Can you guys give me a list on the supplies i need to get before getting a horse.
And how much do you think they are ALL going to cost together? Thanks!
What Supplies Do You Need Before Getting a Horse?
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it depends on what kind of horse, the age, any medical issues, etc. you can do a google search and there are plenty of sites that list general things you need for a horse
If you don’t already know what a horse needs should you really be buying one? The list is never ending as is the price.
For starters: Land, stables, there’s a few tens of thousands of pounds already
It depends, but here are the basics:
feed bucket and water bucket/troughs
feed (ask your vet which kinds)
blankets
tack
riding equipment for you
stable/run in shed
pasture
grooming supplies
dewormers
leg bandages
halters and ropes
shovel and wheelbarrow
fly spray
those are the basic supplies
I’d definitely make sure you have the knowledge to own a horse.
At the least, perhaps buy a horse care book and read through it a time or two!
You’ll likely need:
You may also need a fly repellent that you put around a horse’s eyes and other sensitive areas.
- Brushes. A curry comb, hard brush, soft/face brush, and any others you might want.
- Other grooming items. Hoof pick, mane/tail comb, shedding blade, scissors.
- Fly spray, reccomending the best kind you can get.
- Antibiotic creams should your horse get a scrape! And trust me, it will.
- Halter (NOT a rope halter…nylon or leather, making sure it fits well. They typically are sized by the horse’s weight.)
- Lead rope
- Lunge line
- Fly mask/fly sheet.
- Several different blankets. (It’s best to either get a medium-weight blanket, or get two light-weight blankets that you can layer and take off depending on the weather.)
- Buckets!
- Bathing tools like a sweat scraper, and assorted sponges or brushes used only for bathing.
- A helmet, of course.
- Steel-toed boots….you WILL get stepped on at some point! (:
- You might need a riding crop if you end up with a lazy horse.
As far as tack goes:
- A bridle.
- A saddle. (And not just -any- saddle, be SURE it fits or you may have a very sore/angry horse that develops behavior problems!)
- Saddle pad. (Thinner skinned or sensitive horses may need two saddle pads to ensure the above doesn’t happen!)
- A girth
- Any protective gear like bell boots or polo wraps.
- You may need a martingale of some sort, or extra training gear.
If you’d like to show:
- A trailer. (Never use a stock trailer!)
- Haynet
- A hood to put over the horse’s mane braids so it doesn’t rub them out the night before a show.
- Clippers and clipper blades.
- An extra saddle pad, preferably white, kept clean for the showring!
- Showing apparel for you!
- Protective head bumpers and/or leg boots so your horse doesn’t hurt itself on the ride to the showgrounds. (These are much more useful than they seem…my mare had a bald patch on her head for her first show! :p)
I’m sure I’ve missed some things, and I definitely can’t estimate a cost on all of the supplies you’ll need. Horses are expensive creatures! Believe me, buying one is the cheapest part. On average, I spend $5-10,000 on my horse anually, depending on how much I show that year. (:
If possible, do what we did and purchase your horse, and borrow supplies if possible, gradually purchasing your own until you’re self-sufficient. Buying a horse is expensive enough, but when you have to run right out and buy it its own saddle (upwards of $250), bridle ($40 and up to a couple hundred!), girth (around $40-50), martingale ($80ish), etc….it can be a little stressful!
Anyway, good luck on getting in to horses! Certainly an expensive hobby, but nothing is quite as rewarding. (:
bridle-$200.00
stirrups-$40.00
stirrup leathers -$40.00
saddle-$900.00
bit-$45.00
girth-$50.00
halter-$35.00
lead ropes-$7.00
saddle pad-$15.00
horse blanket/turnout sheet-$150.00
horse boots-$50.00
hard brush-$5.00
soft brush-$5.00
currycomb-$3.00
hoof pick- $2.00
mane/tail comb-$10.00
face brush- $2.00
sweat scraper- $3.00
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total= 1550
boarding is about $400 a month usually
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total=3600 a year
shoes $11 per shoe
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total=$44 $400 a year
vet
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total= $300 $600 a year
teeth floating
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total=$100
total all together= 6250
your boarding may be more or less im not sure
your vet might be different
yourdentistt might be different
your farrier might be different
so i just estimated the price dont forget horses live for about
30 year the most and its a
bigresponsibilityy good
luck your you new best
friend
Supplies:
Horse shampoo
curry comb
hard brush
hoof pick
hoof dressing
hoof moisturizer
mane/tail comb
horse oitment
fly spray
fly mask
halter/lead rope
treats!
bathing bucket
sweat scraper
blanket
dewormer
Tack:
saddle
saddle pad
bridle
galloping boots
girth
stirrups
For you:
boots/chaps
helmet
crop (possibly)
Showing:
show pad
britches
show shirt
show coat
tall boots
clippers
hoof polish
trailer
haynet
You also have to pay for farrier bills, vet bills, and also teeth cleaning.
This just is a small summary. Be sure to use all these things correctly!!! If you dont, it could be very dangerous to you and your horse. Especially the saddle, make sure it fits your horse, or it could hurt him!. There is SOOO much to know about this sport. TONS of things.
All these things cost a TON of money. All of this would probally cost about $3000-5000 or more. You also have to pay for board/feed ($350-600 mo) . And lessons ($25-50, depending upon the trainer.
Wow, this has made me relize how very expensive this sport is, but i wouldnt trade it for the world. Please get educated before purchasing a horse! Go to a local barn and take lessons before buying one of your own.
If u are goin to ride him you need a saddle, bridle, saddle blanket, halter, and girth. You will also need food, land, hay, a barn to keep your horse, food, and hay in, a tub or automatic fountain for water, money, (horses are a very expensive hobby and if u dont have the money i wouldnt get a horse
Check out the website for youngrider magazine. This site has all kinds of info that you might find helpful.
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