Content.

Learning goals.

Parts of the saddle & bridle:

• The saddle:

  • Parts of the saddle.

  • Different types of saddles.

  • Girths.

  • Stirrup irons.

  • Saddle accessories.

• The bridle:

  • Parts of the snaffle bridle.

  • Parts of the snaffle bridle on the horse.

  • Different styles of reins.

  • Different styles of cavesson nosebands.

  • Different types of nosebands.

• Types of snaffle bits.

Tacking up and un-tacking the horse:

• How to put on a snaffle bridle.

• How to remove a snaffle bridle.

• How to put on a GP saddle.

• How to remove a GP saddle.

• How to wrap reins.

• Exam technique: Tacking up the horse.

• Exam technique: Untacking the horse.

Martingales:

•  Different types of martingales.

• The running martingale:

  • How to attach a running martingale to a snaffle bridle.

  • How to put on a snaffle bridle and running martingale.

  • How to fit a running martingale.

  • How to remove a snaffle bridle and running martingale.

•  The standing martingale:

  • How to put on a standing martingale.

  • How to fit a standing martingale.

  • How to remove a standing martingale.

Brushing boots:

• Reasons for fitting brushing boots.

• Fit of the brushing boot.

• How to put on brushing boots.

• How to remove brushing boots.

Tack Safety.

Signs of poorly fitted tack:

• Fit of the saddle.

• Fit of the snaffle bridle.

• Fit of the snaffle bit.

 Purposes of checking tack for safety & comfort.

Tack Cleaning:

• Equipment needed for tack cleaning.

• How to clean the bridle after exercise.

• How to clean the saddle after exercise.

• How to thoroughly clean the bridle.

• How to thoroughly clean the saddle.

• How to clean synthetic tack.

• How to take a snaffle bridle apart.

• How to re-assemble a snaffle bridle.

 Reasons for tack cleaning.

Practical tasks.

Online revision quiz.

PDF revision worksheet & answers.