jockey

Person who rides a racehorse; a jockey rides with very short stirrups and the body hunched over the horse’s neck.

saddle

Slightly curved part that is usually made of leather; it is laid on the horse’s back for the jockey to sit on.

riding cap

Hard piece of equipment designed to protect the head.

shadow roll

Part that blocks the horse’s view of the ground; this prevents the horse from mistaking shadows for obstacles to jump over.

rein

Strap that the jockey holds to control the bit to steer the horse.

riding crop

Thin flexible stick that the rider uses to spur on the horse.

girth

Strap around the horse’s belly that keeps the saddle on its back.

saddlecloth

Padded piece of cloth underneath the saddle that protects the horse’s back from chafing and protects the saddle from the horse’s sweat.