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Basic Tack

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Putting on the Bridle is a Basic Step for Horse Riding

Horse Tack is leather equipment for a horse. Safety for both horse and rider is required at a stable. Bridles and saddles help the rider stay on the horse. The saddle holds on to the horse stomach. The girth strap helps it stay on. There is a bit on a bridle that is placed in a horse mouth. The bridle attaches onto the bit. There are about four fasteners on the bridle to keep it on the horse. Every basic horse tack includes the bridle.
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6 comments so far...

  • Jimmy Said on June 25th, 2010 at 9:17 pm:

    I work at a farm as a stable hand, and I love polishing the horse’s hooves. It makes the horses’ hooves look like new shiny pennies.

  • Nisha Said on June 25th, 2010 at 10:22 pm:

    Hi Jimmy,
    Thanks for your comment. I love horses’ hooves when they are shiny, too. It makes me think of the sun shining bright on a warm spring day.

  • Jill Said on November 19th, 2011 at 8:15 pm:

    Looking forward to learning more about horses and horse riding from your website.

  • Tonette Vatter Said on December 4th, 2011 at 4:48 am:

    I think that your website photos are real nice. Can you post more?

  • fred Said on December 8th, 2011 at 11:46 pm:

    I, too, love horses and can appreciate what you are trying to do with your website. I wish you good luck.

  • Nisha Said on December 10th, 2011 at 7:25 pm:

    thanks for you comment fred!!!! thanks

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