As with points of the horse, the nomenclature of the saddle and bridle varies from the obscure to the obvious. Item number 6 on the Horsemanship 1 test is: Identify simple parts of saddle and bridle Parts of the English Saddle and Bridle While it may seem a nuisance to memorize these terms, it is…
Horsemanship Level 3: Bits As well as knowing your own horse’s tack, at level 3 you will need to: 5. Identify common bits and their uses You only need to know common English bits including snaffles, curbs and pelhams. However, it’s good to recognize some Western bits as well, simply for familiarity. Snaffles Our school…