Tack

This article lists all of the horse-related store inventory. It also explains how each item is used.

Tack

"Tack" refers to the equipment used to ride and control a horse. The tack in Elanthia is less complex than the tack used in real life. It is limited to the following pieces of equipment: saddles, bridles, halters, and lead ropes.

Saddles

A saddle is a padded seat for the rider; it is fastened around the horse's back. Stirrups (footrests) are usually attached to the saddle and are not sold separately in Elanthia. (All saddles come with stirrups.)

Unless you are trained to ride bareback, you should purchase a saddle. Most riders prefer to ride on a saddle with stirrups, because this combination offers additional stability and control for the rider, especially during combat. It is also easier to mount and dismount when the horse is equipped with stirrups.

Saddles can be carried on the shoulder when not in use.

	Source is
Azure leather saddle tooled with a wave design	NightMares (5)
Battered leather saddle splattered with bloodstains	NightMares (5) NightMares (4)
Battered leather saddle spotted with bloodstains	NightMares (3) NightMares (2) NightMares (1)
Battered rawhide saddle scarred with claw marks	NightMares (3) NightMares (5) NightMares (4)
Black and white leather saddle patterned with winged cows	Udderly Delightful (2) Udderly Delightful (1)
Black leather saddle embossed with a herd of stampeding horses	Cultured Attire (3) Cultured Attire (2) Cultured Attire (1)
Black leather saddle tooled with golden gryphons	Premium raffles
Black leather saddle with a silver gryphon-head pommel	Ela's Equine Supplies
Black leather saddle with bones dangling from the sides	NightMares (3) NightMares (2) NightMares (1)
Black leather saddle with cow head shaped stirrups	Udderly Delightful (2) Udderly Delightful (1)
... further results

Bridles

A bridle is a device that assists a rider in controlling a horse. It includes the headstall and bit (worn around the face and in the mouth) and the reins. The rider manipulates the reins to direct the horse.

	Source is
Antelope-hide bridle with beaded reins and browband	Cultured Attire (3) Cultured Attire (2) Cultured Attire (1)
Azure leather bridle tooled with a wave design	NightMares (5)
Black bear hide bridle with beaded reins and browband	Cultured Attire (6) Cultured Attire (5)
Black crownpiece bridle studded with silver spheres	Stylish Stallion (1)
Black leather bridle edged with bone beads	NightMares (5) NightMares (4)
Black leather bridle edged with bones	NightMares (3) NightMares (2) NightMares (1)
Crimson leather bridle tooled with dancing flames	NightMares (5)
Dark brown tooled bridle with blue-white mistglass conchos	NightMares (5)
Dark green bridle tooled with a leaf pattern	NightMares (5)
Dark grey sharkskin bridle	NightMares (5)
... further results

Halters

A halter is a device that is used to lead or secure a horse by a handler who is on the ground. (To this end, a lead rope may be attached to a halter.)

Although it is possible to ride with a halter, you won't have any control over the horse; it will simply wander in whatever direction it wants.

	Source is
Azure leather halter tooled with white-capped waves	NightMares (5)
Battered leather halter spotted with bloodstains	NightMares (5) NightMares (4)
Buffed leather halter set with a wilting silk rose	NightMares (3) NightMares (2) NightMares (1)
Buffed leather halter set with a wilting velvet orchid	NightMares (5) NightMares (4)
Crimson leather halter tooled with dancing flames	NightMares (5)
Dark brown leather halter with blue-white mistglass buckles	NightMares (5)
Dark grey leather halter inlaid with sharkskin patches	NightMares (5)
Deep green leather halter tooled with ivy leaves	NightMares (5)
Leather halter	Standish's Bit For Horses
Midnight-blue leather halter with a perfect nightfire opal on the browband	NightMares (5) NightMares (4)
... further results

Lead Ropes

A lead rope allows a person on the ground to lead a horse. If your horse is equipped with a bridle or halter, you do not need to purchase a separate lead rope.

Padding

Padding must be placed under the saddle to prevent injury to the horse. Padding comes in two types: the saddle pad and the saddle blanket. It is possible to equip a horse with both a pad and a blanket, although the horse needs only one piece of padding to prevent injury.

It's not uncommon for bareback riders to use some padding, such as a saddle blanket, to protect their horses and themselves.

Saddle Pads

Saddle pads are thicker and smaller than saddle blankets. (They are not usually much larger than the saddle itself.) Saddle pads normally consist of three layers: the padding material is sandwiched between a tough outer layer on top and a soft layer on the side that comes in contact with the horse.

	Source is
Aquamarine saddle pad backed with soft sheepskin
Felted saddle pad edged with bone beads	NightMares (5) NightMares (4)
Forest green saddle pad embellished with chubby cow trinkets	Udderly Delightful (2) Udderly Delightful (1)
Houndstooth patterned saddle pad with dangling cow trinkets	Udderly Delightful (2) Udderly Delightful (1)
Pristine white saddle pad edged in gold	treasure map Thorkim Family Farm 429/Pig Maze
Saddle pad	Bit For Horses, A Standish's Standish's Bit For Horses
Seasilk saddle pad edged with golden rope	Item:Seasilk saddlebag embroidered with a chariot drawn by sea-creatures
Soft quilted saddle pad embroidered with a single wilted orchid	NightMares (5) NightMares (4)
Twilight blue saddle pad edged with seven-pointed star-shaped diamonds	Order of the White Rose/Gifts and prizes

Saddle Blankets

Saddle blankets are larger and thinner than saddle pads. Some blankets are designed to be folded for double thickness; others are designed not to be folded. The additional size of the saddle blanket allows for more decorative elements

	Source is
Black felt blanket edged with grinning skulls	NightMares (5) NightMares (4)
Brocade saddle blanket patterned with dancing cows	Udderly Delightful (2) Udderly Delightful (1)
Pale whey colored cashmere saddle blanket lined in pale mint silk	Cultured Attire (6)
Sunset orange saddle blanket embroidered with masticating cows	Udderly Delightful (2) Udderly Delightful (1)
Thick blanket	Bit For Horses, A Standish's Standish's Bit For Horses
White felt blanket edged with embroidered black unicorns	NightMares (5) NightMares (4)

Barding

Barding is armor for horses. It comes in four types: plate, chain, bone, and leather. All horses can wear chain, bone, or leather barding, but only large horses (16+ hands) can wear plate barding. Plate barding offers the most protection and is recommended for the full-contact sport of jousting.

Barding is sold in five separate pieces: the chanfron, the crinnet, the peytrel, the flanchard, and the crupper. Each protects a different part of the horse's body.

Chanfron: The chanfron protects the horse's face. It extends from the horse's ears to its muzzle. Some models protect the eyes and jowls. The chanfron often restricts the horse's field of vision, which prevents it from being intimidated during the charge.

Appraisal: protects head and eyes

	Armor Type	Source is
Armor:Blackened bone chanfron surmounted by a pair of long curved horns	Light Armor
Armor:Blackened chainmail chanfron with silver inlay	Brigandine
Armor:Bloodstained bone chanfron mounted with a pair of long horns	Light Armor
Armor:Engraved chanfron crafted from heavy plate	Plate Armor
Armor:Heavy mesh chanfron inlaid with a gold coin	Brigandine
Armor:Steel-plated chanfron etched with the crest of the Paladins' Guild	Plate Armor
Armor:Studded dark leather chanfron with silver trimming
Armor:Supple black leather chanfron	Light Armor
Blackened bone chanfron surmounted by a pair of long curved horns	Light Armor	Leftovers (5) Leftovers (4) Leftovers (3)
Blackened chainmail chanfron with silver inlay	Brigandine	Bit For Horses
... further results

Crinnet: The crinnet protects the horse's neck. It consists of a series of segmented lamés or plates. In heavier models, both the mane and neck areas are protected; in lighter models, only the mane is protected. Chain and leather models presumably consist of one piece (as opposed to multiple lamés).

Appraisal: protects neck

	Armor Type	Source is
Armor:Blackened bone crinnet with spiked horns along the crest	Light Armor
Armor:Blackened chainmail crinnet adorned with a silver medallion	Chain Armor
Armor:Bloodstained bone crinnet	Light Armor
Armor:Braided dark leather crinnet	Light Armor
Armor:Iron-mesh crinnet adorned with a single gold coin	Chain Armor
Armor:Polished scale crinnet	Plate Armor
Armor:Wide plate crinnet cinched with oiled leather straps	Plate Armor
Articulated blued steel crinnet trimmed with gold	Plate Armor	Order of the Black Fox/Gifts and prizes 416 World Jousting Tournament
Blackened bone crinnet with spiked horns along the crest	Light Armor	Leftovers (5) Leftovers (4) Leftovers (3)
Blackened chainmail crinnet adorned with a silver medallion	Chain Armor	Bit For Horses
... further results

Peytrel: The peytrel protects the horse's chest.

Appraisal: protects chest and front legs

	Armor Type	Source is
Armor:Blackened bone peytrel	Light Armor
Armor:Blackened chainmail peytrel	Chain Armor
Armor:Bloodstained bone peytrel	Light Armor
Armor:Gold-inlaid peytrel crafted from heavy plate	Plate Armor
Armor:Heavy mesh peytrel with gold-inlaid braiding	Chain Armor
Armor:Steel-plated peytrel	Plate Armor
Armor:Supple black leather peytrel	Light Armor
Armor:Thick black leather peytrel
Blackened bone peytrel	Light Armor	Leftovers (5) Leftovers (4) Leftovers (3)
Blackened chainmail peytrel	Chain Armor	Bit For Horses
... further results

Flanchards: The flanchards protect the horse's flank. A piece of armor is attached to each side of the saddle. (The flanchard is sold and described as one piece, but there is actually one on each side.)

Appraisal: protects abdomen and legs

	Armor Type	Source is
Armor:Blackened bone flanchard	Light Armor
Armor:Blackened chainmail flanchard with sturdy leather straps	Chain Armor
Armor:Bloodstained bone flanchard	Light Armor
Armor:Engraved flanchard crafted from heavy plate	Plate Armor
Armor:Iron-mesh flanchard lined with thick scarlet cloth	Chain Armor
Armor:Steel-plated flanchard lined in thick blue cloth	Plate Armor
Armor:Supple black leather flanchard with silver studs	Light Armor
Armor:Thick black leather flanchard lined in thick scarlet cloth
Blackened bone flanchard	Light Armor	Leftovers (5) Leftovers (4) Leftovers (3)
Blackened chainmail flanchard with sturdy leather straps	Chain Armor	Bit For Horses
... further results

Crupper: The crupper protects the horse's hindquarters.

Appraisal: protects back and rear legs

	Armor Type	Source is
Armor:Black leather crupper	Light Armor
Armor:Blackened bone crupper	Light Armor
Armor:Blackened chainmail crupper	Chain Armor
Armor:Bloodstained bone crupper	Light Armor
Armor:Engraved crupper crafted from heavy plate	Plate Armor
Armor:Heavy mesh crupper with gold-inlaid braiding	Chain Armor
Armor:Steel-plated crupper	Plate Armor
Black leather crupper	Light Armor	Bit For Horses
Blackened bone crupper	Light Armor	Leftovers (5) Leftovers (4) Leftovers (3)
Blackened chainmail crupper	Chain Armor	Bit For Horses
... further results

Decorations

Some items, such as caparisons, wreaths, and ribbons, are primarily decorative.

A caparison is a large cloth that is draped over a horse's body. Some caparisons also cover the neck, face, and tail. The caparison is split at the front to allow greater mobility. Caparisons are often decorated with the rider's insignia.

	Source is
Black caparison edged with dark steel studs	NightMares (5) NightMares (4)
Black velvet caparison embroidered in scarlet and gold roses	Standish's
Blue velvet caparison embroidered in silvery thread with the crest of the bards' guild
Bright scarlet caparison trimmed with heavy gold braid	Hibarnhvidar Stables
Cerulean caparison with dangling silver and gold tassles	Standish's
Dagged crimson caparison edged in gold embroidery	Order of the Apostles/Gifts and prizes 419 World Jousting Tournament
Dark caparison with dagged edges	NightMares (3) NightMares (2) NightMares (1)
Dark grey caparison edged with tiny silver medallions	Bit For Horses
Dreamweave caparison embroidered with closed golden eyes	Su Helmas: Seeds of Entropy/Incidental loot Su Helmas 438: The Forbidden Temple/Incidental loot Item:Dreamweave saddlebag clasped with a golden eye
Ebony caparison edged with tiny golden medallions	Bit For Horses
... further results

The following additional decorative items are also available:

	Source is
Fragrant wreath of gilded white lilies
Jade silk tail ribbons clasped with a circular pewter brooch

Grooming

In Elanthia, there are tools to groom the horse's coat, mane, tail, and hooves. The stable will groom your horse while the horse is in its care. Unless you have the horse out for an extended period of time, you should not need to groom it often.

Brushes

Curry Combs

Curry combs are the first step in the grooming process. The groomer slides it onto his hand and works the comb in a circular motion to loosen dirt, hair, and other debris. (This process is called "currying.") Curry combs are usually too harsh to be used on the head or legs.

	Source is
Boar-bristle curry comb	Noble Inn Stables Captain Namazzi's Ship Goods
Carved onyx curry comb	Therenborough Town Stable
Carved steel curry comb	Hibarnhvidar Stables
Curry comb missing a tooth	Taelbert's Inn Stables
Frosty blue curry comb with icy white teeth	426 World Jousting Tournament
Large circular curry comb with rounded steel teeth	Lasa Morit Livery
Oiled mistwood curry comb	Rossgallan Stables
Wooden curry comb	Standish's Old Trail Lean-To Bit For Horses

Brushes

A stiff brush is used to remove the material that was loosened during currying. The groomer should brush the horse with the natural grain of the hair. Stiff brushes are too harsh to be used on the head.

Many of the stiff brushes sold in Elanthia are double-sided. You can TURN these brushes to use them as soft brushes. To check whether a brush is double-sided, you need only LOOK at it.

A soft brush is used after the horse has been curried and brushed with a stiff brush. It removes finer particles and makes the coat shine. Horses often enjoy this stage of grooming. The soft brush is gentle enough to use on the head.

	Source is
Carved onyx mane and tail brush	Therenborough Town Stable
Carved onyx stiff brush	Therenborough Town Stable Item:Carved onyx stiff brush
Dark wooden mane and tail brush	Standish's Bit For Horses
Maple-handled stiff brush	Bit For Horses, A Bit For Horses
Smooth wooden mane and tail brush with a leather hand strap	treasure map

Hoof Picks

A hoof pick is a tool that is used to clean the horse's hooves. The hooves should be cleaned before and after riding. (Fortunately, the stable will do this for you.)

	Source is
Hoof pick	Quintan's Leather Lasa Morit Livery
Silver-veined mistwood hoof pick	Rossgallan Stables Rossgallan Stables
Steel hoof pick	Therenborough Town Stable
Steel hoof pick with a carved mikkhalbamar handle	Thorkim Family Farm 429/Pig Maze

Feed

Some merchants sell food, treats, and salt that you can give to your horse. The stable will feed your horse while the horse is in its care. Unless you have the horse out for an extended period of time, you should not need to feed it often.

Feed comes in three basic types: forages (grasses and legumes), grains, and treats (apples and carrots). Salt is an essential mineral that needs to be provided. The stable will ensure that your horse receives the nutrition it needs.

Forage or "roughage" consist of grasses and legumes and is the primary component of a horse's diet. Hay is a dried mixture of grasses and legumes.

Whole or crushed grains are a form of concentrated feed. Oats, corn, and barley are the most common grains fed to horses. In Elanthia, all grain feed is just described as "grain;" this could be a mixture of different grains.

Horses do not need treats, but the carrots and apples sold by stables are safe to give to your horse.

Most horses do not get enough salt from their daily diets and therefore must be given additional salt. Again, the stable provides your horse with all the salt that it needs.

	Source is
Alfalfa hay	Therenborough Town Stable
Cracked corn	Therenborough Town Stable
Cube of salt	Therenborough Town Stable Standish's Rossgallan Stables Ratha Stables Quintan's Leather Noble Inn Stables Hibarnhvidar Stables Ela's Equine Supplies Boar Clan Stables Bit For Horses Steelclaw Clan Stables
Fresh carrot	Standish's Item:Worn and tattered map Item:Dented steel lunch pail crafted from parts of a great helm Bit For Horses
Juicy carrot	Noble Inn Stables
Juicy red apple	Ratha Stables
Large carrot	Ratha Stables
Rolled oats	Therenborough Town Stable
Small apple	Noble Inn Stables Steelclaw Clan Stables Quintan's Leather
Speckled golden apple	Rossgallan Stables
Sweet carrot	Therenborough Town Stable NightMares (3) NightMares (2) Ela's Equine Supplies
Sweet orange carrot	Rossgallan Stables