A halter is a piece of tack used by nearly all horse owners, riders, and handlers at all levels. The halter is used for leading a horse, tying a horse, or catching a horse. This piece of equipment...
Category: Tack
Why Do Carriage Horses & Racehorses Have Their Eyes Partly Covered? All About Blinders
What are those things that carriage horses wear next to their eyes? And why do racehorses wear those weird masks? These are both different kinds of blinders, but both serve a similar purpose....
Bridles are important pieces of tack used by nearly all horsemen on their mounts, but what are bridles anyway? Do horses actually need them? What are they typically made of? And how long have they...
Reins are a piece of riding and driving equipment that has been around for centuries. Riding with reins whether a bit has been in place or not is used in every riding discipline on nearly every...
What Is A Saddle Pad? Types Of Saddle Pads & What They Are Used For
Sometimes called a saddle blanket, there are so many different styles, shapes, and sizes of saddle pads all for different horses and disciplines. But what are they anyway? Why do horses need them?...
There are many types of stirrups used in many types of riding. Why are there different stirrups? And why do they have different names in English and Western? What Is A Stirrup? A stirrup is a...