[Ag-eq] Tack

[Jody W. Ianuzzi]

Hello Nella,

Thank you for all the info.  I didn't realize a hackamore could be more 
severe then a bit.  I guess if you put the nose knots in the wrong place it 
would hurt.  Thank you for clearing up the difference between a hackamore 
and a headstall.

I agree that riding in a saddle is a good idea.  I was thinking of looking 
for a used saddle.  since it would be used on different horses I probably 
want a flex tree to adjust to different horses.  I will probably be riding 
quarter horses so that narrows it down a bit.  The saddle I was riding in 
for the lessons I was taking was a roping saddle with weather beaten leather 
and round iron stirrups.  it was horrible.  Then the instructor switched to 
stirrups from a small saddle and my feet kept popping out.  Not a very good 
place to ride.

I know prices are different in different places but what do lessons run in 
all your locations?  The average hour long lesson here is $40-$50.

JODY