, anxiety had taken hold, and horses are incredibly sensitive to that. I wasn’t ready to give up, so I took a step I never imagined I would and worked with a sports psychologist.
Last year, my confidence reached a low point when I froze during a competition, even while riding Elly, my most trusted horse. That moment reminded me how important support truly is.
Today, I’m still on this journey. Jazzy is my heart, and I believe we’ll find our way forward together. Elly is getting older, and the thought of her eventual retirement is always in the back of my mind. She’s been my safe place, my confidence builder, my trusted steed.
Sharing this isn’t about having answers; it’s simply about being honest. And if this story feels familiar, I hope it reminds you that you’re not alone.
This Month’s News
✨ We’ll Be at the Horse Expo in Red Deer ✨
Booth #2612 — come say hi!
April 24th: 9am to 7pm
April 25th: 9am to 6pm
April 26th: 9am to 4:30pm
Due to this, the store will be closed from Thursday, April 23 to Sunday, April 26. We re-open Monday, April 27 at 10am. 24-hour shopping is available on our website: 🌐 untamedhorsetack.com
🐣 Happy Easter
We’re open all Easter long weekend: Friday, April 3rd, 10am to 5pm, and Monday, 10am to 5pm.
Spring is finally peeking through, and we know you and your horses are getting ready to hit the trails and arenas again. To make it easier, we’ll be open all Easter long weekend!
Updated Contact Information
Our in-store contact details have changed:
Phone (text friendly): 780-851-5872
Email: Untamedhorsetack@icloud.com
Business hours
Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday: 10am – 5pm
Wednesday: 11am – 6pm
Saturday: 9am – 3pm
Sunday: Closed
Text messages are welcome! If we don’t answer a call while assisting customers in-store, please send us a text and we’ll respond as soon as we can. Please note: phone calls, texts, and emails are answered during business hours only.
This Month’s New Tack Treasures!
Stud Muffins: Green Apple Coming Soon
Their new Green Apple flavour has officially launched! Family-owned and proudly Canadian, Stud Muffins has been making wholesome, delicious horse treats for almost 30 years. Loved by horses and trusted by riders, they’re treats you can feel good about, every time.
Our website will now feature New Tack Treasures Delivered Weekly — every Thursday!
As a loyal subscriber, you’ll receive an email each Thursday when new items are added. We’ll also do our very best to share as many of these new Tack Treasures as possible on our Facebook page, so be sure to follow along there too!
We’re excited to share that we sold 9 saddles in March!
We also have clients currently looking for mid-priced Western saddles, size 16. If you have one to sell, contact us today — we’d love to hear from you!
🐎 Currently Accepting for Consignment
To help keep our inventory fresh and balanced, here’s what we’re actively looking for right now:
- Used pony tack
- Western headstalls
- Western reins
- Lunge lines
- Lead lines
- Kids’ riding boots (all sizes)
- Rain sheets (all sizes)
- Fly sheets (all sizes)
- Western saddles with a 16” seat in the mid-range price point
🚫 Items We Are Not Accepting at This Time
Due to limited space and current inventory levels, we are not accepting the following items at this time:
- Older saddles
- Clothing and jeans
- All English tack, including breeches
- Stable sheets
- Winter blankets
Our racks are currently full in these categories, but we’ll be sure to update everyone as space opens up.
✨ Community Feature ✨
Melissa Veitch, owner of Stridara Equine Therapy
Stridara Equine Therapy is dedicated to helping animals feel and perform at their very best through professional PEMF (Pulsed Electromagnetic Field) therapy. They offer services for equine athletes, pleasure horses, livestock, and small animals, with convenient mobile treatments that come directly to your barn or acreage.
PEMF works by delivering gentle electromagnetic pulses into the body, stimulating cells and supporting the body’s natural healing processes at a cellular level. This non-invasive therapy can help improve circulation, reduce inflammation, relieve soreness and stiffness, and promote faster recovery from exercise or injury. Many animals visibly relax during sessions, often showing immediate signs of comfort and ease.
PEMF has been used with great results to support a wide range of conditions including muscle tightness, joint stiffness or arthritis, back pain, soft tissue injuries, hoof concerns such as abscesses, and general performance and recovery needs. It is also beneficial for livestock and small animals experiencing mobility issues, injury recovery, or age-related stiffness. At Stridara, every session is tailored to the individual animal, ensuring they receive the care and attention they need to thrive.
Customer Spotlight: Show Off Your Untamed Style!
We want to see you and your horse showing off your new swag purchased from Untamed Horse Tack! Send us your photos and/or videos for a chance to be featured and win a special prize.
📧 How to enter: email your photos or videos to Untamedhorsetack@icloud.com. Be sure to put “Customer Spotlight” in the subject line.
We can’t wait to see your untamed spirit and celebrate our amazing community!
By submitting photos or videos, you agree that all content received may be used on our website and/or social media platforms. If you do not wish for your photo or video to be used publicly, please clearly specify this in your email submission.
Meet Molly, Our Trusted Shop Dog!
When you stop into the shop, Molly will be the friendly face greeting you first. She loves pets, attention, and making every visit feel a little more welcoming.
Closing Notes
Thanks for riding along with our second newsletter!
Hello again from Untamed Horse Tack — what a ride it’s been! Hitting “send” on our second newsletter feels even sweeter now that we’re striding together.
Your support — whether you’re a longtime rider with us, a one-time drop-off pro, an online tack hunter, or just peeking in for the first time — keeps the flow of gear moving and our hearts full.
We’ve loved seeing those March sales take off (9 saddles found new homes!), even through the chilly weather: hearing your consignment stories, watching our horse-loving crew grow stronger, and now heading into prime spring riding season! Every bridle, blanket, and cinch that passes through carries your energy, and it’s that shared passion that fuels our untamed spirit. From the shop chats to the DMs about perfect fits, you’re the wind beneath our wings… er, hooves!
As we keep expanding with fresh arrivals, playful pop-up gear, and more community fun ahead, our promise stays rock solid: top-notch consignment, straight-up service, and a barn-bright welcome for every horse person.
Got questions, saddle swaps, or wild ideas? Swing by, shoot us a message, or reply here — we live for those connections!
A little blast from the past: our 1st shop, 400 sq. ft.
Until next month — keep your spirit untamed.
With heartfelt gratitude,
Melissa
Owner, Untamed Horse Tack
👀 Stay tuned! 🐎 We’ve got new items we’ll be carrying soon! We can’t wait to share these exciting additions with you.