Horse Tack!

What is the first thing you do in order to make sure your horse is nice and clean before you ride?

• put the saddle on

• brush it

• put its bridal on

• groom it (using multiple brushes)

• hose it down

What is the first piece of tack that goes on a horse?

THERE ARE 2 POSSIBLE ANSWERS

• bridal/halter

• horse shoes

• saddle pad

• saddle

Sometimes if a horses spine is really bony you can put a ______ on top (or sometimes under) the saddle pad for extra comfort

• girth

• gel pad

• cooling pad

• bridal

• saddle

What is next after the saddle pad?

• The saddle

• the bridal

• girth

• gel pad

What makes it so the saddle does not slide off of the horse?

• gel pad

• girth

• reins

• non-slip grip pad (special pad used under the saddle pad)

T/F are the reigns attached to a horses bridal?

• True, most of the time yes

• False, no never they are seperate

What are the two types of riding styles?

SELECT 2

• slip

• western

• eastern

• english

• spanish

To help you grip the horse better what do your feet go in?

• girth

• stirrups

• paddle

• horse grips

Safety first! What is something you wear on your head to stay safe?

• head cover

• helmet

• riding cover

• umbrella

Type your answer below!

If I have assigned this to you through Google Classroom your answer may count as wrong!

1) A______ gets all the dust off the horse.

2) ______ is a type of straw that horses eat everyday

3) A ______ is what covers a horse and keeps it warm during the winter.