So today my friend and I found the most gorgeous kind horse and have put a deposit on him subject to being good in open spaces (which we are sure he will be) and passing the vet. He doesn't come with anything so need to get equipment. He has a brand new bridle with bit and I have a set of Haas brushes I used on my part loan horse which I'll wash (they're different colour horses but I'm sure it'll be fine) plus a yellow hoof pick! If I put down what I think are the basics can any one suggest anything else we'll need? He'll be on part livery so don't need mucking out stuff.Also, does anyone know a really good saddler who could come out with saddles for us to try please? He'll either be at Almondsbury or Didmarton, Badminton. The woman selling him suggested we consider an adjustable saddle - maybe synthetic - to start with as he's going to change shape A LOT. He's been in Ireland not worked properly, and needs to put on condition and muscle in the right places so she said he's going to change loads over the next year so whilst we want to end up with a lovely leather saddle, just false economy for now.Right, here's what I think we need as essentials.Headcollar and lead ropeSaddle, saddle pads and sheepskin half pad and girthTurnout rug (**he's fully clipped; unsure on weight rug to get**)Stable rug (as above?)Cooler rugFluorescent sheet for hackingBucketsFeed bowlHaynetOh **** strap!Lunge cavesson and lineLunging whipAny thoughts/advice gratefully received please!
03-06-2018, 09:51 AM
Essentials for new horse!
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