Title: (Optional) Identify horse tack items.
Course: Livestock Production Management (18301-II) > Section: Exploring Equine Production

Identification should include

- western tack—saddle, saddle pad, head stall, bridle, girth, cinch
- English tack—saddle, saddle pad, bridle, girth, stirrup leathers, stirrups, irons
- helmet
- brushes
- halter
- bits
- lead rope
- lunge rope.

Teacher Resources:

- Hippology CDE, Virginia FFA
- The Horse, Oklahoma State University

Process/Skill Questions:

- Why is it important to care for and store tack properly?
- What is the difference between a bridle and a halter?
- What are the differences and similarities between English tack and western tack?