DictionarytackHorse equipment
noun

tack

Equipment used for riding or handling horses.

After her ride, she cleans the tack and stores it.

Etymology

Tack is a shortened equipment word associated with tackle. It specializes that meaning to riding and handling horses.

More examples

  • The stable keeps its tack in a locked room.
  • Check that the tack fits your horse before riding.
  • The shop sells tack, including saddles and bridles.

Forms

tack

Similar words

equipment
A general term for items needed for any activity.
harness
Straps and fittings, especially for a horse pulling a load.