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Anything I need for my horse supply list?

I'm getting a horse soon and we already have a saddle and bridle. I have a list of things I need to buy, is there anything else?

Blankets-What kinds? rain sheet, etc.

Halter and lead rope

Grooming supplies

Buckets

Saddle Pad

Rags

Leg wraps

Fly mask

Fly spray

Grain tub

Lunge line

Oh and I have the Girth, reins, bit, muck bucket and pitch fork. Not including feed and hay.

Update:

Of course I have a stable! but thanks for reminding me.

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    Congratulations! Sounds like u r doing well! A full first aid kit is advisable, as is water buckets, an emergency contact book, lunging cavesson (single line lunging is bad for a horse so instead of a cavesson use the bridle with side reins, a roller, and lunge whip) working boots are useful tooo, and horse shampoo! If the horse is living out a few newzelands are good, fly rug, and cooler if nessasairy. U will need sizes for these, if indoors a stable rug is suitable. Hooe ive helped and good luck hunni

  • 9 years ago

    I have a horse myself but depending on what style you want to ride. I ride western which means I need western gear. Thicker saddle pad and different saddle, spilt reins and a different bridle with no nose band. If your riding English make sure that the saddle is right for the horse as an incorrect saddle can hurt the horses back and therefore injure it.

    Some horses may require extra feed or fodder. So ask the person if they need any special food as that can add more $$$$ to your stock. Also finding a dental dentist for your horse is only a once a year thing I think and the farrier (trims the feet) needs to come 8 weeks and while he gets his feet done do the wormer as that's an 6-8 weeks also.

    For supplies find out what size your horse is in rugs mine is a 5.3ft which is from his chest to tail. It's best to get one a lil bigger allowing room. Also depending on the weather and type of horse can varify the rugs. My horse has a winter (true blue) and a summer (ascot) while my sisters horse has 3 rugs in winter. The summer, a warm one which I forgot what it's called and a winter rug.

    Supplies:

    If you want to do showing:

    Shampoo

    Conditioner

    Shedding blade if has wooly coat

    Hair ties (can buy horse ones) presentation is good.

    Wormer

  • 9 years ago

    Blankets--Not every horse needs blankets. If the horse is kept outside and allowed to grow a full winter coat, they don't need them. For that reason, you have to decide what you want (ie, if you'll clip your horse, keep him blanketed/under lights, or let him go natural) and what the horse is used to before you can make that decision. Our (the barn) show horses all have a sheet and a heavy blanket, because we keep their coats short and sleek. The pastured horses do not wear blankets. However, you'll need to wait until you buy a horse to get a blanket, because they're different sizes. If you buy a horse that normally wears one, you may be able to take it.

    You'll need extra halters/leads...that's one thing you won't want to wait until you get to a tack store to replace, in the event one breaks/goes missing when you need it. Same for buckets...always have a couple extra on hand. If the horse is outside, you might prefer a water tank/tub that doesn't have to be filled so often. You can also use a half-barrel or similar sized tub in a stall, which is helpful if you don't have someone helping you or won't be in and out of the barn all day (so your horse won't be thirsty in between fillings).

    Not all horses use/need protective boots/wraps, if that's what you meant by "leg wraps." You'll also want the correct size if you do use boots. As far as medical supplies go, you will want some kind of wraps, gauze pads, and basic medicines (for minor cuts/scrapes as well as initial treatment of something more serious while you're waiting on the vet).

    It's good that you already have a saddle/bridle, but keep in mind that not everything works on every horse...especially bits. Most saddles (especially western) will fit most horses with the correct pad, unless you buy a horse with really unusual conformation, but you'll want to be sure. Same for bridles, if it's a horse sized bridle...but there are some horses that need a slightly smaller size (my old half-Arab used a cob size) or a larger one (draft size...my QH is close to that!). Bits are very specific to the horse, especially for higher level work and not just trail riding, because they provide different cues. They also come in different sizes. You can try your bit, but don't be opposed to buying a new one if necessary. You'll probably want an extra pad. Actually, extras of anything is always handy...it's no fun when a rein breaks, for example, and you can't ride until you get to the tack store. However, some of that stuff would mostly be inconvenient if you were to not have it for a few days, so if you don't have the funds for extras, it's not a big deal.

    If you're planning to lunge the horse with the lunge line, you may want a lunge whip. Not all horses need them, but every horse has a lazy day, and there are some horses that are just about impossible to lunge without it. I rarely use a whip when lunging my horse because he's spooked by it and typically lunges well without it, but my mom's horse won't lunge without it.

    You'll want a place to store it. You said you have the barn, but do you have saddle racks, bridle hooks, etc.? You don't want to just dump the stuff on the floor. It doesn't have to be fancy at all, but you want a place for everything.

    You'll want numbers/contact info for a local vet and farrier before you get the horse, so that you have someone to call if something happens.

  • 9 years ago

    Treat pouch and treats!! And depending on where you live, just a waterproof medium blanket should be fine. Do you have a lunge whip, riding whip, side reigns for lunging, and riding helmet? You definitely want side reigns when you lunge your horse to put them on the bit (not too tight) and make them come through in the back without holding. These are great. And a lunge whip to brush their hind legs underneath them so they come round in the back also and keep a nice frame and encourage them forward and keep them away from you if they turn in. I'm sure you already know this though. And long riding whip just to brush the hind legs under when you ride and help as a training aid for moves if you ride dressage. Have fun!

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  • 9 years ago

    sounds good to start out with. blankets aren't really a must unless you have really cold winters. any other blankets are really up to u. and when you do get a horse, please make sure you have ur saddle properly fitted to the horse or else u can really hurt her back and have problems.

    oh also, leg wraps aren't a must wither and can be very expensive for a good pair but if u really want them go for it. also id get a medical kit! never know what is going to happen. make sure u have numbers for farriers and vets that are nearby. never know when ur gonna have an emergency

  • Anonymous
    9 years ago

    You'll find out more when you have the horse. It's a never ending process. You sound good to start off with, you probably dont' need a fly mask.

  • 9 years ago

    A stable.

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