Every summer, like clockwork, my boots hit the dirt and my heart gets that giddy flutter—because it’s
But this year, I tried something new. Something a little silly. A little brainy. A little whinny-cal.
I taught
Kids learn best when they’re having fun, and these riddles became our secret sauce—our giggle-fueled gateway into grooming, tack, breeds, and barn life. We’d gather in a circle, usually with ponies nosing in from the fence line, and I’d toss out a riddle. Eyes would squint. Hands would shoot up. Sometimes a kid would shout “the saddle!” and the pony would snort in approval. (Coincidence? Maybe. But I like to think the horses were in on the game too.)
Here are a few of the riddles we used to learn horsey terms:
1. I’m leather or nylon, I clip and I tie,
I keep your
Around their head I gently go,
To lead or tie up—what do you know?
(Answer: Halter)
2.I’m not a glove, but I go on your hand,
To curry the mud and dirt off your stand.
Rub me in circles, not too fast—
I’m the first tool you’ll grab, not the last.
(Answer: Curry comb)
3.I’m firm with teeth, but I don’t bite,
I flick off dust till your coat is bright.
You use me second, once you curry—
What am I that makes your
(Answer: Hard brush)
4.I help with the hooves, I’m shaped like a pick,
I clean out the gunk, quick, quick, quick!
I keep your
What tool am I that works each day?
(Answer: Hoof pick)
5.I sit on your back, and hold you tight,
I have stirrups and padding to ride just right.
I’m not a seat, but sort of the same—
What am I with a girthed-up name?
(Answer: Saddle)
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6.I’m placed under your saddle so you don’t rub raw,
I cushion the ride and earn your awe.
I come in fleece, foam, or gel—
What am I? Riders know me well!
(Answer: Saddle pad)
7.I’m full of holes, but that’s my style,
I go on your foot for barn chores in a while.
Water and mud don’t bother me—
What am I that’s worn past the knee?
(Answer: Muck boots)
8.I’m not a blanket, though I go on the back,
I buckle and strap, I keep warmth on track.
After a bath or in chilly night air—
What am I that shows you care?
(Answer:
9.I’m not jewelry, but I do shine,
I keep your bit looking mighty fine.
I’m used for cleaning metal with care—
What am I that helps your tack prepare?
(Answer: Tack cleaner / bit polish)
10.I’m used for manes, not for your hair,
Though I have bristles and plastic to spare.
I get out tangles with gentle might—
What tool am I that gets braids right?
(Answer: Mane comb)
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11.I’m used to secure your saddle tight,
I wrap around your
Without me, you’d surely slip and slide—
What am I, hugging your
(Answer: Girth or cinch)
12.I’m not a hat, but I go on your head,
To keep you safe from falling dread.
With buckles and straps, I fit just snug—
What am I to prevent a thud?
(Answer: Riding helmet)
13.I clip and I buzz, but not like a bee,
I shorten your coat so neat and tidy.
I’m loud but useful, and come with a cord—
What grooming tool can’t be ignored?
(Answer: Clippers)
14.I’m shaped like a glove, but not for your hand,
I pull out loose hair—now isn’t that grand?
You’ll love me in spring when the shedding’s insane—
What am I, who helps with the mane?
(Answer: Shedding blade / grooming glove)
15.I’m soft as a whisper, the last in line,
To brush your
No more dust, I’m gentle and sweet—
What tool am I that finishes the feat?
(Answer: Soft brush)
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16.I’m not a blanket, yet I go on the face,
I keep the flies out of your
I’ve got mesh and straps and look kind of cool—
What am I, the summertime tool?
(Answer: Fly mask)
17.I’m not a doctor, but I often wrap,
Around your
I help wounds heal and offer support—
What am I in the first aid report?
(Answer: Vet wrap / standing wrap)
18. I carry your brushes, picks, and spray,
So you can groom without delay.
I might be a box, a tote, or a bag—
What am I with a barn-day swag?
(Answer: Grooming tote / kit)
19.I keep the bugs from biting legs,
With patterns wild and strap-on pegs.
I look like a sheet, but I buzz and twirl—
What am I that helps your
(Answer: Fly sheet)
20.I’m not for soup, though I have a handle,
I hold water, grain, or even a candle (if you’re fancy!).
I’m found in the stall or hung on a gate—
What am I that helps fill your
(Answer: Feed bucket or water bucket)
These riddles turned out to be more than brain teasers—they became icebreakers, memory tricks, and moments of pure joy. And let’s be honest, it’s a lot more fun than just memorizing a diagram of tack.
So if you’re teaching
Because learning horses should feel like an adventure. Like galloping across a meadow with the wind in your hair and a grin on your face. And if it includes a few rhymes and riddles along the way? Even better.
A Special Thank You to Ms. Pencils Away 📚✏️
I just want to send a big, heartfelt thank you to Ms. Pencils Away for being an inspiration and a truly fantastic teacher.
Your videos are filled with creativity, clarity, and that spark of magic that only the very best teachers seem to have. You don’t just explain things—you connect, you engage, and you make learning feel possible and joyful. Whether it’s through the way you break down concepts or the energy you bring to each lesson, you remind us what great teaching looks like.
My hat’s off to you, Ms. Pencils Away. Keep being amazing—and thank you for all you do!
With admiration,
🖍️✨ The Full Cheek Team
Ms. Pencils Away YouTube & TikTok
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