Top 5 Favorite Pieces of Horse Tack?

1. Helmet - It doesn't matter what else I have on me or my horse, a single fall could kill me. Even with a helmet, it still can, but the risk is greatly reduced.

2. Bell boots - I like my horse's legs to be uninjured. I'll usually use other boots with them (open front, splint, or sport), but bell boots are on for most rides. I find that horses will occasionally make mistakes with their legs and I like to prevent any real damage from coming out of it.

3. Snaffle bit - I almost always use one. I like how they give more directional pressure to the horse than a curb. The exception to my snaffle usage would be when I'm showing in a western class.

4. Dressage whip - It has enough length to reach behind my leg with both of my hands still on the reins, but unlike spurs, I don't have to take anywhere near as much time to add/remove them between horses.

5. Bridle (including reins) - It is a very important line of communication between me and my horse.

1. Hennig Sofa Dressage saddle. I don't think there is a saddle more comfortable than that thing in the world!

2. Polo wraps. Supports the tendons better than anything else and looks professional.

3. Loose ring snaffles. They are a simple bit any horse can be worked in.

4. Christ sheepskin half pad, it's the same as a mattes. Cushions the back and can be given inserts to help with a saddle fit/positioning.

5. German Stretcher. It connects over the poll, through the bit, and to the girth. But is nylon covered elastic, so it doesn't force the horses head down, it asks. The horse still has some freedom in it's head set which gives you the ability to adjust it, the stretcher is just there as a back up.

Hmmmm.... never actually thought about what my fav tack is. I would have to say my fav training aid would be my boy friend...lol. He's great on the ground when I need an extra set of hands, like for teaching the back command. Other than that I simply love the results a wonder bit gives, I like a cutback saddle because of the freedom of movement and lightness,though I wish I wasn't the only person I know riding them on trails. 3rd i like a nice breast color for english because the straps are handy to hold going up and down hills, and then i like my tennessee walking horse head stall because its so well made and last(im not sure if this would qualify for tack) i like my step stool for mounting. it makes my bad back and knees sigh with relief! not to mention mounting a 16.2 hand mare is hard work! i would also like to add my dream piece of tack (Hey! theres a new question i can ask!) my dream tack would be the california parade sets with all the dangles and silver, WOW!

1. Helmet: I loveee my Charles Owen, not only because it saves my noggin, but also because it's sooo comfortable and actually fits my large head.

2. D-ring bit: I have the large, hunter-style kind.

3. Fleeceworks correction half pad: Sheepskin, memory foam front inserts, white. My horse has highh withers, and this keeps him comfortable. I have two: one for showing, the other for schooling.

4. Baby pads: I love to collect them...haha. I especially love Lettia saddle pads because they're contoured and a bit larger so my saddle doesn't eat them as easily.

5. Lunge line and whip: What would I do without these two items??

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Hackamores, my horse dosnt really like bits so its light on her mouth in barrles and stuff and she dosnt give me a hassel when i put on her bridle.

low port kimberwick, the only bit my horse will exept for showing and its great cuz its easy on her mouth yet hard enough since im gentle on her mouth that it keeps her attion and slows her down a bit.

english saddles, love english riding verry fun makes me feel verry classy

barrle saddles, just a great peice of tack comfy to

and horsie tennie shoes and running boots for horses with bad feet and gymkhana just great tack

I love my saddle- best thing ever

we just got some new boots we call them his "dancing boots" they look like something from space and protect his newly unshod feet. I forget what they are actually called but they are the best things i have ever seen

I also love bell boot and half chaps and I really really love my lunge line- sooooooo useful when riding is just too much work

Bridle: fun to put on!

Girth: also fun to put on and it keeps you on!

Splint boots: protection for the horse and stylish!

Saddle: cute and fun to put on

Saddle pad/blanket: choose ur style and protection for the horse as well

German martingale:Great for green horses

Girth:holds you on

Polos:I love to mix and match colors and they provide great support

Tad Coffin Saddle:only thing that fits my pony

Hackamore:you dont have to be mean and pull you horse away from the grass because you are afraid they will choke.