saddles and other tack


Another thing that must be considered when buying your horse is what he will wear. If you want to take care of him properly, you must have a halter at least, but most people want to do more with their horses and buy saddles and bridles for riding. There are more things for your horse to wear than you have in your closet, saddles, saddle pads, blankets, turnout rugs, shoes, bridles, bits, martingales, reins, halters, lead ropes, and all kinds of specialty tack. Here only the basics will be covered, the price of the saddle, bridle, bit, halter, lead ropes and blankets
A normal saddle will cost about $300-900. That's a very broad generalization. English and Western saddles will always differ in style and price. For example, a Wintec Synthetic all-purpose English saddle will run about $360 dollars, but a Western saddle, such as the one pictured to the right is about $899 or more. Used tack is a good idea for many people, but you need to know what to look for in a piece of used tack. To get more information on this, go to your local tack store, or talk to an knowledgeable adult.
The price of the bridle, bit and reins will usually run about $200 or more. Depending on the type of bridle, bit and reins you buy. When you buy a bridle, you buy the headstall, the bit and reins are separate. The type of bridle, bit and reins your horse wears also depends on your choice and how severe you want the equipment to be. Choose wisely the type of bit you will put on your horse