What are the parts of all the tack called?

Answer 1

Here are parts of the tack, such as the saddle. Here is a list of just where these parts are:

Saddle (Starting at the pommel and working back, then down.)

Pommel: The rise at the front of the saddle. This rise fits with the shape of the horse's withers so the saddle does not rub the skin raw or cause a rash.

Skirt: The flap of leather that covers the stirrup bar (under the saddle flap.)

Waist: The space of leather between the seat and the pommel.

Seat: The dip in the saddle's top line, called the seat, is where the rider sits.

Cantle: The rise at the back of the saddle.

Surcingle Loop: The rider may place the free end of the stirrup leather through the loop, or may let it hang down.

Saddle Flap: The flap of leather covering the stirrup leather and the girth buckle.

Stirrup Leather: A sturdy strap of leather that the stirrup hangs from. Underneath the skirt, the stirrup leathers are attached to metal stirrup bars.

Stirrup Iron: The stirrup irons support the rider's leg and helps them balance.

Girth Strap: This strap secures the saddle to the horse, it is attached at one side of the saddle, loops under the horse's girth and attaches on the other side.

Knee Roll: The knee roll provides some support and padding under the rider's knee.

Bridle (Starting at the head piece and working down)

Head Piece: This fits over the horse's head just behind the horse's ears, at the poll. It is the strap that holds the other parts of the bridle in place.

The Throat Latch: This is a long leather strap running under the horse's throat.

Cheek Piece: On most English bridles, two cheek pieces attach to each side of the head piece and run down the cheekbone and attach to the bit. The cheek piece usually consists of two cinches, one supporting the bit, and one, the Nose Band.

The Brow Band: This forms a right angle with the head piece, the ears position inside the two straps.

The Nose Band: The band around the horse's muzzle. To this, is attached the cheek piece, and the bit lies beneath it.

The Bit. The piece of metal in the horse's mouth, used for controlling the horse's head.

The Reins: These are long strips of leather attached to the bit, aiding the rider in controlling the animal.

Answer 2

English: Bridle, saddle, cavasoon

Western: Bridle, saddle, breastcollar(Optional)

Answer 3

A saddle, bit, bridal reins, and stirrups.