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| Learn the parts of saddles, bridles, and types of bits by covering the answers and identifying them. |
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Single-Reined Bridle
- Crownpiece or Headstall
- Browband
- Cheekpiece
- Throatlatch
- Noseband
- Snaffle Bit
- Reins
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Split-Eared Bridle
- Crownpiece or Headstall
- Cheekpiece
- Curb Bit
- Curb Strap
- Reins
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Western Stock Saddle
- Horn
- Fork
- Seat
- Cantle
- Skirt
- Back Housing or Back Jockey
- Lace Straps
- Dee Rings
- Leather Flank Girth
- Fender
- Stirrup
- Stirrup Leather
- Front Tie Strip or Cinch Strap
- Front Jockey and Seat Jocket, One Piece
- Wool Lining
- Rope Strap
- Pommel
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English Saddle
- Pommel
- Skirt
- Seat
- Cantle
- Panel
- Flap
- Stirrup Bar
- Tread of Stirrup Iron
- Stirrup Leather
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Kinds of Bits |
Left to Right: Pelham - Curb - Weymouth - Spade - Racing Snaffle - Snaffle
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Snack Time -- Pita Pizzas
8 pita breads
1 can condensed tomato soup/sauce
1 1/2 cups Mozzarella cheese
1/4 cup Parmesan cheese
Using scissors, cut a circle out of top of each pita leaving a 1/2" time, saving circle for other use. Lightly toast pita bottoms if desired. Evenly spread about 2 rounded tablespoons of the soup/sauce on each pita. Top with 2 1/2 tablespoons mozzarella cheese and sprinkle with Parmesan. On Microwave safe plate lined with paper towl, cook pita on high for 45 seconds or until cheese is melted. Cool 1 or 2 minutes before eating. Other toppins may be added - cooked sliced mushrroms, pepperoni, ham, olives - if desired.
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- 1. This breed originated in the desert areas of the Middle East.
- 4. The ridge between the shoulder bones of a horse.
- 5. Piece around body of horse to hold saddle on.
- 6. Animal skin dressed for use.
- 8. Stable gear or articles of harness.
- 9. An unaltered male horse.
- 11. A shelter or compartment.
- 14. The curved covering of horn over the foot.
- 16. Bred from the best blood through a long time.
- 18. Colt or filly under 1 year old.
- 20. The headgear used to control a horse.
- 21. Front part of saddle, right below the horn.
- 24. A widely cultivated cereal grass used as feed.
- 25. Breed used in harness racing for both trotting and pacing.
- 27. One of the three natural gaits of a horse.
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- 2. A line fastened to a bit.
- 3. A male foal.
- 4. A slow, natural, flat-footed, four-beat gait.
- 7. Another name for a chestnut-colored horse.
- 10. A two-beat gait in which the legs move in diagonal pairs.
- 11. Breed that originated by infusing thoroughbred and Arabian blood.
- 12. A white stripe down the face of a horse to the lips.
- 13. A metal plate or rim to protect hoof of animal.
- 15. Breed that originated for short quick races.
- 17. One of the five basic coat colors of a horse.
- 18. Breed of horse that was developed by Nez Perce Indians.
- 22. A mature female horse.
- 23. A white strip or band right above the hoof of a horse.
- 26. Part of the bridle inserted in the mouth of a horse.
- 28. A group of animals related by descent from common ancestors.
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Published June 1998 in the North West Breyer Horse Club newsletter.
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