Horse Tack and Equipment

Various equine activities require different kinds of tack to properly equip your American Quarter Horse for success. Use these resources to explore the tools available to you and your horse, and learn how to make the best tack choices.

July 02, 2019 | Trail Riding , Get Started with Horses

The Check-Out Drill: Saddle Girth Safety
Incorporate this girth-safety program into your pre-horseback riding routine.
June 12, 2019 | News and Publications , Trail riding

Horseback Riding Up and Down Hills
Hills can be one of the biggest challenges to your horse when trail riding. Here’s how to do it safely.
April 08, 2019 | News and Publications , Ranching

Chinks vs. Chaps
Experts share the differences between these two popular types of cowboy leggings.
April 15, 2019 | News and Publications , Showmanship at Halter

The Fit of a Show Halter Matters
Whether you’re showing in conformation or showmanship, your horse’s halter must fit correctly.
March 12, 2019 | Timed Events , Timed / Speed events

The Ropes of Buying a Rope
We examine lay, material, full or scant diameters, strand count and length for team ropers, tie-down ropers and ranch cowboys.

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