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What tack do I need for barrels/poles?
Ok, I've done barrels and poles before in gymkanna sort of things, I'm thinking of doing rodeo, but I'm wondering what tack I'm going to need.
Ok I'll need:
Western Saddle (Will a saddle with a high cantle work?)
both cinches
breast collar
blanket (is there any specifics?)
barrel reins
bridlle (do I need a specific bit? my horse is used to snaffle)
Anything else? Do I need leg protection? If so what?
Thanks sooo much
If I'm wrong just tell me, like I just read that some barrel racers don't use back cinches should I use one? My horse was trained with one and I normally ride with one and my horse is younger so is there a preferrence sort of thing, especially is MHSRA?
You will need a barrel saddle. Billy Cook makes one that is not very expensive, it needs to be a tight fit between the front of the saddle, you and the back of the saddle.
A back cinch is optional, on the front one get a pro choice cinch. They are the best and if you can't get one get a cinch that has a stainless steel D ring.
You do not need a heavy duty breast collar, just a simple leather one. I
I run in a Charmayne James saddle pad, it is a really good one. something like that will work great.
They do have barrel racing reins and that is a good idea to have.
If your horse runs in a snaffel then use that but if he gets to where you can't control him then go to a wonder bit or ask someone to help you out.
You need protection for your horses legs and feet. SMB boots and bell boots are the best or you can use Pro Choice, they are good too.
Go get Charmayne Jame's book or Martha Joesy video's. That will be the best thing you can do.
Listen and watch the ladies you run with, you will learn so much and don't be afraid to go up to one and ask for help.
Best of luck.
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