Editing Cowboy (section)

===Tack===
{{Main|Horse tack}}
[[File:WesternSaddle2.jpg|thumb|A western saddle]]
Equipment used to ride a horse is referred to as ''[[horse tack|tack]]'' and includes:
* [[Bridle]]; a Western bridle usually has a [[curb bit]] and long split [[rein]]s to control the horse in many different situations. Generally the bridle is open-faced, without a [[noseband]], unless the horse is ridden with a [[Martingale (tack)|tiedown]]. Young ranch horses learning basic tasks usually are ridden in a jointed, loose-ring [[snaffle bit]], often with a [[Martingale (tack)|running martingale]]. In some areas, especially where the "California" style of the ''vaquero'' or ''buckaroo'' tradition is still strong, young horses are often seen in a ''[[bosal]]'' style [[hackamore]].
* [[Martingale (tack)|Martingales]] of various types are seen on horses that are in training or have behavior problems.
* Saddle bags (leather or nylon) can be mounted to the saddle, behind the cantle, to carry various sundry items and extra supplies. Additional bags may be attached to the front or the saddle.
* [[Saddle blanket]]; a blanket or pad is required under the Western saddle to provide comfort and protection for the horse.
* [[Western saddle]]; a saddle specially designed to allow horse and [[equestrianism|rider]] to work for many hours and to provide security to the rider in rough terrain or when moving quickly in response to the behavior of the livestock being herded. A western saddle has a deep seat with high [[saddle|pommel]] and [[saddle|cantle]] that provides a secure seat. Deep, wide [[stirrup]]s provide comfort and security for the foot. A strong, wide [[saddle|saddle tree]] of wood, covered in rawhide (or made of a modern synthetic material) distributes the weight of the rider across a greater area of the horse's back, reducing the pounds carried per square inch and allowing the horse to be ridden longer without harm. A [[Western saddle|horn]] sits low in front of the rider, to which a [[Lasso|lariat]] can be snubbed, and assorted dee rings and leather "saddle strings" allow additional equipment to be tied to the saddle.<ref name=Vernam298>Vernam, p. 298–299.</ref>