Yes, of course. A saddle gives you grip when riding and has stirrups- an essential piece of tack, which support your feet when riding. sometimes you ride without a saddle(bareback riding), but it is not good to ride bareback very often, so yes, you will need a saddle!
Bareback bronc riding and saddle bronc riding. But it used to be 10 seconds for saddle bronc riding
to go horseback riding you will need a saddle, saddle pad, bridle, and a helmet to be safe. (:
A saddle, saddle pad/blanket, bridle with appropriate bit, stirrups, riding helmet, jeans or riding pants, chaps or half chaps if you do not use tall boots, riding boots.
Tack *An English saddle *A bridle *A saddle pad For You *A helmet *Riding Boots(with a small heel) *pants You will also need balance and good posture
well the essentials are jeans, boots, a saddle, a saddle pad, a briddle with an apropiate bit,and of coarse a horse.
No, of course not. Riding bareback or with a bareback pad gives you a personal feel with the horse. A good rider should only try riding without a saddle because it is very different than riding with a saddle. You need to learn to move with the horse when you ride bareback, there is only your legs to hold on with.
This depends on what type of riding you do and how often. You'll need a set of tack which should include a saddle and it's fittings (Leathers, Irons, Girth.) A saddle pad, a bridle with reins and a bit. Then you'll need somewhere to ride the horse. For the rider you'll need heeled riding boots, jeans or long pants, a certified helmet and possibly gloves to prevent blisters.
If a vaquero's saddle was lost or damaged, he would likely need to either repair it if possible or procure a new one. In the meantime, he may have difficulty riding or working on horseback without a saddle, impacting his ability to perform tasks efficiently and comfortably.
No, saddles do not need to be washed after each ride ,if you are riding with a pad, the pad should be washed after a coulple of uses depending on how sweaty the pad is. If the saddle gets sweat or water on it then yes wash it with, saddle soap, the rinse it then put conditioner or moisturizer on it.
You need to have basic riding skills. You can walk and do rising trot. You know about grooming, horse care including its need, what must be in its stable or field (this is all covered in the perfect paddock badge) and how to put a saddle on a horse. You should ride confidently on a quiet horse/pony. p.s I am really sorry if this is not the D test you meant.
For riding? Or for keeping one? Well riding needs: a bridle; size and style depends on breed, personatlity, and horse. A saddle; again depends on size and horse. A saddle pad needed as padding for saddle. Probably get an all purpose pad. Unless your western then you need a western pad. A girth to keep the saddle on or a "cinch" depending on saddle kind. To keep a horse. Well and nice compfy pasture and a safe closed stall. Food and water access. TONS of food, grooming supplies, basic vet supplies, halter/leadrope. Blankets, hose to wash off horse. That's just the very basics.