| You do not have to own horse tack to own a horse | | | | Do bits hurt the horse? |
| but if you are going to ride this animal then you will | | | | If used properly a bit does not cause the animal any |
| need some equipment to ride him as well as | | | | form of injury but if used by an inexperienced rider the |
| equipment to help take care of him properly. Tack | | | | bit can injure the pet from too much pressure and can |
| needs to be properly taken care of but first you need | | | | cause sores to form in the mouth. It is important, |
| to know the basics of what to get and what it is | | | | especially if you are a new rider, to receive instruction |
| made of. | | | | on how to use a bit properly to ensure the safety of a |
| If you do not know all of the pieces that you need, | | | | horse. The potential for damage to a horse's mouth is |
| along with how to use them then the pieces of horse | | | | great if used improperly. |
| tack are pretty much useless to you. In this article we | | | | What is a cinch? |
| will cover some of those basics so that you will be up | | | | A cinch is the piece of leather that holds the saddle in |
| and running with your pet, literally, before you know it. | | | | place. It goes beneath the horse's belly and connects |
| You will know what horse tack is, what it is made of, | | | | to both sides of the saddle. It is tightened into place |
| how it affects your pet and much, much more. So sit | | | | snuggly to ensure that the saddle remains in place |
| right back partner and enjoy the ride of learning all the | | | | while the rider is aboard the horse's back. It can be |
| basics of horse tack. | | | | compared to your belt holding your pants into place. |
| What is horse tack? | | | | Without the belt your pants would fall down. It does not |
| Horse tack is the necessary equipment needed to | | | | harm the horse at all. |
| own and ride this animal. It can be anything from the | | | | How much can I expect to pay for horse tack? |
| stirrups of a saddle on to the metal shoes on the | | | | Horse tack can vary widely depending on where you |
| horse's feet. Tack is an important part of any cowgirl | | | | make your purchase. There are saddles and bridles |
| or cowboy's riding apparel and must be treated well. | | | | that can be purchased used for less than one hundred |
| Poorly maintained one shows and is a mark of how | | | | dollars. On the same note you can buy hand crafted |
| well the person takes care of their animal. Each piece | | | | tack for thousands depending on who is the artisan |
| of tack has a specific purpose and needs to be in | | | | making the saddle and bridle. So you see that it all |
| good condition if it is going to be used on the animal. | | | | depends on where you are shopping and who is |
| Improperly cared for tack can cause injury to a horse. | | | | making the tack. |