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English Tack
Very basic English tack w/ different parts of the bridle as well
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Where the rider sits on the horse; made of leather | Saddle |
| Attached to the bridle and held by the rider to control the horse's speed and direction | Reins |
| Metal contraption placed in the horse's mouth; attached to the bridle | Bit |
| Attaches the stirrups to the saddle | Leathers |
| Metal devices (they are used in pairs) in which the rider places his/her feet | Stirrups |
| Placed on the horse before the saddle; used to reduce the stress on the horse's back | Saddle Pad |
| Keeps the saddle on the horse; made of leather; goes around their chest just behind the elbow | Girth |
| Sometimes used between the saddle pad and the saddle to further reduce the stress on the horse's back; filled with gel (hint hint) | Gel Pad |
| Is worn on the horse's head; attached to the bit and the reins | Bridle |
| Part of the bridle that goes in front of the bit; a thin leather strap (not on every bridle) | Flash |
| Encircles the nose of the horse; part of the bridle; used to keep the mouth closed | Noseband |
| Runs across the horse's poll (top of the head); worn like a CROWN; runs through the browband; part of the bridle | Crownpiece |
| Runs from ear to ear across the horse's forehead; part of the bridle; prevents the bridle from sliding | Browband |