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Horse equipment

The components of the harness

The details are made of metal alloys. Date: Bronze Age. Location: Zhetysu Region, Taldykorgan City Technique: heating, melting, casting

Women’s Saddle

Made of wood. The front part is high and straight, while the back is cut and split. The saddle is

Saddle

Handicrafts by District Resident Nursipat Galimov – Saddle, Stirrup, Whip Handles, Muzzle Date: 2000 Material: Suede leather, metal Technique: Handmade

Saddle

Crafted by Kanat Nurmakhanov (born 1950, Karakum village), a master of applied arts and poet-artist. Nurmakhanov is a participant of

Girth strap

The breast collar is made of durable leather and is positioned horizontally above the saddle, running across the animal’s shoulders.

Saddle

The item is made of wood and light brown tanned leather. Decorative elements include round metal studs with ornamentation. The

Saddle (Ertoqym)

Decorated with silver and gemstones. The ertoqym is a traditional Kazakh saddle designed for horseback riding. This particular example features

Bridle

The bridle is a headgear used to control a horse while riding or leading it. It consists of reins, bit,

Bridle

A component of horse harness. An item made of leather, used for steering, placed on the horse’s head. Donated by

Chest protector

Chest strap (omildirik) is one of the elements of horse harness. It is placed on the horse’s chest to prevent

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