Please explain why this tack is necessary

[Elf On A Shelf]

In what world is ALL of this kit needed in one go?

A bridle that sits right behind the eyes.
A throat lash done up incredibly tightly.
A hacakmore with a massive shank and a chain across the back, again incredibly tightly.
A snaffle with mouthpiece that just looks evil.
A drop noseband done up tightly that has a chain across the back of the chin not leather.
Draw reins.

 

[Gallop_Away]

What the actual hell

 

[The Fuzzy Furry]

An advert on how NOT to fit a bridle..... ever.

 

[ycbm]

Polo?
.

 

[cauda equina]

Well it's obviously some sort of 'comfort bridle' so that's alright

eta I assumed sj

 

[Titchy Pony]

Looks like there's also a running martingale. If you need that to ride a horse, you probably shouldn't be riding it or it shouldn't be ridden at all.

 

[rabatsa]

Not polo as no standing martingale. My guess is a showjumper in the warmup.

 

[Barton Bounty]

That picture actually makes my heart hurt! Absolutely no need whatsoever

 

[fairyclare]

There are rope rounding connecting the bit and hackamore too. Awful

 

[Escapade]

In what world is ALL of this kit needed in one go?

The same world where it’s acceptable to use electric spurs, and make a mockery of the sport by doing it under the steward’s nose.

 

[Errin Paddywack]

I can honestly say I have never seen anything so horrendous on a horse before. That poor animal.

 

[Midlifecrisis]

Got no words ELF..just sorrow.

 

[Rowreach]

But it's ok because they're hugging its nose so they obviously love it

 

[Cloball]

But it's fine because it's clearly ridden by a professional at a high level of sport and needs this to perform in a high stakes environment as the horse is too talented

 

[Goldenstar]

Showjumper , note the strategic use of vet wrap almost like a mini blinker .
It’s a ridiculous amount of equipment .

 

[Barton Bounty]

You can see in the poor horses eyes that it is unhappy

 

[Goldenstar]

You can see in the poor horses eyes that it is unhappy

I know I just what to press a button and bring it here , except I fear from the look of it riding might be beyond me .

 

[The Fuzzy Furry]

Polo?
.

No, Def can't be for polo, even the worst yards wouldn't do that out at comp.
Horse is too big. Looks like SJ, maybe recently taken at sunshine tour?

 

[tda]

Polo?
.

That's what I thought too

 

[Goldenstar]

The horse is too big and chunky for a polo pony

 

[Barton Bounty]

I know I just what to press a button and bring it here , except I fear from the look of it riding might be beyond me .

Its beyond words isn’t it

 

[Sanversera]

I think it's endurance, could be polo. Should be illegal in all disaplines.

 

[meggymoo]

That buckle so close to the poor horse's eye. Slightest movement could cause serious eye damage. What is wrong with people?

 

[Barton Bounty]

That buckle so close to the poor horse's eye. Slightest movement could cause serious eye damage. What is wrong with people?

They are

 

[Pearlsasinger]

I know I just what to press a button and bring it here , except I fear from the look of it riding might be beyond me .

Probably not when the horse has had time to relax and settle into your routine but that might take a loooooong time, unfortunately.

 

[Elno]

When money and success dictates the welfare (or rather, lack of) for the animal...Looks like typical SJ-attire, frankly.

Poor horse

 

[Goldenstar]

Perhaps not the best choice for a 62 year old with a dodgy orthopaedic history .
if I was one of the super rich I would have a great big estate with masses of horses having happy time doing not a lot expect hacking about the extensive woods this magic estate would of course have , it would also have a river for splash about .
In my dreams .

 

[Barton Bounty]

Perhaps not the best choice for a 62 year old with a dodgy orthopaedic history .
if I was one of the super rich I would have a great big estate with masses of horses having happy time doing not a lot expect hacking about the extensive woods this magic estate would of course have , it would also have a river for splash about .
In my dreams .

Id come and ride it for you

 

[Goldenstar]

Id come and ride it for you

That’s a plan . I was thinking I could lead it from H that might be safest .

 

[mustardsmum]

I think it's endurance, could be polo. Should be illegal in all disaplines.

very unlikely - you generally see endurance horses in less tack, not more and few endurance horses are ridden in leather tack, it’s usually beta biothane that can be sloshed easily. That set up would be a minefield of rubs and sore spots. Mind you in all areas of equine sports, there are those who would sacrifice their horses comfort for winning….. I can’t believe they have actually attached the bit to the shank of the bitless bridle. Absolutely horrific. @Elf On A Shelf where does the photo originate from?