Bridles
Each horse has its own bridle which should only be used for that horse. If the bridle is missing, then you should inform a working student, instructor, or the office.
Each bridle has a number attached to it which is the same as the number listed in the tack room (under each horse's nameplate). It is not your horse's stall number!
Saddles
If your horse does not have a designated saddle, then choose the appropriate type of saddle (e.g., dressage, all purpose, hunt seat or western) from those available.
Some horses have assigned saddles. This will be noted under the bridle nameplate. Do not use those saddles unless you are riding the horses assigned to them.
Use the proper type and number of saddle pads.
Special Equipment
If your horse needs special equipment (e.g., a martingale, tie-down or bell boots, splint boots, polo wraps), it will be listed under the bridle nameplate. Martingales and tie-downs should be hanging with the bridles on their racks. The other equipment is kept in the school office.
If you have any questions about how to put this equipment on, ask an instructor or a working student.
Courtesy
Many students have to use our tack and equipment, so please take good care of it.
Don't leave bridles and saddles hanging on the stall unattended.
Always put tack back in its correct place, so other students can find it.
Always put tack back correctly--clean and in the proper storage position.
English bridles should be hung on the correct bridle rack in a figure-eight position; bits should be clean. Saddles should face the walls with stirrups run up. Pads should be neatly stacked. Girths should be correctly hung by size--small, medium and large. Splint boots, bell boots and polo wraps should be returned to their cabinet in the school office. If you are unsure of how to correctly roll up polo wraps, please ask for assistance.
Western saddles should face the aisle with cinch and cinch strap run up.
If you are not sure how to put equipment away properly, please ask a working student or instructor.
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