| Horse tack is the short name for all of the | | | | fox hunting. There is also a difference not only in |
| accessories and items that go along with owning | | | | accessories between the English and Western |
| and riding a horse. These horse supply items | | | | styles of horse supply, but also in riding style. |
| provide many different accessories for different | | | | English riding focuses more on style and precision, |
| ways of riding horses. There are several main | | | | while Western riding focuses more on abilities that |
| types of tacks, one most notably being the | | | | the horse and rider can do together. |
| English tack. Horse tack can be bought in many | | | | There are many different sources that offer |
| different places, but some stores specialize in | | | | English tack equipment for your horse. Most tack |
| particular tack supplies. | | | | supplies shops offer both the Western tack and |
| There are several main components to the English | | | | English styles. If new materials are too expensive |
| tack that are different than Western horse tack. | | | | for you, then there are also different discount |
| Of course, the basic elements are there; the | | | | tack shops that offer the same materials for |
| saddle, bridles, stirrups, bits, and harnesses, but | | | | reduced prices because they are used. |
| for English horses, many of these different items | | | | Sometimes English horse tack can be a little |
| have their own unique twist. Horse riding has been | | | | harder to find, but there are still options. There |
| a popular sport in Europe for many years, almost | | | | are many shops that also sell things through the |
| since horses became used for riding, so it is not | | | | internet. Shipping is sometimes a big expense, so |
| surprising that they have their own styles of | | | | try and find the larger items nearer to home if |
| horse supply. | | | | possible. And of course, if you are new to the |
| The English horse equipment is used for most | | | | style, be sure to consult with a professional |
| Olympic sports, and is also used for most other | | | | before purchasing any equipment. |
| equestrian sports. The English saddle is different | | | | For the English style of riding, English tack supplies |
| from the western saddle because it is smaller and | | | | are necessary for professional quality and safety. |
| allows the horse a greatest range of motion. The | | | | Riders in the English style need all of the English |
| English bridle has a Cavesson noseband, and is | | | | horse supply accessories to be competitive in the |
| mostly used because it has the greatest | | | | field. Most riding supply shops sell this kind of tack, |
| functionality. Another English bridle, called the | | | | so finding the right equipment should be pretty |
| double bridle, has two bits for maximum control | | | | easy. Just remember that if starting this style for |
| by the rider. | | | | the first time, then consulting with a professional |
| English riders also use a breastplate to protect the | | | | will ensure that you get the right supplies. |
| horse in dangerous activities, such as jumping and | | | | |