Your saddle is designed to make it comfortable for your horse. It should also be comfortable for the rider. First a blanket is placed over the back. Then a pad goes on top of the blanket. It should extend beyond the edges of the saddle on the front, back and sides. This and all saddle accessories can be color coordinated.
A cinch strap is attached to the saddle on the right side and goes under the belly to be affixed to a ring, which attaches it to the left side. This may be made of rope or mohair. The side that rests against the belly should be cushioned.
Stirrups provide balance for the rider. He or she rests the feet in them. The straps attaching them to the saddle are adjustable to fit the height of the rider.
The stirrup can be purely utilitarian. Some of the more ornate ones are suitable for riding in parades or shows. Some are made of wood and others of aluminum. These can be engraved in beautiful patterns.
A saddle can be beige, brown or black. Some competitions award a silver saddle to the winner, which is used for special occasions. There are specific ones for roping, barrel racing and trail riding.
Moisturizing will keep the leather from growing dry and cracked. If someone rides daily, it should be treated frequently. Special cases are made to protect the leather from dirt and dust during transporting horse and equipment.
The bridle is a headpiece that is usually made of leather. It fits over the head, rests behind the ears and holds the bit which is used to signal the equine when to stop and turn in either direction. The reins are attached on either side of the bit.
They come in many different styles and variations. There is a shank bit and a snaffle bit, for example. Each horse may respond more favorably to one type. During the training of a green horse, the Hackamore is used. This places pressure against the nose, which signals the animal when to stop, turn and back up.
A Western style bridle has single reins, one of each side of the bit. The rider holds both in the left hand and uses the neck reining technique. The English bridle has two sets of reins. The rider holds two in each hand. The well-trained equine will respond to the signals given by the rider to stop, turn or back up.
When the riding is over and the bridle removed, the halter is put on. This is like a bridle without the bit. A lead rope will be attached to a metal ring under the chin. It allows the owner to walk the animal to cool down, enter the barn and is usually worn all the time, including out in the pasture.
Some owners put a horse blanket on in the winter. Once a horse starts wearing a blanket for warmth, it should be worn all the time. Once used, the coat does not grow in as thick and the horse would be cold without it.
A cinch strap is attached to the saddle on the right side and goes under the belly to be affixed to a ring, which attaches it to the left side. This may be made of rope or mohair. The side that rests against the belly should be cushioned.
Stirrups provide balance for the rider. He or she rests the feet in them. The straps attaching them to the saddle are adjustable to fit the height of the rider.
The stirrup can be purely utilitarian. Some of the more ornate ones are suitable for riding in parades or shows. Some are made of wood and others of aluminum. These can be engraved in beautiful patterns.
A saddle can be beige, brown or black. Some competitions award a silver saddle to the winner, which is used for special occasions. There are specific ones for roping, barrel racing and trail riding.
Moisturizing will keep the leather from growing dry and cracked. If someone rides daily, it should be treated frequently. Special cases are made to protect the leather from dirt and dust during transporting horse and equipment.
The bridle is a headpiece that is usually made of leather. It fits over the head, rests behind the ears and holds the bit which is used to signal the equine when to stop and turn in either direction. The reins are attached on either side of the bit.
They come in many different styles and variations. There is a shank bit and a snaffle bit, for example. Each horse may respond more favorably to one type. During the training of a green horse, the Hackamore is used. This places pressure against the nose, which signals the animal when to stop, turn and back up.
A Western style bridle has single reins, one of each side of the bit. The rider holds both in the left hand and uses the neck reining technique. The English bridle has two sets of reins. The rider holds two in each hand. The well-trained equine will respond to the signals given by the rider to stop, turn or back up.
When the riding is over and the bridle removed, the halter is put on. This is like a bridle without the bit. A lead rope will be attached to a metal ring under the chin. It allows the owner to walk the animal to cool down, enter the barn and is usually worn all the time, including out in the pasture.
Some owners put a horse blanket on in the winter. Once a horse starts wearing a blanket for warmth, it should be worn all the time. Once used, the coat does not grow in as thick and the horse would be cold without it.
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