My Horse’s Tack

This high- quality, one- ear headstall has solid buckles and plain Chicago screws to attach the bit. You can also choose a slidingear or two- ear headstall. If riding in a snaff le bit, use a browband headstall with a throatlatch strap to keep the headgear in place. Adjustment plays a key role. You can see here that my headstall is adjusted to place two small wrinkles in the corners of my horse’s mouth. A snaff le bit would be adjusted slightly lower.

1. Plain leather headstall with rawhide accents. 2. Braided rawhide romal reins. 4. Western saddle.

JERGENS LOTION. My beautiful Quarter Horse/Paint Jackie had white gunk in his ears. Our vet said his ears looked dry—and the Jergens took care of it!

Nancy Evangelista, Florida

GOOD OLD VINEGAR. It cuts right through soap, so makes a great final rinse after bathing. My Morgan mare’s dark-bay coat shines like anything.

Laurie Fallon, Texas OLD-FASHIONED WITCH HAZEL FROM THE DRUG STORE. It easily cleans the dirt, old fly spray, and other products off my gelding’s face. I apply it with a clean cloth, and Trio is ready for his close-up. I also use my electric toothbrush and baking-soda toothpaste on all my silver tack. Scrub a bit, then wipe with an alcohol-dampened cloth. Presto— bling! ( Works well on crystals, too, for when you need that extra sparkle in the show ring.)