Horse Equipment

A dedicated stable owner can find dozens of accessories and goodies for his or her horse. When shopping for training equipment, saddle accessories, halters, and the like, you can cut costs by buying in bulk or purchasing worn equipment from nearby breeders or show stables. You can find many variations on a theme–locate Arabian halters, leads with special anti-fly spray, service halters, and even accessories for the halters themselves, such as packing kits.

If you live in a humid climate, you may want to invest in some top-tier mosquito spray in addition to foal aid paste, dry skin lotion, and hoof polish. If you live in a cold winter climate, it may behoove you to get winter blankets for your horse as well as sheets, wraps, and bandages. Horse hoods can also protect against environmental elements, although it does take some skill to apply these clothing articles.

You can find all manner of brushes, combs, and grooming tools to keep your horse looking pristine and feeling proud. There are also books and videos which provide detailed instruction for horse care, breeding prep, and socialization. To improve the strength and health of your horse’s hooves, you may want to invest in special formulas designed to support growth.

The company Platform manufactures electrolyte compounds as well as special powders and formulas for joint, weight, and hoof balance. Some stable owners and farmers utilize a machine called the Acuscope to eliminate knotted muscles and trigger points in their horses. This homeopathic treatment is FDA approved for use on humans with knotted muscles as well, and it can provide a manner of comfort for injured or resting horses.

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