Pony Club D+ Test – Tack Fit

Correctly Fitted Bridle

HEADPIECE
BROWBAND

NOSEBAND

THROATLASH

BIT
 Pony Club D+ Test Tack Fit

Correctly Fitted Saddle & Numnah

You should be able to fit …................ fingers

between the pony's …................................

and the ….......................................... of

the saddle before mounting up.

The numnah / saddle cloth should be

pulled right up into the ….....................

of the saddle and should lie …................

underneath the saddle flaps.

Girths should be fitted through the girth …................................. on the numnah

and should not be too far …................................ on the pony. Girths that are

fitted too far forward might pull the …................................. forward or might

catch the pony's ….........................................

 Pony Club D+ Test – Taking Care of Your Tack

What should you do with your bit after every ride?

a) Wash it

b) Take it off the bridle

c) Wipe it with toothpaste so it tastes nice next time for your pony

What about your bridle?

a) Give it to an adult to sort out

b) Give it a wipe over

c) Just hang it up

What might happen if you used a dirty girth or numnah when you rode your pony?

a) Your pony could get dirty...& you've just groomed him!

b) Your tack could get dirty...then you'd have to clean that!

c) They could rub your pony and make him sore

How often should you give your tack a thorough clean?

a) For shows or rallies

b) Just before camp

c) Once a week