Horse Riding Vocabulary

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Across
  1. 3. A common unit of measurement for horses. One equals four inches.
  2. 4. A piece of steel, aluminum, or plastic that is nailed or glued to a horse’s hooves to protect them from injury.
  3. 6. Getting on a horse.
  4. 9. Headgear consisting of buckled straps, including a crown piece, cheek pieces, throatlatch, browband, and noseband, used to control a horse.
  5. 10. A band fastened around a horse’s belly that’s used to secure a saddle.
  6. 11. Any accessory worn by a horse or used with a horse.
  7. 12. A long, narrow strap generally used in pairs attached to a horse’s bit and used to guide a horse when riding.
Down
  1. 1. A rider’s seat, typically made from leather, that is fastened on a horse’s back.
  2. 2. Essential foot wear for any rider, and they can either be tall or short.
  3. 5. A head collar that fastens around the horse’s head and nose for leading or tethering it.
  4. 7. Essential safety gear to protect the head. Can be specifically designed for horse riding, and all riders should wear one whenever on horseback.
  5. 8. A loop-shaped device with a flat base attached to both sides of a horse’s saddle and used to support a rider’s foot.
  6. 9. A piece of equipment (normally metal) that is placed in a horse’s mouth to give the rider control of the horse.