My First Horse Tack Hall - Semi Tutorial

So I’ve had Vinnie for like 2 months now! He has changed me so much and now we are doing a lot harder things than I could ever do with this dude.

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Let’s start with the basics. The first the thing I for Vin was definitely his halter. I love the Lemieux ones personally. They shape the horses ears really well, and do not rub like other halters. They also come with lead ropes, or at least the fabric material ones do. Please note this is not an add, you probably new that because I am not famous, but...

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The next item I/you need/needed to get is a and would be a grooming kit. My grooming caddie includes curry comb, hard brush (some people call them dandy brushes I believe), soft brush (goat brush?), metal curry, main and tail brush (basic hair brush works), and a hoof pick. For those of you who use face brushes, I didn’t include that because I just use my soft brush.

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Similar to grooming, you could probably group it in there but.. So bathing is an essential thing, for shows, schooling’s, clinics, and keeping your horses healthy. My bathing materials are sweat scraper, shampoo, conditioner, a sponge or a wash mitt, this is not including show supplies.

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Liquids. Liquids. Liquids. Some of these are about as important as it gets. Good oil, fly spray, are essential for a healthy horse. Detangler or show sheen, are things that give your horse a pleasing look.

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Saddles, are important for jumpers, eventers, dressage riders, basically everyone. As I am a eventer, we bought a extremely cheap dressage and jump saddle. That’s also 2 sets stirrups, and stirrup leathers.

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How can one have a saddle without a girth. I use a breast plate and a running Martingale with Vincent, so his saddle doesn’t slip, and to learn about breast plates go check out this post.

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Bridles. I have two, some people have one, or three. I use a flash dressage bridle with a snaffle, and a figure eight jump bridle with another snaffle.

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Fly gear, of course is not needed. I have it because Vinnie gets absolutely attacked. Flys can carry diseases so it’s also good to protect your bestie.

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Yes you need blankets. I use a stable and/or a turnout sheet, and a medium weight. As it isn’t cold enough where I live in Texas to use heavy weights, I do not use them.

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So I’m not getting into the stuff you need for shows (as an eventer). This is the basic stuff that I had to get for Vinny, which wasn’t the cheapest hall. These are what I love and use daily. Thanks for reading!

Cya :wave: