Equine Discipline and Equipment
Horse Tack
Equipment List
Students are allowed to bring any equipment they would like
to use during riding activity classes, horse shows, events, etc. All equipment
should be clearly marked with the owner's name. The Equestrian Center
administration and faculty are not responsible for lost or stolen items.
Equipment that a student may consider bringing is listed below:
Saddle - by approval from staff
Bridle - may provide own, instructor must approve bit for school horse.
Grooming equipment - highly recommended.
Whips and/or crops; blunt spurs - optional but recommended.
English Saddles
Saddles: types
Hunter/Jumper Close Contact
Dressage
Saddle Seat
Side Saddle
Exercise and race
Pads
Girths
Irons and leathers
Breast plates
Western Saddles
Saddles: types
Western Pleasure
Barrel Racing
Roping
Reining
Pleasure
Pads
Cinches
Breast plates
Bits and Bridles
English Bridles: fitting bridles, parts and usage
English Bits: mechanics, uses, show requirements
Western Bridles: fitting bridles, parts and usage
Western Bits: mechanics, uses, show requirements
Leather Care
New leather care
Cleaning and conditioning
Storage, handling, maintenance
General Horse Equipment
Halters, lead ropes, tethering, hobbles
Horse protective equipment; boots, shipping equipment
Rider protective equipment
Blankets, sheets, other horse clothing
Training aids: artificial rider aids, horse training aids, lunging
Equine Discipline and Equipment
Horse Tack
Muscatine Community College
