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WorksheetsSaddles and Bridles
Total questions: 32
Worksheet time: 24mins
Name
Class
Date
1.
# 1
a)
fork
b)
seat
c)
cantle
d)
skirt
2.
#2
a)
fork
b)
seat
c)
cantle
d)
skirt
3.
#3
a)
fork
b)
seat
c)
cantle
d)
skirt
4.
#5
a)
fork
b)
seat
c)
cantle
d)
skirt
5.
#4
a)
upper flank skirt
b)
flank billet
c)
fender
d)
stirrup leather
6.
#6
a)
upper flank skirt
b)
flank billet
c)
fender
d)
stirrup leather
7.
#7
a)
upper flank skirt
b)
flank billet
c)
fender
d)
stirrup leather
8.
#8
a)
upper flank skirt
b)
flank billet
c)
fender
d)
stirrup leather
9.
#9
a)
stirrup
b)
stirrup strap
c)
latigo
d)
horn
10.
#10
a)
stirrup
b)
stirrup strap
c)
latigo
d)
horn
11.
#11
a)
stirrup
b)
stirrup strap
c)
latigo
d)
horn
12.
#15
a)
horn
b)
pommel
c)
latigo carrier
d)
D ring
13.
#14
a)
horn
b)
pommel
c)
latigo carrier
d)
D ring
14.
#13
a)
horn
b)
pommel
c)
latigo carrier
d)
D ring
15.
#12
a)
horn
b)
pommel
c)
latigo carrier
d)
D ring
16.
The tree of the western saddle consists of the fork, horn, branches, and gullet.
a)
true
b)
false
17.
The western saddle came from Germany via Mexico and entered the United States, most likely, by way of California.
a)
true
b)
false
18.
What is not a purpose of the breastplate
a)
prevents the saddle from slipping backward when riding
b)
serves as a place to attach a tie-down
c)
serves as a place to show off elaborate tooling or silver work
d)
to keep the reins in place
19.
What is not to be used on a pastured horse
a)
nylon halter
b)
double bridle
c)
curb
d)
show halter
20.
A bit that uses leverage
a)
nylon halter
b)
double bridle
c)
curb
d)
show halter
21.
Holds snaffle and bradoon bits
a)
nylon halter
b)
double bridle
c)
curb
d)
show halter
22.
What is constructed of leather and silver
a)
nylon halter
b)
double bridle
c)
curb
d)
show halter
23.
Halters and bridles are instruments that riders use to control horses.
a)
true
b)
false
24.
Nylon halters are economical, but they are also cheaply made and only have a single layer of nylon and flimsy buckles and other hardware.
a)
true
b)
false
25.
A western bridle has either a one-ear or a two-ear slot or a browband that comes across the forehead.
a)
true
b)
false
26.
The snaffle bridle has two sets of reins that attach to the bit.
a)
true
b)
false
27.
If you don’t have experience evaluating a horse to determine what kind of bit is needed, get help from an expert or use the kind of bit that the horse is already wearing.
a)
true
b)
false
28.
The __________________ lies across the top of the head and behind the ears of the horse.
a)
Bit
b)
throatlatch
c)
crownpiece
d)
Browband
e)
Cheekpiece
29.
The _________________ _________________ lies along each cheekbone of the horse’s head.
a)
Bit
b)
throatlatch
c)
crownpiece
d)
Browband
e)
Cheekpiece
30.
The _________________ attaches to each side of the bridle and encircles the throat of the horse.
a)
Bit
b)
throatlatch
c)
crownpiece
d)
Browband
e)
Cheekpiece
31.
The __________________ attaches to each side of the bridle and crosses the horse’s forehead.
a)
Bit
b)
throatlatch
c)
crownpiece
d)
Browband
e)
Cheekpiece
32.
The __________________ goes into the horse’s mouth, and each side attaches to the reins.
a)
Bit
b)
throatlatch
c)
crownpiece
d)
Browband
e)
Cheekpiece
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