Horse Tack

Grooming

Grooming improves the appearance of the horse.

It cleans the hair and skin and reduces the chances for skin disease and parasites.

The muscle tone of the horse is also improved.

Grooming Equipment

Curry comb Soft/Stiff brush Hoof pick Mane comb Shedding blade

Types of Saddles

Western Saddles.

They are large and heavy.

Western saddles give a comfortable ride.

They are designed to work with cattle on the western ranges .

English Saddles

English saddles are lighter than Western saddles.

They have a flat seat. The English saddle is

used without a blanket.

Saddle Pads

Western

English

Types of Bridles

Purpose of t he bridle is to hold the bit in horse’s mouth.

Weymouth Bridle

Is a double Bridle, 2 bits two sets of reins.

Used when showing 3 and 5 gated horses.

Pelham Bridle

Used for hunting,

Pleasure riding and Polo.

Split-Eared Bridle

Used for working

stock.

Hackamore

Similar to a bridle but has not bit.

Used when breaking young horses.

Used so mouth of horse will not be injured.

Types of Bits

Purpose of the bit is to help control the horse.

Snaffle Bit

Most popular bit. Developed in Assyria

in 900 b.c.

Curb Bit

Used in western show classes.

Curb chain

Halters

Used for tying or leading horses.

When putting a horse on pasture, always remove the halter to prevent it from becoming caught.

A lead rope is connected to the halter.

Rugs, Sheets, Blankets

Various types of rugs, sheets or blankets may be needed for keeping horse warm in winter or protecting it from flies and dust in hot weather.

Horse Trailers

Trailers must provide for the safety and protection of the horse.

Horse Trailers Continued.

Trailers need:

1. A padded chest bar.

2. An Uneven floor surface.

These devices provide for safety of the horse.

The End.

Special Recognition to Ms.Lyndsie Dore In the production of

this Lesson.

Acknowledgements Livestock & Poultry Production-Gillespie Eyewitness Books- Horse