BLANKET – cover under saddle to protect horses skin, usually felt or sheepskin.
BRIDLE – harness of a horse, consisting of headstall, bit & reins.
BUCKBOARD – a light 4-wheeled carriage.
BUGGY WHIP – a whip used in a buggy to goad the horse.
CANTLE – The upwardly projecting rear part of a saddle, opposite of the pommel.
CHECKREIN – A short rein posing from the bit to the saddle of a harness to prevent the horse from lowering his head.
CHUCKWAGON – A wagon carrying cooking facilities and food for persons working out of doors, like loggers and ranchers.
CONESTOGA – A large broad-wheeled covered wagon used to transport pioneers and freight across the frontier.
CRUPPER – A rolled leather strap fastened to the saddle of a harness and looping under the tail of the horse to prevent the harness from slipping forward.
DOUBLETREE – a pivoted bar with a Whippletree attached to each end, used in harnessing two horses abreast.
EASY STREET – A street of ease.
HACKAMORE – A simple looped bridle, used to break colts and to secure a horse on a trail ride.
HALTER – A noose or strap for leading or tying an animal.
HARNESS – The combination of strap, bands and other parts forming the working gear of a draft animal.
HAYWAGON – A large wagon used to carry hay.
HORSE SHOE – A U-shaped metal plate nailed to the foot of a horse for protection.
IRON WHEEL – Iron or steel wheel for work machines or wagons.
LADIGO – (Latigo) – A leather strap on the saddletree of a western saddle used to tighten and secure the cinch.
LASSO – Long rope with a noose, used for catching wild horses.
LARIAT – A lasso – Long rope with a noose, used for catching wild horses.
LUCKY LADY – A fortunate women.
MARTINGALE – A part of tack or harness for a horse used to steady the head.
OXYOKE – A yoke to join together a pair of draft animals.
PANNIER – A basket, made of canvas or leather, slung over a horse to carry goods.
POMMEL – A large knob at the front and top of saddle (saddle-horn).
SADDLE BAG – A large leather bag or pouch, usually one of a pair, hung from a saddle, laid over the back of a horse behind the saddle.
SADDLEHORN – A high protuberant part at the top and front center of certain saddles.
SCABBARD – A leather sheath for a rifle that is attached to the saddle.
SCHOONER – A type of covered wagon, smaller than a Conestoga used by pioneers in crossing the frontier.
SILVER SPUR – A silver V-shaped device that slips over and straps to the heel of a boot, used to urge the horse forward.
SINGLETREE – A crossbar pivoted at the middle to which traces of a harness are fastened to pull a cart with two or more horses. Same as Whippletree (Whiffletree)
SNAFFLEBIT – A bit, usually jointed in the middle with a large ring at each end to which a rein and check strap are attached.
SOURDOUGH – A leaven or fermented dough retained from one baking to be used instead of yeast. Also, a prospector or pioneer.
STAGECOACH – A horse-drawn coach used in the past to carry passengers and parcels.
STETSON – A hat made of felt with a broad brim and high crown.
STIRRUP – A loop or ring, suspended from the saddle to support the rider’s foot.
SURREY – A light four-wheeled, two seated carriage with or without a top for seating four persons.
TAPIDERO – (Tapadero) A hood like a piece of heavy leather around the front of the stirrup of a saddle to protect the rider’s foot.
WAGON WHEEL – A wheel that attached to a covered wagon.
WHIPPLETREE – (Whiffletree) A crossbar pivoted at the middle to which traces of a harness are fastened to pull a cart with two or more horses. Same as Singletree.
