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