Question: What basic equipment do I need to feed, handle, ride or drive my horse?
Once you get a horse, youll need a few other basic pieces of equipment.
Answer: Feeding and water:
- Feed tub
- Water trough or large buckets
- Water heater if you live in an area that experiences freezing temperatures.
- Pitch fork
- Stable broom
- Wheelbarrow
- Manure Fork
- Premise spray if insects are a problem
- Halter
- Lead ropes
- Hoof Pick
- Curry Comb
- Body Brush
- Mane Comb
- Cloth (an old washcloth)
- Saddle with girth or cinch
- Saddlepad or Blanket
- Bridle
- Helmet
- Safety Stirrups or boots with a one inch heel
- Harness with bridle
- Safe strudy vehicle
- Driving whip
- Helmet
