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Article #205: What Horse Supplies Do I Need To Enjoy Riding?

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If wishes were horses, then beggars would or other hard objects.
ride. Or so the old saying goes. If you choose to leave your horse
However, wishes were horses but not horse "barefoot", you will still need to care
supplies as well, then the beggars in for your horse's hooves, which sometimes
question would not be riding. means filing them - which in turn means a
To begin with, anyone who wishes to ride specialized file. Stables and fields
a horse, will need horse supplies in the alike need to be kept clean from
form of tack. Even the roughest rider droppings, so a good set of implements
who enjoys bareback riding will require a such as a shovel, a rake and a
bridle, and most of us would prefer to wheelbarrow are vital, although you do
have a saddle between us and the horse's not need to buy these at a specialist
spine. horse supplies retailer - any good garden
Most saddlers will stock a variety of or hardware shop should stock these.
bridles and saddles, along with a If you wish to use your horse in
selection of different types of bit, competitions, you will need further
depending on the needs of you and your equipment, and extra grooming equipment
horse. Other tack items available at a such as curry combs and hoof oil are just
good retailer of horse supplies should some of the items on your list. A horse
include halters, cruppers and trailer is vital for transporting your
breastplates. Other horse supplies are mount to the location of the competition.
more concerned with the horse's comfort The feet and legs of your horse will need
and well-being. to be protected with brushing boots and
A horse kept stabled will require good or bandages. As turnout is an important
quality food, ranging from the part of many shows and gymkhanas, you
traditional hay and oats to more modern will also require a collection of ribbons
pellets and grain mixes. Racehorses and for braiding into the mane according to
show horses in particular will require competition standards. Western riding,
very high quality, high energy feed and of course, has its own set of equipment
supplements in order to perform at their and requirements, chief of which is the
peak. specialized Western saddle.
A horse kept outdoors in pasture will Other supplies could be better referred
also require hay and other feed to as "people supplies." These are the
supplements, especially over winter. A essential items for the rider. The most
horse kept in pasture will also require a important of these is the hard hat or
cover to protect it from the elements, helmet, which comes in a range of styles
and occasionally an additional neck rug. and types, depending on your needs and
Even if you are using your horse for any showing you hope to be doing.
everyday hacking rather than Jodhpur boots are robust enough to work
competitions, you will still require a outdoors in or if a horse accidentally
few more items in the way of horse treads on your foot, but are also shaped
supplies. Grooming is a pleasure for to slide in and out of the stirrup easily
both horse and rider, and for this you - hiking boots and Wellington boots run
will require a body brush or dandy brush the risk of being caught in the stirrup,
at the very least. which can lead to horrific consequences
A hoofpick is also a vital piece of in the case of a fall. These items of
equipment in order to ensure that your protective clothing, plus others, can
horse's hooves are in good condition and easily be bought at a good horse supplies
to make sure that the sensitive frog of retailer.
the hoof is not being damaged by stones






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