Choosing, Using and Caring for Horse Equipment

Learn all about stirrups, their history and use and discover the different types of stirrups used for horseback riding. Learn about English, western, trail and other types of stirrups, as well as stirrup safety.

How to find the right size of horse blanket that will fit your horse. Horse blanket fitting. Learn how to measure for the right size horse blanket that will fit your horse.

Step-by-step instructions show you how to tie a cinch on a Western saddle. Learn how to do up, tie, and tighten the cinch on a Western saddle.

Here's how to run up your stirrup leathers on your English saddle so they don't get caught or swing and hit you or your horse. Learn to run up your stirrup leathers on your English saddle.

Readers offer tips on how you can build a safe sturdy round pen even if you are on a budget. Learn about round pen materials, construction and design. Build your own round pen with advice from About.com Horse readers.

Here are ten basic items you should have on hand in a first aid kit for horses. What to put in a first aid kit for your horses or ponies.

Here are some fun and safe ideas from About.com horses readers for decorating a horse for parades and costume classes. Readers offer their tips and advice for decorating a horse safely.

A fun list for horse owners of the top ten things they can do with binder or baler twine contributed by About Horses and Ponies readers.

Learn how to fold a western saddle blanket. Properly fold a saddle blanket for use under a western saddle with this how-to article.

Here are step-by-step instructions for making colorful ribbon brow bands. You'll just need 2 yards of inexpensive ribbon and an old browband. You'll also find a link to instructions to make matching bridle rosettes. Great idea for teams or gift giving.

Harness seems to cover the whole horse! Learn the names of the various parts with these three labeled photos.

Are you planning a costume for a horse for a parade or horse show. Here are tips from readers for making your costume safe for you and your horse. Find advice and resources to make the safest and most creative costume for a horse from About.com readers.

Learn how to choose the right wraps or bandages for your horse. Learn about standing, shipping, stable and polo wraps, which ones to choose and choosing the correct sizes.

Learn to apply leg wraps wraps to your horse's legs safely. Learn how to put on horse's leg wraps or bandages. Learn about standing, shipping, stable and polo wraps and how to wrap a horse's leg without causing damage to tendons and ligaments.

Learn about the basic equipment you'll need to groom your horse.