Mike Isnardy’s prize saddle

Some of Mike Isnardy’s winnings are now artifacts at the BC Cowboy Hall of Fame, Museum of the Cariboo Chilcotin, Williams Lake, including the prize saddle presented to him as 1975 Bronc rider champion by the International Rodeo Association.

Bridle, spurs and hackamore belonging to Mike Isnardy. Photo: Maurice Guibord

A bridle is a piece of equipment used to direct a horse. It includes both the headstall that holds a bit that goes in the mouth of a horse, and the reins that are attached to the bit. In the photo, the bridle is partially visible on the right. A hackamore is a bridle that does not have a bot.

A spur is a metal tool designed to be worn in pairs on the heels of riding boots for the purpose of directing a horse or other animal to move forward or laterally while riding. The spur is used in many equestrian disciplines. The pair is on the left.