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A disorganized tack room can be a huge pain. I recently went riding with a very kind and horse-loving person, but if I’m honest, their tack room organization left me stressed out! It took almost an hour to find all of the bridles, saddles, saddle pads, over-reach boots, and riding helmets we needed before we could ride out\u2014and we were only three riders!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

A tack room should be organized, with everything in its place, so you can find what you need without having to look for it. It can save you time and frustration, while giving you a more enjoyable riding experience overall. So before you start throwing things into empty feed bags and shoe boxes, it’s time to design a tack room organization plan!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Your tack room is about to get a revamp, and you might never be able to live with a disorganized tack room again! Time to roll up your sleeves and get started with these great tack room ideas.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

(P.S. If you’re looking for ideas that are specifically for small tack rooms\/spaces, check out this article<\/a>. And for tack room ideas on the cheap, <\/em>check out this one<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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    The Purpose of a Tack Room<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

    If you’re a non-horsey person or are brand new to riding, you might wonder what tack is and why you need a whole room for it. Riders know that a tack room is a rider’s sanctuary, where you keep all your horse riding equipment<\/u><\/a> and other horse-related items.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    A tack room is a term that refers to any space where riding equipment and other horse-related paraphernalia are kept. So, while we call it a tack room, it doesn’t necessarily have to be a room! Tack rooms can be a locked trunk, the back of your car, an old closet, and even a recycled fridge.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    No matter the type of tack room you have come up with, a tack room is there to keep your horse-related things neat and clean and where you can find them quickly when you need to.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    The Tack Room Plan<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

    Before you start organizing, you first have to decide what you want to put in your tack room. Do you have riding equipment such as saddles, bridles, helmets, and safety gear? Perhaps you also need a space where you can store medication you may need in case your horse is sick or injured? Other things to think about include boots, winter blankets, rugs, grooming supplies, boots, and maybe even training books you might want to keep at the barn to reference as you improve your riding skills.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Different Tack Room Sections & Areas<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

    Once you know what will actually go into your tack room, you can create different areas where you can store tack. If your tack room is small, you can use different containers, specific baskets, and even an old closet to make the most of the space available to you. (See more small tack room ideas here.<\/a>)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Labels Make Things A Lot Easier!<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

    Part of making an organized tack room is to label every storage area or container so you instantly know where your items are and can access them easily. Labeling also helps you know where to put things back.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Additionally, if you have some friends over for a ride, you can help them pack things away neatly and easily when they are labeled. This can help you protect your tack investments by not losing anything… After all, the costs of all of that riding gear adds up and you want it to last as long as possible!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Tack Room Staples for Neatness<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

    A few basic things can really make your life so much easier when it comes to your tack room. Ensure you have all the items you use regularly, such as your bridle and saddle, in an easy-to-access area<\/strong> of your tack room.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Smaller items such as spare bits, shoes, boots, etc., can be stored in closed containers<\/strong> to make it easier to keep them clean and in their place. Having plastic containers for smaller items<\/strong> is a great way to keep things neat and orderly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    How to Store Different Tack Items<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

    Different horse-related paraphernalia require different storage tactics to keep them neat, clean, and in their place. Here are a few ways to store the basic items you should have in your tack room.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Saddles<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

    A saddle should be stored in its saddle bag on a saddle rack or suitable saddle trunk. If you ride frequently, you may choose not to place your saddle back in its bag. But even then, it’s a good idea to cover the saddle with a bag to prevent accidental spills and damage.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Use a stirrup iron pouch<\/strong> to prevent the stirrups rubbing at the saddle’s panels. Tie stirrups up against the saddle to prevent bruised knees when a stirrup swings free from a saddle as you take the saddle down from the rack.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Use a saddle rack like this English Wall Mount Saddle Rack<\/u><\/a> to keep your English saddle neat, or you can also create your own unique saddle mounting system using a few different DIY methods:<\/p>\n\n\n\n