Bridle

Horseback Styles Horseback riding has been a popular activity for more than two centuries. Horses were mostly used for work early on, but it gradually came to be a fun activity/sport. There are two main styles of riding, Western and English, which have differing histories, tack, and events. The history of the styles of riding has affected how they are experienced today. Western riding originated from the cowboys in the “Wild West.” They used their horses for herding cattle and bringing back…

Pegasus constellation lies in the northern hemisphere. It is one of the largest constellations in the sky. It was first catalogued by the Greek astronomer Ptolemy in the 2nd century. The constellation was named after Pegasus, the winged horse in Greek mythology.The constellation is known for the Great Square of Pegasus, a familiar asterism in the northern sky, as well as for a number of bright stars and deep sky objects, among them Messier 15 (NGC 7078, Cumulo de Pegaso), Stephan’s Quintet of…

In the summer of 2014 I had many exciting moments, but this happened to be one I will never forget. The feel of flying with nothing to hold me back, I felt fearless in that moment. It took me a long time to get the strength I needed. I never thought trust for an animal could go this far. On a warm summer day, the sky was blue and the grass had just been cut around the barn. The dusty barn had been cleaned and the sun seemed to shine brighter in the stable. I headed out of the main barn to…

horse, I felt dizzy. Sitting stiffly, I held too tightly to the horse because I was afraid of falling. Susan corrected my posture patiently and was encouraging throughout our lessons. She helped pull on the bridle in the beginning to guide the horse, but then she let me try on my own. "Pull the bridle on your right side," she had instructed. But I suddenly became too nervous and pulled the left abruptly. Yes the left side! Thankfully, Susan was there to calm down her horse and avert the…

harshly than men’s actions because women were viewed as inferior they had fewer rights, making it easier for them to violate the law. A common device used to restrain women was called a scold’s bridle; the bridle was worn over the face acting as a gag in order to prevent the women from speaking, some bridles also had spikes in order to further prevent speaking. Masks were often made of metal and were worn similarly to a ski mask; some bridals had leashes attached to them so that the women could…

The elves are running about, taking each and every reindeer’s harness and bridle off. It takes 4 elves for each reindeer. They start at the beginning and unhook the first 2 reindeer from the harness. The individual harness is taken off and handed to one of the elves to take into the tack room, polish up, repair if needed and store away for next year. The bridle is taken off and the halter applied. The bridle is handed to another elf to polish and repair and put away in the Tack room for…

their own by then. The thought of getting as far away from the orphanage and the Leather Works was constantly on his mind, and he patiently waited for the right opportunity. Until then, he dutifully worked at his table fabricating leather horse bridles. Indentured labor…

saddle racks where you can put your saddles and keep them organized. Just below the saddles are the tack boxes which hold anything from extra saddles, leg wraps, and human boots to blankets and treats. On the right wall are the bridle hooks where you hang your bridle to keep it looking nice. On the wall just to you right when you walk in there are more saddle racks and tack…

was a warning of approaching storms. This animal may be very fierce, however, it is also said that anyone “who can get hold of a kelpie’s bridle will have command over it and any other kelpie” (Johnson Web). A kelpie was very valuable, because a kelpie has the strength and endurance of up to ten horses. The McGregor clan is rumored to have in possession a bridle that has been passed down through the generations through cunning and trickery. In present day, there is a breed of cattle dog called…

floor was too high, and their anguish was fleeting. “Maybe they are the lucky ones,” thought Randy. Randy yelled above the panic, “Tie the horse bridles together, and make ropes. We can use them to lower ourselves to the ground. Keep low to the floor so you can breathe.” Following his lead, a small army of boys set to work weaving leather bridles into ropes. In short order, the boys managed to fashion several ropes. They looked to Randy for further instructions. “Over here, Jimmy, tie the…