Buying Quality Horse Tack
If you are here to buy quality horse tack you are in the right place. Here at Schneiders we only sell the best quality horse tack and horse tack supplies. But how do you select the best horse tack for your horse? Read on to find out more about how to buy quality horse tack that will last.
Frequently Asked Questions About Horse Tack
What is horse tack?
Horse tack is any equipment that your horse wears or uses while being ridden, cared for, or handled. This included things like saddles, bridles, halters, girths, reins, and lead ropes.
What tack do I need for a horse?
There are some kinds of horse tack that all horses will need to be handled and cared for, while other tack is discipline specific. For example, western riders will need different kinds of horse tack than english riders. Here is the breakdown:
Tack that ALL riders need:
- At least 2 Halters
- At least 2 Lead Ropes
- A Saddle
- A Bridles
- At least 2 Girths
- At least 2 Saddle Pads
- Stirrups and Stirrup Leathers
Some Miscellaneous Horse Tack Supplies:
- Horse boots - to protect and support your horses hooves and legs
- Breastplates or Breastcollars - to keep your saddle in place
- Martingales - to keep your horse from throwing their head up
How to choose your horse tack?
Make sure you choose the tack that is best suited for your discipline. If you do not take lessons or show, pick whatever horse tack you are the most comfortable riding in. Regardless of whether you are buying english or western horse tack it is also important to ensure that the tack is in good shape and condition when you receive it. Ensure that there are no cracks or broken stitching on the tack. To keep your tack in top shape, read this blog on How to Clean Horse Tack. Also, when putting tack on your horse, ensure that the tack fits your horse properly.