Equestrian and Horse
Tack

Tack
Tack is the term used specifically for the harness of a horse, which includes amongst other things (and largely consists of), a saddle and bridle of a ridden horse; and the harness and bridle of a driven horse.

Traditionally these items are made of leather, however, more modern materials are now also used. A workshop or shop that makes or sells such items is often referred to as a 'saddlery' or 'tack shop'.

In addition to saddles, and harnesses, all manner of associated equestrian items pertaining to the care of the horse are referred to colloquially as 'tack', including: saddles (numnahs), bridles (head pieces), bits, rugs, blankets, clippers, and even equestrian clothing.

Categories

Saddles

Riding Saddles
- English: Dressage, Eventing, Jumping, Polo, Racing, Saddle Seat, Showing | Western: All Event, Barrel Racer, Cutting, Endurance, Plantation, Pleasure, Ranch, Roper, Show Equitation and Show Saddles.
Saddle Accessories

Girth, Numnah, Saddle Cloth, Stirrup Irons, Stirrup Leathers.

Parts Of A Saddle
- All the parts of the saddle clearly explained.
Fitting A Saddle
- How to correctly fit a saddle to the horse.
Cleaning And Care Of A Saddle
- How to correctly clean and care of your saddle.
Stirrup Leathers
- The stirrup irons are attached to the stirrup leathers which must be regularly checked.
Stirrup Irons
- There are several different types of stirrup irons such as safety irons as well as those that can assist with the positioning of the foot in the stirrup..

Accessories

Other Tack Accessories
A selection of tack used in conjunction with the saddle, bridle or both.
- Breastplate, martingale, crupper, bit guards, rein stops, fly fringes, identity tags and fulmer keepers.

Horse Rugs

Horse Rugs
There are many rugs available and knowing each ones suitability will help you to choose the most suitable one.
- Exercise, Fleece, Fly, Foal, Sweat, Stable, Turnout and Under Rugs.

Bridles

Horse Bridles
Information about the different types of bridle's available;
- Bitless, Bosal, Double, Endurance, Hackamore, Sidepull, Snaffle and Western Bridles.

Parts of the bridle; Browband, Cavesson, Cheekpiece, Crownpiece, Noseband, Throatlash 'Throatlatch', Reins.

Horse Bits
Information about the different types of bit available
- Continental, D-Ring, Double Bridle 'Bradoon and Weymouth', Eggbut, Full Cheek, Filet Baucher 'Hanging Cheek', Fulmer, Gag, Kimblewick, Loose Ring, Pee Wee, Pelham, Specialist, Sweet Iron and Copper Bits.
- Snaffle Bits
- Pelham Bits
- Double Bits
- Gag Bits
- Bitless Bits
Fitting Bits
Information on how to size and fit different bits and considerations to bear in mind when choosing a bit.
Fitting A Bridle
- How to correctly fit a bridle.
Removing A Bridle
- How to correctly remove a bridle after use.
Cleaning A Bridle
- How to correctly clean and care for your bridle.

Horse Boots

Horse Boots
There are many boots and bandages available now that can offer your horse protection, knowing the different types will help you to choose the most suitable.
- Over Reach, Tendon, Brushing, Fetlock, Sausage, Travel, Magnetic, Knee, Water, Over, Speedicut, Covering, Hock boots.
- Studs, Shoes, Bandages

Horse Training Equipment

Horse Training Equipment
There are items of tack that can be used to specifically for training purposes both ridden and on the lunge.
- Draw reins, Running Reins, Side reins, Market Harborough, De Gogue and Chambon.

Draft Horse Tack

Draft And Driving Horse Tack
The tack used for driving horses and ponies includes the harness, bridle, driving bit and driving vehicle., all of which vary slightly according to the type of vehicle, nature of the work and type and temperament of the horse.

Equestrian and Horse Tack

Equestrian and Horse
Tack