Racehorse Saddlery and Tack

Which of the following is a part of the bridle:

• Girth

• Pommel

• Brow band

Which of the following is a part of the saddle?

 

• Cantle

• Cavesson

• Breastplate

Which item of tack goes into the horse’s mouth, and attaches to the reins?

 

• Cheek piece

• Bit

• Girth

The ?????? attaches to each side of the bridle and crosses the horse’s forehead

 

• Bit

• Martingale

• Browband

A type of noseband used in racing is:

• Cavesson

• Yorkshire noseband

• German noseband

Lack of control by the rider and irritation to the horse’s mouth is most likely caused by a badly fitting:

• Saddle

• Girth

• Bridle

Tack should be be stored: Off the floor, in a clean dry, (a)   free place

Which of these is not needed when cleaning tack?

 

• Saddle Soap

• Hot Water

• Hand Cream

• Sponge

Why do we need to do clean tack?

 

• To  keep it in good condition so that it lasts longer

• So that we don’t get bored during the day

• To make it shiny for photographs

Spell the piece of tack that you rest your feet in when riding.

(a)