Horse Tack

I love horses and if you love horses, this is the blog for you! I will discuss different things about horses everyday. Today, I will talk about tack. Tack is the equipment and accessories worn by horses. There are two different main types of horse riding. The main types are English and Western.

A saddle is a seat for the rider of the horse. It is held in place by a girth or cinch. A girth is used in English riding and a cinch is used in Western riding. Some Western saddles have a second strap named a flank or second cinch. The girth and cinch are attached around the horses stomach. I do English riding and I prefer it.

Here is a picture of a Western saddle and an English saddle:

Here is a picture of a girth or a cinch:

A breastplate or breastcollar stops the saddle from sliding to the side or backwards. Here is a picture of a breastplate or breastcollar:

A surcingle is a strap of leather or some type of leather-like material. A training surcingle is sometimes called a roller. It is placed where the girth is placed. Surcingles help beginner horses to get used to the pressure of a girth. Surcingles are used for just about everything, except for everyday riding. Here is a picture of a surcingle or roller:

Pack saddles are any type of equipment to be put on a horse to carry heavy loads. Pack saddles are normally used to carry firewood, luggage, small cannons, and other heavy things humans can't normally carry. Here is a picture of a pack saddle:

A crupper is a piece of equipment for a horse to stop the saddle from sliding forward. Here is a picture of a crupper, the circular part goes toward the horses tail:

A horse harness is a piece of equipment for a horse that allows that horse to pull a horse-drawn vehicle. Here is a picture of a horse harness:

Stirrups are a type of equipment that support the rider of the horse's feet. They are attached to the saddle. Here is a picture of stirrups:

Halters, bridles, headcollars, and hackomores are similar equipment that go around the horse's head to direct the horse.

Halters are mainly used just to lead the horse or tie it. Halters don't consist of a bit. Here is a picture of a halter:

A bridle is like a halter, but has a bit attached to reins. Reins control a horse. Here is a picture of a bridle and reins:

Well, that is most of the tack! Hope you enjoyed this information.

~CrazyCat