Tack
The basic function of tack
The bridle is used to steer the horse and to control it's speed etc. This is done by using the bit, via the reins, to exert pressure on the various parts of the horse's head, due to the bit being connected to the headpiece via the cheekpieces
The saddle is used to sit on and makes the horse's movement more comfortable and is used to balance the rider
How to leave a horse tacked up
All horses should be tied up using a headcollar and leadrope. The leadrope should be tied to baler twine using a quick release knot
After a horse has been used
The horse should be untacked and left in its stable with an adequate supply of water. If the horse is sweating a lot, it may be sponged down to help it cool off
Fitting Tack
Saddles
Saddles are measured in inches. The main way to see if a saddle fits properly is to look for daylight, looking from the pommel to the cantle
Bridles etc
When fitting a bridle, there has to be so many fingers allowed under each part to make it fit correctly
Browband - 2
Throatlash - 4
Cheekpieces - 4
Cavesson noseband - 2
Side of noseband - 4
Flash noseband - 1
Grakle noseband - 1
Martingales - 4
Hunting Breastplate
This is used to stop the saddle from sliding back. It is like a martingale and is attached to the D-rings on the saddle
Racing Breastplate
This is used to stop the saddle from sliding back. It is made of elastic / fabric attached to elastic straps, fitted to the girth straps and goes over the horse's neck
Saddles
Dressage - long panel, no rolls, girth straps longer
Jumping - defined rolls, high cantles
Racing - light, flat, small, smallest possible space
Eventing - similar to a general purpose saddle
Side Saddle
There are 3 colours of saddles
Light brown - London
Brown - Havana
Black - Warwick
Nosebands
Cavesson
Flash - stops horse getting hold of bit
Drop
Grakle - puts more pressure on the nose than the flash
Kineton
Tack Cleaning
Equipment
Bar of saddle soap / spray
Brush
Metal polish
Cloth for metal polish
Towel
Tooth brush
Cocktail stick
Saddle horse
Hook for bridle
Warm water
2 sponges - 1 dry, 1 wet
Strip tack
Wash tack
Soap tack
Cleaning tack keeps it clean, supple and safe. Whilst cleaning, check the stitching paying special attention to the girth. Tack should be treated with oil at least twice a year (wash, oil, soap). When buying saddle soap, a high glcerine content is required. Tack should be cleaned after every use.
Girths
Girths should fasten on the 1st and 3rd straps
Atherstone (leather) - elastic on near side
Webbing - hard to keep clean, sweating, girth galls
3 Fold - 1 piece of leather with blanket inside
Balding - leather
Cottage craft - (see webbing)
String - nylon attached to buckles, pinch skin, not as durable as leather.
Double Bridle
It has two bits and two reins. The bits are bridoon and Weymouth. The bridoon sits behind the Weymouth
Fixed cheek > Weymouth
Sliding cheek >
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