You head to the Tack Shop. Your new horse will come home this week. Excitement floods your body as you think of the moment your horse exits the trailer. Before your horse goes home, make sure you have all the equipment and supplies you need.

The problem is that you are on a budget and plan to spend the money only on absolutely necessary things. When you walk through the entrance of a harness shop, the following thoughts flood your mind:

Where should I start? What exactly should I take and what not? Am I missing something I might need?

There are so many things in store that it’s easy to get overwhelmed. You can buy things you thought you needed, but then realize you wasted your money.

I’ll help you plan your shopping spree at the Tech Store. I am giving you a list of the essential horse items you need as a horse owner. Have what you need and don’t overspend.

The things you need for your new horse

There are a few key factors in what will be on your list. Are you fully mobile, have a raw or co-op ration, or do you keep your horse at home?

Most of the items you will need if you keep your horse at home are at least full board and somewhere in between with board or paddock.

The items I list in each of these categories are suitable for any way you take care of your horse. Below I have a few sections for extras you might want to add to your list if you book part boarding or keep your horse at home.

Each list builds on each other. So, keeping your horse in a tough ride will require the necessary overalls and “rough” items. If you keep your horse at home, you’ll need roughware, roughboard items, and items that your horse will keep at home.

Categories
in the horse supplies and equipment list include:

• Articles
• saddle and equipment
• horse care
• stable supply

I deal only with horse affairs, not with the rider. I assume when you buy a horse you have been riding for some time and already have the clothes, helmet, shoes etc.

Articles

halter and lead rope

I hope this is self explanatory. But just in case… You use a rope and rope to:

1. Walk your horse back and forth from the field.
2. Tie or tether your horse for grooming.
3. your horse trailer.
4. You train on land with your horse.
5. Take your horse for a walk.
6. Take your horse to the vet or farrier.

These are essentials. People sometimes even ride their horses wearing a halter.

Blankets and sheets

It depends on your horse whether you need blankets and blankets. When your horse’s coat is clipped, it will need it.

If your horse has a high metabolism, is underweight, loses weight easily, or is elderly, he will benefit from blankets.

If your horse has a warm, fluffy coat and is a good weight, it can do without a blanket. But even if your horse doesn’t generally wear blankets, you should have a waterproof blanket.

Wicker paper can help protect your horse from cold wind and rain. You can tell a horse is cold if it shivers or squats next to other horses, or if the horse’s temperature is below 30 degrees.

Tac + equipment

Bridle with bit or bridle without bit

You can choose to ride with a small bridle or a small bridle. There are different types of snaffles and many types of bits (check out our favorites here). There are also different types of bitless puzzles to choose from.

Some horses do better without gnawing, while others do better with an arched bridle. When you look at bits, some are more accepted by the horse than others.

Unfortunately, it can be a guessing game as to what works best. Using what the horse is used to once he is comfortable and comfortable with the equipment can be a good start.

You can always try something different and then sell what you don’t want to use.

saddle

The most important thing about a saddle is that it fits you and your horse. Saddles that don’t fit properly can cause a lot of problems for a horse, including pain, injuries, and behavioral problems.

If you lack experience and knowledge of saddle fitting, you will need the assistance of a qualified saddler to help you find a suitable saddle for you and your horse.

What you can do is get yourself some test saddles. Be careful not to scratch it, especially since you don’t have it. Make sure it’s your size.

Have your saddles checked by a saddler. So try the ones that fit you well and choose the one that is most comfortable.

Passenger skins

You should find a pair that is the right length for your legs and that matches the color of your saddle.

bracket

You don’t need fancy passengers. Saddle stirrups or safety stirrups work well. Unless you want more flexibility and shock absorption from your knees or ankles.

Saddle pad or saddle pad

There are many different colors, fabrics and shapes. The more you breathe, the better.

Make sure you buy the correct saddle pad for the type of saddle you are buying. There are western saddle pads, general saddle pads, flying saddle pads, dressage saddle pads and so on.

Scope or RCA

Do you want your saddle to stay on your horse? So don’t forget your girth (or saddle if you have a western saddle). Discover the size of your horse and find the right saddle size for you.

Dressage saddles have long harnesses and short harnesses. Close contact, jumping, and all-purpose saddles tend to have shorter bars and longer saddles. Western saddles use saddlebags, which come in a variety of styles. Find out your horse’s girth size from vendors if you can.

Horse care accessories

Groom kit

Here are the essentials you need for your grooming kit. I didn’t include a hard brush (aka a crazy brush) because there are some horses that don’t even like a hard brush.

• Huff Beck
• comb curry
• Soft brush
• A toiletry bag, bucket, or container

I have trained horses that were very sensitive and thin skinned and could not handle harsh brushes. They are regularly looked after and cleaned with these items.

Soft brushes can get to the horse’s face and legs where hard brushes cannot. But it’s up to you if you want a hard/striking brush.

Shower set

These are the essentials for your shower collection. You can get creative and use a curry comb, your hand as a sweat scraper, or just buy a sweat scraper. However, if you use a curry comb like this you will need to clean it first, especially after you have washed your horse as it will most likely be very dirty.

• Shampoo
• Wash the bucket or container
• sponge

fly spray

Flies are annoying and drive horses crazy. At the very least, you want to help your poor horse with a regularly replenished fly spray. You usually have to apply it several times a day.

Where I live in Massachusetts, flying season is typically May through October and it can get really bad.

Sitting Logs : Coarse or Co-op board

The most complete barns have all the stationery for you. Here’s what you’ll need for a hard or co-op climb.

a bucket of water

You will need a bucket or pail of water to hang in the stall. If your horse tends to drink a lot, you’ll need an extra amount. Don’t forget to buy double sets for hanging buckets.

bucket or manger

You will need a bucket to put your horse’s grain in. There are several types of grain buckets that you can choose from. You can choose a rubber pet bowl, a flat bucket as your water bucket, a triangular corner pet bowl that needs 4 double-sided snaps, or a rounded corner pet bowl that needs 3 snaps (but depending on the brand, some will come with the supplied snaps). ).

Heugabel

If you’re doing rough plank, you’re probably ripping out your horses’ stalls. Some barns offer pitchforks while others require you to have a pitchfork.

It may still be a good idea to have your own in case others in the stall roll up their stalls.

First aid kit

You want a basic first aid kit in case your horse gets a cut or some sort of wound.

Horse maintenance needs at home

So you choose to keep your horse on your property. I assume you have land, a pasture with secure paddocks for horses, a barn with boxes or sheds, a place for a manure pile, a place to store grain, hay and sawdust, and an area for riding.

You will also need the following supplies to keep your horse at home.

Mud tub or wheel barrel

They will turn polluting stable waste into a pile of slime. Make sure you have a good spot where you can’t place the manure pile too close to the barn as it will get very hot and may get hot enough to start a fire in the barn.

Some rough slab barns may require a trough or wheelbarrow, but generally not.

salt block holder

Whether it’s a stand on the floor or the wall of the stall, you’ll want your horse to have access to a salt or mineral block.

Broom

You will need a broom to clear the driveway of the barn, sweep the front of your barn and remove any cobwebs around the barn that are a fire hazard.

water basin for the field

Your horses need water in the pasture. Most coarse paneled barns provide these, but you may need them if you don’t.

Bow tie or single tie

This is your horse’s problem when caring for and breeding your horse. You will also need an eyelet to screw into the wall to secure the rope.

growing mass

This will be kept in your riding arena or if you have a paddock. It helps to relieve the horse’s back of the unnecessary stress it would be subjected to from regular stepping off the ground.

feed drums

Large metal trash cans are also good for storing grain.

feed scoop

For extracting and measuring horse grain. Some people just use a quart can of coffee, which can work just like a scoop for a tack shop.

cleaning brush

You want to empty, scrub and refill your water buckets regularly. You will need a brush to clean or you can use a fairly clean stiff brush.

So you can save money on
horse supplies and equipment

There are actually several ways you can save money by checking the boxes on your horse gear and grocery list. These are places on and off the internet. Get ready to roll up your sleeves and play Trench Horse style.

Tack stores sell online and in person

If you’re lucky, there might be a good retail store out there that can save you a lot of money.

Be careful though, as I’ve noticed some stores make it look like a good deal when it’s nearly the same as the regular price.

Clearance department in
tech stores

Stores often have a section where everything is out of stock. Maybe you can find some gems and save some good money.

Horse rescue and adoption centers

Google your local rescue center and contact them to see if they sell donated horse gear. I saved up a lot of money to buy used tack, jackets, boots, blankets and sheets, and even horse books from the MSPCA.

Technology auctions

Just like horse auctions, there are also the best auctions. It may take a bit of research online, but I’ve seen online and in-person auctions for saddles, tack, and other horse gear.

The only thing is, if you buy a saddle, it might not fit your horse and you can’t return it.

Facebook Market

You can find used horse equipment that people in your community are looking to sell. You should check if the seller is willing to ship as some people just want to take delivery.

eBay

On eBay you will find used and new items at reasonable prices. However, when you look at a saddle, see if you can put it back if it doesn’t fit properly.

Wal-Mart and the dollar tree

There are some random items that you can use as fantasy items. You’ve seen a toiletry bag, grooming glove, car wiper that doubles as a sweat scraper, buckets, and more.

You just have to keep your eyes peeled and who knows what you might discover.

Buy a used saddle

This will definitely save you money. Brand new $2000 saddle can be used from $950. Your best bet is to find saddles that can be tried on or return them after purchase if they don’t fit.

You will want to know what size your horse needs and what size you need. Get an idea of ​​the brands of saddles you want. Find a saddle fitter who can make sure your horse is comfortable with him.

Do you have everything for your new horse?

Make sure that if you are on full board or a tough climb, you know what equipment and services the ranch will provide.

Sometimes a full barn will provide all stationary supplies, including buckets of water, a bucket of feed, and a salt block holder. Other full boarding sheds may require you to supply these items yourself.

The same goes for raw cardboard. Make sure you know what’s on offer so you know what you need. To make your life easier, find out before your horse comes home.