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Basic Items to Care for Your Horse
By Horse Talk | July 16, 2009
The question comes with some regularity, I'm bringing home my horse or I'm buying a horse and I need a list of basic items to have. And though this is by far not everything you may need, if you have these items you'll be able to care for your horse in a reasonable fashion. There may be other things needed, please feel free to comment and add to the list.
There may be some things on this list you may feel you don't need, but this will give you an idea of what you should have.
| Halters | Complete vet kit / should include: small pair of scissors, vet rap, iodine, rubbing alcohol, a blood clotting powder |
| Lead ropes | Blankets - both waterproof and non-waterproof and sheet |
| Bug spray | Leg wraps |
| Fly swatters | Emergency number contact sheet |
| Field Feeder | Hose (for bathing & watering) |
| Crops | Leg Bandages (for any minor cuts and bruises) |
| Helmets | Hook Notches (to tie you’re horse up to the fence) |
| Saddles | Cross Ties (if you have a barn aisle) |
| Bridle hooks | Lunge line and whip |
| Tie ropes | Wheel barrow and pitch fork |
| Saddle racks | Duck tape(also good for hoof make sure not to put direct on the hair) |
| Bridle rack | Mane/tail detangler |
| Rags | Blanket racks |
| Gloves | Good ointment |
| Salt block | Wormer - check with your Veterinarian for the right type. |
| Fly masks | Storage containers |
There's also a great book available called "Horsekeeping on a Small Acreage: Designing and Managing Your Equine Facilities" that will help you determine the items you need and even design your stable area. Cherry Hill is the author and she has also included a section on horse behavior. Lots of information.
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