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.

August 27, 2019 | News and Publications , Ranching

How to Use a Hackamore
Introduce, fit and use a hackamore, or bosal, on your horse, with advice from AQHA Professional Horsemen Carol and Steve Metcalf.
August 17, 2019 | News and Publications , Get Started with Horses

Leather Care to Make Tack Last
Follow these leather care tips and your tack could last a lifetime.
July 26, 2019 | Timed Events , Timed / Speed events

Preferred Tack for Speed-Event Horses
From bits to saddles to spurs, one horseman shares must-have tack for barrel racing and pole bending horses.
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.

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