How to Groom and Tack a Horse

Step-by-Step Guide

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   Step 1: First thing you want to do is to Take soft brush and make smooth motions on the horse.

   While doing this make sure you avoid the frog .
   
   This is the triangular shape on their hoof clean around it. now you are all done with the grooming part so lets start tacking up!,, Put on the saddle right where the pad is . , This part is pretty easy .
   
   Your horse may bloat so you may have to gradually tighten it . , While doing this the easiest way is to put two finger at the back of the horses mouth to get it to accept the bit .
   
   Then make sure you can put 4 fingers in thee chin strap and 2 for the nose band ., Thanks for reading!
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   Step 2: Now you are going to take a mane and tail comb and comb their mane and tail .

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   Step 3: The next thing your going to want to do is cleaning the hooves .

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   Step 4: The first step is to put on the saddle pad .Make sure when you do this you put it on the horses withers .So that when you put on the saddle it will slide back .

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   Step 5: Now its time for the saddle .

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   Step 6: Now were going to put on the girth.

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   Step 7: Last put not least the bridle .

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   Step 8: This is it hope the article helped if you have any questions leave a comment !

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