In the care and keeping of horses, it is necessary to have a variety of standard horse supplies at the ready in order to responsibly fulfill our duties as horse owners or caregivers.
While fundamental needs such as quality food, adequate water, and comfortable shelter are obvious, there are additional supplies that are absolutely essential to the health and functionality of the horse in question and they are classified by the physical care for the horse and utilization of the horse’s abilities.
Included in physical care are those horse supplies that feature the materials used for grooming the animal. Frequent horse grooming is imperative for the comfort and appearance of the horse.
The supplies most often used in grooming include a curry comb – used to loosen dirt in the horse’s coat, a dandy brush which removes the dirt, a body brush which grooms the coat, a mane comb which does the same for the horse’s mane, a hoof pick/brush which cleans the hoofs, and a polishing towel used to give the horse a healthy sheen at the end of brushing.
As important as grooming in the physical care for a horse is medical care. Just as we keep a First Aid Kit in our homes should anyone require assistance, we must also keep a Horse First Aid kit as a part of your standard horse supplies.
Of course, in the event of illness or injury it is imperative that a veterinarian be called immediately; but in the meantime, a first aid kit can help you keep your horse comfortable – and out of immediate danger – until the doctor can arrive. Such items that should be included in first aid kit for horses include:
*antiseptics
*wound dressings
*bandages
*splints
*tweezers
*thermometer
There are, of course, those horse supplies that are associated with the utilization of the horse. For example, in order to ride your horse, you must have a variety of horse supplies on hand for riding.
The equipment used in this case is referred to as tack and includes:
Saddles – The “seat” in which the rider sits.
Stirrups – Which act as a support for the rider’s feet.
Bridles and Halters – Which slip over the horse’s head and are used to control the movement of the horse.
Reins – The ropes that run from the bit to the rider’s hands.
Bit – Which fits in the mouth of the horse.
Ultimately, there is a variety of equipment that is used for different styles of riding, racing, or showing a horse. The type of supplies used differs in each particular situation.
Owning a horse requires a significant amount of responsibility. As owners, we are committed to the physical and emotional care for the animals that have been entrusted to us.
Proper medical attention, healthy nutrition and hydration, frequent and loving grooming, and a dedication to having proper horse supplies on hand at all times are all a part of taking comprehensive care of our horses.
About the Author:
For more information on horses, try visiting http://www.interestinghorses.com – a website that specializes in providing horse related tips, advice and resources including information on horse supplies.
Article Source: ArticlesBase.com – The Importance Of Horse Supplies In Maintaining A Healthy Animal
Horse Bits & Bridles : Bit-less Horse Bridles
|
|
Mens Western Shirt size Large Horse Bit & Bridle Rodeo $39.95 |
|
|
VERY NICE! Horse Barrel Racing/Racer/Race L/S Shirt NWT $26.95 |
|
|
VERY NICE! Horse Barrel Racing/Racer/Race L/S Shirt NWT $26.95 |
|
|
VERY NICE! Horse Barrel Racing/Racer/Race L/S Shirt NWT $26.95 |
|
|
Bit & Bridle Rust Color Women’s Horse Sweatshirt-Sz 3x $19.99 |
|
|
Horses Ranch Trucks Bit Bridle T-Shirt Black L NWT $15.99 |
|
|
BIT & BRIDLE MENS SHIRT W/ HORSES WESTERN BURGUNDY 3X $10.00 |
|
|
Bit & Bridle Red White USA Flag Horses Camp Shirt L $9.99 |
|
|
BIT & BRIDLE MENS SHIRT W/ HORSES ALL OVER 3X BIG $9.98 |
|
|
Womens Bit Bridle horse Tank Top Size M $7.99 |
|
|
Horses Poster (#45) $16.89 A quality educational poster from Safari Ltd. Comes rolled and sleeved. Measures 38.5″ wide by 26.75″ high. Horses Poster (#45) features many breeds of horses with assorted pieces of tack framing the poster…. |
|
|
Equestrian Equipment Poster (#46) $13.99 A quality educational poster from Safari Ltd. Comes rolled and sleeved. Measures 36″ wide by 24″ high. Equestrian Equipment Poster (#46) features images of a horse and many labeled articles of English riding tack…. |
|
|
Best of Remuda (LE) by Shannon Lawlor. Size 24.50 inches width by 9.00 inches height. High Quality Art Poster Print Best of Remuda (LE) by Shannon Lawlor.Total Size : 24.50 inches width by 9.50 inches height.This is the Highest Quality Art Print Reproduction of the Original Work. Fully Authorized by the Artist. OnlineWall is the worlds best quality art print, poster and framing store with over 25 years custom framing experience our quality of art prints cannot be beat …. |
|
|
Reining II: Advanced Techniques with Al Dunning Al Dunning is a world-renowned trainer of horses in all divisions of competition, but is primarily known for his success in cutting and reining. For over ten years, his horses dominated reining events in the western United States. Particularly spectacular was the career of “Expensive Hobby” who won over one hundred reining championships in his nine year career! Champion reining horses aren’t trai… |
|
|
The Making of a Bridle Horse Series Part 1 The Snaffle Bit Buck Brannaman DVD $50.00 … |
|
|
Harnessing Work Horses $29.89 Ten beautiful and hard-Working Draft Horses – Percheron, Belgian, Brabant, and Spotted Draft – help demonstrate variations in collars and pads, bridles and bits, harness parts and fit, driving lines, eveners and neck yokes, and an array of harness styles including martingale (bellybacker), sidestrap (sidebacker), D-ring, Y-rung, pulling, plow, and logging harness to help you select the style of ha… |
|
|
HORSE PLAY STALLION HERD RANCH TRAIL WILD MUSTANG ACTION SET! Comes in a Horse Head Top Collection Storage Tube, Rocks, and Tree Shrub Decor $7.99 We are featurning a great play action, craft, and display Horse Herd Action Set. Comes with 2 simulated Boulders, and 2 Simulated Trees. Great for Equestrian Art Crafts, Railroad and Dollhouse Miniatures, Quiet Play Times, and Gift Giving. Comes with 7 Beautiful Horses, each Horse is about 2 and a half inches long and about an inch and a half high! Made with quality finished play and display ready… |
|
|
The Complete Book of Bits & Bitting $22.99 There has never been a truly authoritative, practical and comprehensive guide to bits and bit combinations available to the rider and horse-owner, a vacancy which has been highlighted by the recent renewed interest in a more thoughtful approach to bitting and its effect on the horse. With regular reports in the equestrian media of horses transformed by the change of a bit, and how a particular top… |
|
|
The Allen Illustrated Guide to Bits and Bitting (Allen Illustrated Guides) $25.65 A comprehensive illustrated guide to bits and bitting…. |
|
|
Choosing the Right Bit for Your Horse (Storey Country Wisdom Bulletin, a-273) $1.26 A good bit fits your horse’s mouth and facititates a productive “riding dialogue” between you and your horse. But there are so many types and styles of bits available that making a selection can be a daunting task, particularly if you don’t know what to look for. Jessica Jahiel demystifies the bit-selection process by emphasizing that the best bit is the mildest one suitable for the horse and th… |
Mail this post
Recent Comments