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 presumably 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.
Bridles and Halters
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.
A halter is a device that is used to lead or secure a horse by a handler who is on the ground. A lead rope may be attached to a halter.
Although these pieces of equipment have different functions in real life, in Elanthia, they appear to interchangeable. However, if you want to look more authentic, you should use a bridle when riding.
Bridles
Halters
Item | Price | Store |
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cured leather halter | 1,000 Do | Ela's Equine Supplies |
faded leather halter | 875 Kr | Taelbert's Inn, Stables |
leather halter | 1,000 Kr | Bit For Horses, A |
leather halter | 1,000 Li | Standish's |
polished black leather halter | 1,000 Do | Hibarnhvidar Stables |
silver-edged black leather halter | 1,000 Li | Rossgallan Stables |
worn leather halter | 900 Do | Quintan's Leather |
woven halter of softest cotton reinforced with steelsilk threads | 2,500 Li | Lasa Morit Livery |
woven leather halter | 900 Do | Boar Clan Stables |
Lead Ropes
A lead rope allows a person on the ground to lead a horse. (It is attached to the halter.) If your horse is equipped with a bridle, you do not need to purchase a separate lead rope.
Item | Price | Store |
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black leather lead rope | 800 Do | Hibarnhvidar Stables |
braided lead rope | 100 Do | Ela's Equine Supplies |
frayed lead rope | 75 Kr | Taelbert's Inn, Stables |
grey leather lead rope | 800 Li | Rossgallan Stables |
lead rope | 100 Do | Quintan's Leather |
lead rope | 100 Do | Boar Clan Stables |
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'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.
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
Barding
Barding is armor for horses. It comes in three types: plate, chain, and leather. All horses can wear chain 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.
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.
Peytrel: The peytrel protects the horse's chest.
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.)
Crupper: The crupper protects the horse's hindquarters.
Plate
Chanfrons
Item | Price | Store |
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engraved chanfron crafted from heavy plate | 18,750 Kr | Bit For Horses, A |
steel-plated chanfron etched with the crest of the Paladins' Guild | 15,000 Li | Standish's |
Crinnets
Item | Price | Store |
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polished scale crinnet | 5,000 Kr | Bit For Horses, A |
wide plate crinnet cinched with oiled leather straps | 4,000 Li | Standish's |
Peytrels
Item | Price | Store |
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gold-inlaid peytrel crafted from heavy plate | 37,500 Kr | Bit For Horses, A |
steel-plated peytrel | 12,000 Li | Standish's |
Flanchards
Item | Price | Store |
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engraved flanchard crafted from heavy plate | 200,000 Kr | Bit For Horses, A |
steel-plated flanchard lined in thick blue cloth | 160,000 Li | Standish's |
Cruppers
Item | Price | Store |
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engraved crupper crafted from heavy plate | 38,750 Kr | Bit For Horses, A |
steel-plated crupper | 12,000 Li | Standish's |
Chain
Chanfrons
Item | Price | Store |
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blackened chainmail chanfron with silver inlay | 15,000 Kr | Bit For Horses, A |
heavy mesh chanfron inlaid with a gold coin | 12,000 Li | Standish's |
Crinnets
Item | Price | Store |
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blackened chainmail crinnet adorned with a silver medallion | 8,125 Kr | Bit For Horses, A |
iron-mesh crinnet adorned with a single gold coin | 6,500 Li | Standish's |
Peytrels
Item | Price | Store |
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blackened chainmail peytrel | 35,000 Kr | Bit For Horses, A |
heavy mesh peytrel with gold-inlaid braiding | 9,600 Li | Standish's |
Flanchards
Item | Price | Store |
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blackened chainmail flanchard with sturdy leather straps | 137,500 Kr | Bit For Horses, A |
iron-mesh flanchard lined with thick scarlet cloth | 110,000 Li | Standish's |
Cruppers
Item | Price | Store |
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blackened chainmail crupper | 35,000 Kr | Bit For Horses, A |
heavy mesh crupper with gold-inlaid braiding | 9,600 Li | Standish's |
Leather
Chanfrons
Item | Price | Store |
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battered leather chanfron | 2,706 Do | Quintan's Leather |
studded dark leather chanfron with silver trimming | 4,800 Li | Standish's |
supple black leather chanfron | 6,000 Kr | Bit For Horses, A |
Crinnets
Item | Price | Store |
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braided dark leather crinnet | 4,000 Kr | Bit For Horses, A |
braided dark leather crinnet | 3,200 Li | Standish's |
worn leather crinnet | 1,353 Do | Quintan's Leather |
Peytrels
Item | Price | Store |
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rough lether peytrel | 18,942 Do | Quintan's Leather |
supple black leather peytrel | 28,750 Kr | Bit For Horses, A |
thick black leather peytrel | 5,600 Li | Standish's |
Flanchards
Item | Price | Store |
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scuffed leather flanchard | 40,590 Do | Quintan's Leather |
supple black leather flanchard with silver studs | 112,500 Kr | Bit For Horses, A |
thick black leather flanchard lined in thick scarlet cloth | 90,000 Li | Standish's |
Cruppers
Item | Price | Store |
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black leather crupper | 28,750 Kr | Bit For Horses, A |
course leather crupper | 18,942 Do | Quintan's Leather |
studded dark leather crupper | 5,600 Li | Standish's |
Decorations
Some items, such as caparisons, wreaths, and ribbons, are primarily decorative.
Caparisons
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 horse's shoulders to allow greater mobility. Caparisons are often decorated with the rider's insignia.
Wreaths
Decorative wreaths are worn on the horse's shoulders. They are often open at the bottom.
Item | Price | Store |
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black orchid and silvery rose wreath | 6,500 Kr | Bit For Horses, A |
flamerose and ivy wreath | 6,500 Kr | Bit For Horses, A |
pink and white carnation wreath | 6,500 Kr | Bit For Horses, A |
Ribbons
Ribbons may be affixed to the horse's head or chest.
Item | Price | Store |
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blue ribbon | 125 Kr | Bit For Horses, A |
bright green ribbon | 125 Kr | Bit For Horses, A |
red ribbon | 125 Kr | Bit For Horses, A |
white ribbon | 125 Kr | Bit For Horses, A |
Rosettes
Rosettes are circular ribbons.
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.
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.
Item | Price | Store |
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brushed silver curry comb | 1,760 Do | Ela's Equine Supplies |
carved steel curry comb | 250 Do | Hibarnhvidar Stables |
curry comb | 250 Do | Quintan's Leather |
curry comb missing a tooth | 175 Kr | Taelbert's Inn, Stables |
large circular curry comb with rounded steel teeth | 1,000 Li | Lasa Morit Livery |
oiled mistwood curry comb | 250 Li | Rossgallan Stables |
peregan curry comb | 250 Do | Boar Clan Stables |
wooden curry comb | 250 Kr | Bit For Horses, A |
wooden curry comb | 250 Li | Standish's |
Stiff 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.
Item | Price | Store |
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black walnut stiff brush | 500 Kr | Bit For Horses, A |
blackwood stiff brush | 500 Kr | Bit For Horses, A |
cherrywood stiff brush | 500 Kr | Bit For Horses, A |
chipped stiff brush | 200 Kr | Taelbert's Inn, Stables |
maple stiff brush | 500 Kr | Bit For Horses, A |
rosewood stiff brush | 500 Kr | Bit For Horses, A |
stained stiff brush | 300 Do | Quintan's Leather |
stiff brush | 300 Kr | Bit For Horses, A |
stiff brush | 300 Do | Boar Clan Stables |
stiff brush | 300 Li | Standish's |
teak-handled stiff brush | 500 Do | Ela's Equine Supplies |
Soft Brushes
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.
Item | Price | Store |
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two-sided soft brush | 300 Do | Hibarnhvidar Stables |
two-sided soft brush | 300 Li | Rossgallan Stables |
Mane and Tail Brushes
As the name suggests, this brush is used on the mane and tail.
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.)
Item | Price | Store |
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bent hoof pick | 1,000 Kr | Taelbert's Inn, Stables |
deer antler hoof pick | 1,600 Do | Boar Clan Stables |
hoof pick | 1,500 Kr | Bit For Horses, A |
hoof pick | 1,500 Li | Lasa Morit Livery |
hoof pick | 1,500 Do | Quintan's Leather |
hoof pick | 1,500 Li | Standish's |
onyx-handled hoof pick | 1,500 Do | Hibarnhvidar Stables |
silver-veined mistwood hoof pick | 1,500 Li | Rossgallan Stables |
sturdy hoof pick | 1,600 Do | Ela's Equine Supplies |
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 feed to groom 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
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.
Item | Price | Store |
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fresh hay | 75 Do | Ela's Equine Supplies |
hay | 45 Kr | Bit For Horses, A |
hay | 45 Do | Hibarnhvidar Stables |
hay | 45 Do | Quintan's Leather |
hay | 45 Li | Rossgallan Stables |
hay | 45 Do | Boar Clan Stables |
hay | 45 Li | Standish's |
musty hay | 45 Kr | Taelbert's Inn, Stables |
Grains
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.
Item | Price | Store |
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dry grain | 1,500 Kr | Taelbert's Inn, Stables |
fine grain | 2,500 Do | Ela's Equine Supplies |
grain | 2,000 Kr | Bit For Horses, A |
grain | 2,500 Do | Hibarnhvidar Stables |
grain | 2,500 Do | Quintan's Leather |
grain | 2,000 Li | Rossgallan Stables |
grain | 2,500 Do | Boar Clan Stables |
grain | 2,000 Li | Standish's |
Treats
Horses do not need treats, but the carrots and apples sold by stables are safe to give to your horse.
Item | Price | Store |
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fresh carrot | 5 Kr | Bit For Horses, A |
fresh carrot | 5 Li | Standish's |
green apple | 5 Do | Boar Clan Stables |
large red apple | 10 Do | Ela's Equine Supplies |
red apple | 75 Kr | Taelbert's Inn, Stables |
shiny red apple | 5 Kr | Bit For Horses, A |
shiny red apple | 10 Do | Hibarnhvidar Stables |
shiny red apple | 5 Li | Standish's |
small apple | 5 Do | Quintan's Leather |
small carrot | 5 Kr | Taelbert's Inn, Stables |
speckled golden apple | 5 Li | Rossgallan Stables |
sweet carrot | 7 Do | Ela's Equine Supplies |
sweet orange carrot | 5 Li | Rossgallan Stables |
very large carrot | 5 Do | Hibarnhvidar Stables |
Salt
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.
Item | Price | Store |
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cube of salt | 10 Kr | Bit For Horses, A |
cube of salt | 10 Do | Ela's Equine Supplies |
cube of salt | 10 Do | Hibarnhvidar Stables |
cube of salt | 10 Do | Quintan's Leather |
cube of salt | 10 Li | Rossgallan Stables |
cube of salt | 10 Do | Boar Clan Stables |
cube of salt | 10 Li | Standish's |