Western Tack

You can use your free hand straighten your reins, but only _______ your reining hand.

Behind

Bosals must use a ________ rein.

Mecate

Bosals must be ___ in. at the cheek.

¾

Bosals cannot have ____ in them.

Metal

Western bit rings should be ____ in.

2-4

A connecting ring should be no longer than ___ inches.

1 ¼

A connecting bar should be no longer than ___ inches.

2

Triangular mouthpieces are . . .

Illegal

Gag bits are . . .

Illegal

Bicycle chains are . . .

Illegal

Twisted wire snaffles are . . .

Illegal in Western

Shanks should be no longer than ___ inches, and ports no higher than ___ inches.

8 ½, 3 ½

Chain gag bits are . . .

Illegal

Donut bits are . . .

Illegal

Flat polo bits are . . .

Illegal

Prong bits are . . .

Illegal

Chin straps should be at least ___ inches wide.

½

You should have ___ inches between your hands when using romal reins.

16

2-3 year olds must be ridden in a . . .

Snaffle, bosal, or hackamore

2 year olds cannot be ridden in ______ bits, but 3 year olds can.

3 piece