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	Tack - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		On a sloop rigged sailboat, the mainsail tack is connected to the mast and the boom at the gooseneck.
		Also, a "tack" is the manoeuvre where a sailing boat (yacht) turns its bow through the wind so that the wind changes from one side to the other.
		"Tack" is the general term for equestrian equipment, horse tack or harness, that which is carried by the horse.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Tack (508 words)

	Tack -- Facts, Info, and Encyclopedia article (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-05)
		In sailing, the tack is the lower corner of the (A large piece of fabric (as canvas) by means of which wind is used to propel a sailing vessel) sail's leading edge.
		On the same boat, a foresail tack is clipped to the (Any of various floor-like platforms built into a vessel) deck and (An adjustable stay from the foremast to the deck or bowsprit; controls the bending of the mast) forestay.
		"Tack" is a technical term used in the (Reproduction by applying ink to paper as for publication) printing process to represent the stickiness or adherence value of an ink as it applied to paper.
	www.absoluteastronomy.com /encyclopedia/t/ta/tack.htm (545 words)

	Encyclopedia: Horse tack
		Tack is any of the various accessories worn by horses in the course of their use as domesticated animals.
		A martingale is a piece of tack used on horses to control head carriage.
		Categories: Horse tack A spur is a metal instrument composed of a shank, neck, and prick, rowel (sharp-toothed wheel), or blunted end fastened to the heel of a horseman.
	www.nationmaster.com /encyclopedia/Horse-tack (2593 words)

	Manpages (1:tack) (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-05)
		The tack program has three purposes: (1) to help you build a new terminfo entry describing an unknown terminal, (2) to test the correctness of an existing entry, and (3) to develop the correct pad timings needed to ensure that screen updates don’t fall behind the incoming data stream.
		Tack presents a series of screen-painting and interactive tests in ways which are intended to make any mismatches between the terminfo entry and reality visually obvious.
		Since tack is designed to test terminfo’s it is not possible to rely on the correctness of the terminfo data base.
	tack.1.man.c0d1ng.com (2290 words)

	TACK - Definition
		(c) The direction of a vessel in regard to the trim of her sails; as, the starboard tack, or port tack; -- the former when she is closehauled with the wind on her starboard side; hence, the run of a vessel on one tack; also, a change of direction.
		Especially, to attach or secure in a slight or hasty manner, as by stitching or nailing; as, to tack together the sheets of a book; to tack one piece of cloth to another; to tack on a board or shingle; to tack one piece of metal to another by drops of solder.
		Note: In tacking, a vessel is brought to point at first directly to windward, and then so that the wind will blow against the other side.
	www.hyperdictionary.com /dictionary/tack (649 words)

	Graniterock: Technical Note - Tack Coat Emulsion
		Tack coats should not be applied during period of cold or wet weather.
		Too much tack coat may create a plane of slippage between the two pavement courses as the asphalt acts as a lubricant rather than an adhesive.
		The tack helps hold the patch in place and imparts a watertight seal between the patch and the surrounding pavement.
	www.graniterock.com /tn754.html (505 words)

	Tack - Definition of Tack - Horse Encyclopedia
		Premium horse tack, custom chaps, chinks, saddles and buckles for the serious competitor or weekend trail rider.
		There are options for all budgets, from finding a good, used saddle in your local tack shop to custom-ordering a fancy dressage saddle.
		Well-made used tack is often a better bargain than new, cheap equipment that might not last as well.
	www.horseandridergear.com /encyclopedia/tack.aspx (316 words)

	Professional Jeweler Archive: Common Tack-Welding Applications
		After tack welding, if the alignment for final soldering or welding isn’t properly established, the part can be removed easily from the assembly and retacked.
		Tack a solder bead to the assembly using the vacuum and tweezers leads with the equipment set at 30 volts at the low energy setting.
		In addition to tack welding, the ABI Tack II welder is capable of performing fusion welding.
	www.professionaljeweler.com /archives/articles/2002/dec02/1202pb3.html (565 words)

	Horse Tack, Part 1 (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-05)
		Tack is slang for the equipment you use with horses--it includes everything from saddles to bridles to bits to hobbles.
		Sometimes I like a piece of tack to be made of a leather more delicate, or even of something else entirely, but typically I like the tough, smooth harness leather.
		A piece of tack that I'm quite picky on as well is the cinch.
	www.suite101.com /article.cfm/horse_training/95161 (490 words)

	definition of tack
		A peculiar flavor or taint; as, a musty tack.
		The part of a sail to which the tack is usually fastened; the foremost lower corner of fore-and-aft sails, as of schooners (see Illust.
		The direction of a vessel in regard to the trim of her sails; as, the starboard tack, or port tack; -- the former when she is closehauled with the wind on her starboard side; hence, the run of a vessel on one tack; also, a change of direction.
	www.brainydictionary.com /words/ta/tack227764.html (364 words)

	Tack Encyclopedia Article, Definition, History, Biography (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-05)
		Looking For tack - Find tack and more at Lycos Search.
		Horse Supplies and Tack- Fairview Supply - Shop for Horse Supplies and Tack from our large selection.
		Tack, equine supplies, horse saddles and much more.
	quiltplace.com /encyclopedia/Tack (645 words)

	Tack Shop (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-05)
		Partner, E Schmitt grabs his tack box by the edge of the tack box.
		Somerset is a little hesitant about approaching the tack shop salesperson forcing J Hoke to stretch for his tack item.
		Somerset however is not worried about the drum when J Hoke puts the tack box down on the way home.
	www.mountedgames.org /NGTackShop.html (328 words)

	Peruvian Tack
		Tack for the Peruvian Paso horse has been sold in the USA for over 30 years.
		However, until Peruvian Tack began its product innovations, there had never been any efforts to make tack that fits the American Paso.
		Peruvian Tack Has conducted many studies to define the measurements for saddles, headgear, stirrups, gamarrillas, etc. needed by American customers.
	www.peruviantack.com (273 words)

	Tack Coat , Continued
		Tack coat materials may be as follows: (1) a road
		for a tack coat is similar to that described for a prime
		The formulas for a tack coat estimates are as follows:
	www.tpub.com /content/engine/14080/css/14080_193.htm (165 words)

	Discount horse tack shops - Double R Tack Shop
		Double R Tack inventories the ones that are rated as favorite or best buy.
		Besides selling tack, Double R Tack will also be carrying clothing and gifts for equestrians and health products for equines.
		NOTE: Double R Tack has a policy of not giving out our customers' information without their consent.
	www.rrtack.com (290 words)

	TACK International: Sales, Marketing, Management and Interactive UK and International Business Training and Learning ... (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-05)
		A motivated and results driven sales team is the key success factor for most organisations in today's business climate.
		At TACK our promise is simple - by developing your sales team we'll help you to advance your business.
		As a specialist provider of sales and sales management development solutions in the UK and in over 40 countries worldwide, we offer a variety of open and in-company sales training in key skills areas including negotiation, key account management, sales management, telephone
	www.tack.co.uk (182 words)

	Courbette Saddlery Company, Inc. Tack Care
		The reliability of all tack depends on proper maintenance and care.
		Never use hot water to clean tack as it has an unwanted drying effect.
		Examine your tack from time to time for signs of excessive stretch or wear, enlarged buckle holes, extreme dryness and damaged stitching.
	www.courbette.com /infos/tackcare.html (155 words)

	Horse Tack (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-05)
		Although all of the examples are western-type tack, the pieces of tack described are useful to any horseman.
		Learning how to make your own tack can be very handy out on a trail when...
		This book will answer all your questions about tack, what it is used for and if you need it.
	tack.horse-book-store.com (305 words)

	Tack n Stuff Shop (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-05)
		Tack for your horse - We are located near the state line of KY.
		Payment information will be securely transmitted from our customers' browser to our shopping cart servers using 128 Bit SSL encryption.
		Smithall Family Tack 4588 Hible Rd Tennyson, Indiana 47637-7120
	www.tack-n-stuff.com (51 words)

	Endurance Tack
		We want the tack to be correct in every way.
		Keep the tack clean and like new during your inspection.
		All tack is available in Arab, full horse size and custom sizes upon request.
	www.hought.com /end.biot.t.html (412 words)

	Texas-Tack Online Homepage
		Texas Tack has supplied Cowboys and Ranchers the highest quality tack since 1977.
		Growing up in his small Texas town there were no tack and saddle shops which meant that mail order was the only alternative to purchase tack goods.
		Saxon also stated that Texas Tack hopes to see the completion of the upgrade finished by late August of 2005.
	www.texas-tack.com (330 words)

	Cowboy Horse Tack: Rawhide and Horsehair Western Tack
		Cowboy Horse Tack: Rawhide and Horsehair Western Tack
		Horsehair hitching to make the finest western tack available.
		Contact Us Cowboy Horse Tack is more than just a name for a business.
	www.cowboyhorsetack.com (177 words)

	tack
		His line of questioning began on the wrong tack.
		to change the course of (a sailing vessel) to the opposite tack.
		to equip a horse with tack (usually fol.
	www.infoplease.com /ipd/A0685037.html (281 words)

	The Horse Mall Home Page - Horse and rider equipment, tack, boots, polo, and supplies.
		Tack, clothing, boots, and many more products for horse and rider.
		The largest selection of indoor and outdoor polo tack and equipment in the world - on or off the 'Net!
		This page, and all contents, are Copyright (C) 2004 by F.H.F. LLC., Westport, CT 06880 Prices, specifications and availability subject to change without notice.
	www.horsemall.com /main.html (308 words)

	www.tack.lt (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-05)
		We offer a comprehensive range of training programmes in Sales, Customer Service, Telephone Skills, Sales Management, Marketing, Management, Communication and Team Building - all designed to provide relevant and practical solutions to your organisation's development needs.
		TACK International stands for high quality practical training presented by skilled professionals who really understand their subjects.
		TACK International is an investment in the future of your people and in the success of your business.
	www.tack.lt (197 words)

	The Tack Online \| BUENA VISTA UNIVERSITY (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-05)
		Subscribe to The Tack, it's only $25 a year!
		Seniors Johnessia Thomas and Matt Wittry were named Buena Vista University's (BVU) 2005 Homecoming Queen and King last Friday, Oct. 7, during the annual Homecoming Pep Rally held in the Lamberti Recreation Center.
		The Tack is produced weekly during the school year and has a staff of over 60 students.
	tack.bvu.edu (216 words)

	Horse Tack Supplies at Circle-S Tack, Inc. (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-05)
		Our goal is to give you a simple, hassle free place to buy your horse supplies on the internet.
		We carry a wide variety of tack necessities, such as bits, girths, reins, lead ropes, snaps...
		We have many products in our tack store that have not been added to our website yet.
	www.circle-s-inc.com (126 words)

	Daredevil of Extreme.com Version 3.0 (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-05)
		TACK to compete in a unique Best 2 out of 3 Falls match this Saturday night at The Red Barn!
		TACK and Bones to meet again, this time in the parking lot!?!?
		The Tack Press has results from Friday's HWA Aftermath
	www.daredevilofextreme.com (71 words)

	Amazon.com: Books: The New Book of Saddlery and Tack (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-05)
		Serious horsemen as well as collectors and dealers will appreciate this visually opulent survey of bits, saddles, bridles, harnesses, and all the related horse gear imaginable.
		This authoritative reference ranges in coverage from the simple devices of Classical times to state-of-the-art equipment advertised in the latest tack catalog.
		The book starts out with a history of tack, up through the making of the modern saddle; covers specialty saddles; has an extensive section on bits, bridles and additional aids; covers driving and farm harnesses; various training aids, outlines a well-equipped stable; illustrates various cerimonial trappings, and shows us samples of riding dress.
	www.amazon.com /exec/obidos/tg/detail/-/0876052898?v=glance (552 words)

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