Tack – Any equipment used to ride or handle a horse.
Saddle – Seat placed on the horse’s back for riding.
Saddle Pad – Padding placed beneath the saddle.
Girth – Strap that secures an English saddle.
Cinch – Western version of a girth.
Stirrup – Foot support hanging from the saddle.
Stirrup Leather – Leather strap holding English stirrups.
Fenders – Western leather that covers the stirrup straps.
Bridle – Headgear used to control the horse.
Bit – Metal piece placed inside the horse’s mouth.
Snaffle Bit – A mild bit that applies direct pressure.
Curb Bit – Uses leverage to apply pressure.
Reins – Straps attached to the bit for steering.
Browband – Keeps the bridle positioned correctly.
Noseband (Cavesson) – Encircles the horse’s nose.
Throatlatch – Keeps the bridle from slipping off.
Breast Collar – Keeps the saddle from sliding backward.
Martingale – Training aid that helps control head position.
Halter – Headgear used for handling, not riding.
Lead Rope – Attaches to the halter for leading the horse.
Lunge Line – Long rope used during groundwork.
Surcingle – Training belt placed around the horse’s barrel.