| The Definition of "Horse Tack" is all the equipment that | | | | have a very long clasp and are woven tightly for |
| you need as the owner of a horse. Riding a horse and | | | | strength. Next comes the saddle. There are so many |
| properly caring for a horse requires certain equipment | | | | options on saddles it will make your head spin, so in |
| to adequately take care of their needs. You will need | | | | basic terms, a good all around saddle is best. Take |
| to evaluate you and your horse's activities and needs | | | | your horses measurements around the girth and length |
| to evaluate what pieces of tack you should invest in. | | | | of his back to help you decide what size you will need. |
| Bridles, bits, saddle pads, saddles, lead ropes, halters, | | | | Under the saddle goes the saddle pad or blanket. |
| whips, stirrup leathers are just a few of the basic | | | | The last "must have" is the bridle. The bridle is used to |
| supplies you will need. | | | | control the horse while riding and has the bit and the |
| The first time you go to the tack store you may feel | | | | reins attached to it. You will have to experiment on |
| like you've spent way too much, but don't worry, if you | | | | which bits to use with your particular horse. Some |
| take good care of all your tack it will last you for | | | | horses have sensitive mouths so you must choose a |
| several years. Then you can just replace items as | | | | bit that is very easy on the mouth. On the other side |
| needed. Also, getting a good quality saddle and bridle | | | | of the coin, some horses are "hard-mouthed" which |
| will last you forever if you keep it clean and polished | | | | means they are very hard to control and need a really |
| up after every use. The same goes with ALL your | | | | stiff bit to make him mind. |
| tack. | | | | Until you ride your horse a while you won't know |
| Horse tack ranges from the very simple, to the very | | | | exactly which to choose at first so just pick a middle |
| elaborate. The first thing you will need for your horse is | | | | of the line bit that is not too expensive for the first |
| a halter. The halter fits over the horses nose and head | | | | effort. |
| to allow you to control the horse. The halter has two | | | | Most stores that sell saddles and other tack will have |
| rings, one on each side of the horses head and one | | | | a specialist there that can help you purchase all of |
| under the chin. These rings are used to secure a lead | | | | these items and give you some good advice as to |
| rope or side ties which is another must have. | | | | which ones are a good "first-time" choice. Whatever |
| Lead ropes are especially made for horses and they | | | | you do, enjoy. |