A martingale is any of several designs of tack that are used on horses to control head carriage. Martingales may be seen in a wide variety of equestrian disciplines, both riding and driving. Rules for
The standing martingale.
Running martingale. Note the rings that go around each of the reins, and the rein stops between the martingale rings and the bit rings.
Irish martingale joins the reins, seen here on a racehorse
Hunt seat is a style of forward seat riding commonly found in North American horse shows. Along with dressage, it is one of the two classic forms of English riding. The hunt seat is based on the tradi
A horse and rider with hunt seat tack and attire
One style of hunt seat saddle, an "eventing" saddle. It is heavier and has a deeper seat than the "close contact" style of hunt seat saddle.
Jumper obstacles are generally very high and brightly colored.
The show hunter and rider formally turned out for a major horse show. Horse is braided, rider wears a hunt coat, boots, breeches, and white ratcatcher shirt.