Sample Tack Procedures

Tack Equipment List Dressage • Stubben Euro Rider, black dressage saddle, wide tree, 17.5” • White dressage pad • 48 inch, brown leather shaped girth with one elastic end • Havanna full sized bridle w/ regular cavesson and French link eggbutt snaffle Jumping • Harry Dabbs, All purpose saddle, Brown • White half back pad • 48 inch, brown leather shaped girth with one elastic end • Square saddle pad • Crosby Square Raised Figure 8 Bridle, Full size, Sherry with a French link eggbutt snaffle • Black Equifit EXP T boots, size M/L, with Velcro attachments • Hunting style breastplate, rolled leather, brown Cross Country • Harry Dabbs All purpose saddle, Brown • Square saddle pad • White half back pad • 48 inch, brown leather shaped girth with one elastic end • Crosby Square Raised Figure 8 Bridle, Full size, Sherry with a single jointed eggbutt snaffle • Black Equifit EXP T boots, size M/L, with Velcro attachments • Hunting style breastplate, rolled leather, brown Longeing • Longe line, Tan, cotton • Longe whip with long lash, black • Leather side reins with rubber circles, brown • Black surcingle with brown leather girth extender • Longeing Cavesson, brown padded leather • Bell Boots, Black, “Professional’s Choice” Velcro attachment, size medium • Galloping boots, black, on all legs Tack Routine 1. Secure to a sturdy object with a quick release knot 2. Use rubber curry comb to remove all mud spots, stimulate blood circulation, etc (gently over his back because a lack of muscling can cause soreness if it is rubbed too hard) 3. Use soft rubber curry comb to curry his face 4. Use mane and tail comb to brush out mane and tail (with detangler if necessary) 5. Use medium bristle brush to lay the hair flat and remove obvious dirt (skipping dandy brush because it is too rough and causes him discomfort) 6. Use finishing brush to remove dust and polish the coat 7. Use small finishing brush to remove dust on his face 8. Pick out all four feet (work on responsiveness and desensitization of back legs) 9. Spray with fly spray if necessary 10. Put saddle pad, riser pad, and saddle on 11. Attach breastplate to saddle Dee rings and around the girth (if jumping) 12. Loosely tighten girth 13. Put on leg protection 14. Put on bridle (loosely attach cavesson, it has a tendency to rub off the hair around the bridge of his nose) 15. Tighten girth the rest of the way in the arena Location of Equipment • Dressage saddle- tack room on side of apartment, hanging on a large multi-saddle saddle stand • Harry Dobbs saddle- tack room on side of apartment, hanging on a large multi-saddle saddle stand • Saddle pad- tack room on side of apartment, laying upside down over one of the saddles or on the shelf to the left of the door • Riser pad- tack room on side of apartment, laying on top of one of the saddles • Girth- tack room on side of apartment, laying upside down on top of one of the saddles • Bridle- tack room on side of apartment, inside bridle bag to the left of the door on the wall hooks • Breastplate- tack room on side of apartment, hanging on a bridle hook by the bridle bag • Brush box- tack room on side of apartment, on the right side of the shelving system, 2nd one from the bottom • T boots- tack room on side of apartment, inside brush box • Bell boots- tack room on side of apartment, inside brush box • Longeing equipment-tack room on side of the apartment, left of door on wall hooks. .

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