So You Wanna Ride

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So You Wanna Ride?

• Correct Methods in Tacking Horses
• Ms. Liz Rogers
• Animal Science Equine Unit

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Todays Objectives

• Identify the parts of the english and western
  saddle
• Identify the parts of the english and western
  bridle
• Discuss the steps to proper tacking techniques
• Review SAFETY
• Lets go tack up!

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Saddles Western
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Saddles English
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Bridles Western
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Bridles English
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How to Tack Up Saddling

• Approach from the near side
• Place the saddle pad over the withers and slide
  back
• Slide the saddle down over the pad BE GENTLE! Be
  sure stirrups are up
• Drop the girth and tighten initially
• Check off side to ensure proper fit

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How To Tack Up Bridling

• Approach from the near side
• Place reins over the horses head
• Hold head band in right hand and hold bit with
  left hand
• Place thumb in corner of horses mouth
• Gently slide bit over horses tongue
• Adjust bit, nose band and throatlatch if necessary

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Heads Up! Safety First!

• Approach a horse in a non-threatening manner
• Know horses blind spots and remain in line of
  vision
• Move calmly and firmly
• Reassure horse of your presence use pats and
  your voice

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Horses Field of
Vision

• Blinds Spots Include
• Directly in front
• Directly in back
• Directly below, on ground

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Before we go

• Keep SAFETY first!
• Horses are living creatures they are to be
  treated with respect and care
• Listen to instructions

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Instructions

• Split into 2 groups
• First saddle, then bridle
• Pay attention to instructions
• Ask questions!
• Use the steps discussed in class
• Return to class for review

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Review

• Parts of the saddle and bridle
• Steps to tacking up
• Safety reminders
• Whatcha think?