Tack and Gear
Whether you've just started riding Western or are adding to your Western tack collection, choosing the right equipment for you and your horse can be daunting. Learn from Bud Lyon, Brad Barkemeyer, Amberley Snyder, Al Dunning, and Ken McNabb on the best western horse training tack and gear to keep safe while working with your horse.
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Picking Out the Right Cinch
Learn what Ryan Rushing looks for when he's picking out what kind of cinch he wants to use with his horse.
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Saddle Placement
Learn proper saddle placement so your horse stays comfortable for the entire duration of your ride.
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Saddle Pad Placement
Where you place your saddle pad determines how your saddle fits your horse. Ryan Rushing shows you where he likes to place his saddle pad to ensure his horse stays comfortable during his riding session.
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Saddle Pad Selection
There are so many saddle-pad selections available, it's hard to know what to look for. Ryan Rushing goes over some of the saddle pads he likes to use, and why he uses them, to ensure proper saddle fit.
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Headstall Adjustments
Ryan Rushing shows you some basic headstall adjustments he makes to ensure his bridle fits his horse properly and the bit is in the proper place.
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Using Skid Boots
When should you use skid boots? Ryan Rushing goes over this very popular piece of gear and why you see reining and cow horses using them.
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Wrapping Your Horse's Hind Legs
Ryan Rushing shows you how he likes to wrap his horse's back legs to protect his horse's legs during reining competition.
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Front Leg Protection for Reining Horses
Ryan Rushing goes over what kind of leg protection he uses on his horses' front legs and why it's important to use leg gear in an event like the reining.
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Twisted Snaffle
Learn about the twisted snaffle from Al Dunning.
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How to Use Spurs
Learn about spurs from Al Dunning.
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Smooth Snaffle
Learn about smooth snaffles from Al Dunning.
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Martingales
Learn about martingales with Al Dunnings.
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Hackamores
Learn about hackamores with Al Dunning.
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German Martingale
Learn about German martingales from Al Dunning.
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Understanding and Using Cavessons
Learn about cavessons, how they work, and when to use them with Al Dunning.
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Understand a Bit's Purchase
Al Dunning talks about the parts of a bit and shows how your horse's bit works with the curb strap.
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Transitioning from Snaffle to Bit
Take your time before you advance from snaffle to bit in Western riding. Al Dunning explains when he knows to transition his horses bits as they advance in their training.
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How to Tie a Hackamore
Understand how to tie a hackamore with Al Dunning's advice. Improve your hackamore knowledge and Western horsemanship by learning how to properly tie a hackamore.
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Solid Mouthpieces
Al Dunning explains how solid mouthpieces work for the Western riding bridle. Understand what makes a solid mouthpiece cowhorse legal for AQHA classes.
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All About Romal Reins
Al Dunning tells all about romal reins. Know how to use Western romal reins and what will result in disqualification in the show pen.
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Do You Have A Real Show Horse?
Al Dunning describes a real Western riding show horse. Turn your horse into a real show horse with Al Dunning's advice.
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Know Your Hackamores
Choose the hackamore that fits your riding style with Al Dunning's advice. Improve your horsemanship and Western riding by understanding how hackamores work.
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Correction Bits
Learn about correction bits.
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Bridle Horse Tack and Gear
Before Brad Barkemeyer starts warming his horse up to work cattle, he goes over the tack and gear his horse currently has on and why he uses that particular set up on this horse.