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Why you should never wash your jeans

Laundry is inevitable, but thankfully there are people like Levi’s CEO and President Chip Bergh who want to make our lives a little easier. According to him, you should never wash a pair of jeans. Ever. While this may prompt noises of disgust from those are less-then-enamoured by the idea of walking around in dirty clothes, Mr Bergh explained that he "spot cleans" any stains with a toothbrush.

10 Different Types of Horse Riding Saddles

Here's a list, photo, and description of all the different types of horse riding saddles associated with English and Western riding that you'll find.

Your Next Step Podiatry

Make an appointment with one of our doctors for an evaluation to see if you qualify for a pair of shoes.

This Is Why You Absolutely Need To Stop Wearing Shoes In Your House

I always wondered why so many cultures around the world (except for America) left shoes off at or outside the door. Now I know why! You shouldn't wear shoes in your home for several reasons.

10 Things Every Man Should Know About Wearing a Suit

Five ways to boost your fitness for horse riding

Five ways to become a fitter, better balanced and more effective horse rider, with advice from performance coach, Jon Pitts. 

Are You Sure You Know What Western Wear Means?

What is western? Today western wear is more than 10-gallon hats, cowboy boots and big ol' belt buckle. From the ranch to the runway, western wears anywhere.

Beyond the Ranch: Western Wear Anywhere

Western wear is everywhere! Cowboy fashion is no longer part of the past. From movies, TV shows, chic celebrities, all the way to fun-loving fashionistas around the globe, western wear is big on fashion. It might just be a piece here or a hint there, but western fashion goes from glam to casual no matter more »

The Average American Man Is Too Big For His Britches

Growing waistlines, a savvy clothing industry and good old-fashioned stubbornness have kept many men in pants that don't fit. It doesn't have to be this way.

Harness The Sun: 9 Cool Solar Powered Toys

Solar powered toys are a fun, engaging, and educational way to familiarize children and adults with alternative energy sources.

Meat-packed Western diets raise the risk of Alzheimer’s

Eating a meat-packed Western diet raises the chance of Alzheimer’s disease though mid-life dietary changes and increased vitamin D consumption could reduce the risk, according to a new study.

Repurpose Your Old Western Saddle

You've heard the saying, "one man's junk is another man's treasure". Before you throw away an old, beaten western saddle, consider...

Do Western Saddles Distribute Pressure Evenly?

While Western saddles had uneven pressure distribution, study horses showed no signs of saddle-related discomfort.

The Western Diet and Bloating

Bloating is a common condition experienced by people worldwide. This article looks at whether the western diet can impact and affect bloating.

Western diet linked to cognitive decline, neurodegenerative disorders

New research in mice examines the impact of a Western diet on cognitive decline and neurodegenerative disorders.