I'm bringing a horse home from camp, what things do i need?

Question

I'm bringing him home next august and I just want to get prepared . He's about 15hh - 15.2hh .I already have a saddle and bridle. Also, where can i get them?

Answer 1

What are your activities with horses going to be until next August?  

Are you affiliated with a barn or riding stable?  If so, I would start getting my feet wet and learning as much as you can.

If not, I would suggest doing so as having a hoof pick and not knowing what to do with it..or in what order you curry and brush a horse and with what types of brushes.  

Someone can make you a gigantic list of things..but not knowing the who, what,  when, where, or whys, as to the usage of the items is not fair for your horse to be.  Do you know where you are going to keep him?  Feed needs?  Having a saddle and bridle are a finish..but there is a lot to learn to start.

I used to go to a camp that after 7 years, you would get a horse...I wonder if it could be the same camp?

Best of luck....if you set your mind to it, you could learn a lot in a year..but I highly recommend having some hands-on experience!!

Best of luck!!

Answer 2

where can you get what?

also.. why are you bringing him home.. if you dont know what you need? maybe start learning so in a year, you can actually take care of him correctly

Answer 3

Basics-

food-hay, pasture, horse feed

shelter

blanket if he needs it

hoof pick

a few different types of brushes

saddle pad

wormer-ask your vet for a rotation schedule

shampoo for bathing maybe conditioner

All of these things can be bought at a tack store or Southern States,Tractor Supply Co. If you have any more ?s email me  

Answer 4

if you seriously aren't aware of things you need to care for your own horse, clearly you should not own one.  

Answer 5

You have a year, so you have some time... not to sound at all cold but now is a good time to get some books and read all you can about horse ownership.  We could give you a list of things you will need but it's never going to be conclusive.  You just keep on adding things as needed...

Are you going to be boarding this horse or will he literally be at home?

Answer 6

First, dont listen to the negative people on here. You have a year to learn yet. I would suggest boarding though, not stabling at your own place, as there are too many things you need to know before you are able to safely care for a horse on your own.

I would advise you to, between now and next summer, volunteer at a local stable and learn as much as you can about horse care- hands on experience is by far the best. Learn feeding, cleaning, grooming, training, riding, and general horsemanship skills. Ask as many people at that barn as you can to teach you how they care for their horse and what items they find most usueful. There is such a variety out there, you can get a feel for what you like to use by trying out other's things.

You will need the following:

Tack (Saddle, bridle, bit, girth/cinch, possibly a breastcollar, halter, leadropes (get a few), leg wraps/tendon boots, blankets/sheets, saddle pads, possibly gelpads, fly mask). ALL of these things will need to fit specifically your horse, so make sure you have all the measurments and sizes you need boefore buying them. Make sure your saddle and bridle fit properly- ill-fitting tack can REALLY hurt a horse.

You will need basic barn supplies, although if you are boarding they may provide some of these:

Buckets, feedbins, grooming tote, assortment of brushes, hoofpicks, and grooming supplies, fly spray, coat conditioners, first aid kit with horsey items like Swat, Wonder Dust, Thermometer, weight tape, Vet Wrap, Etc.)

You will need to check your horse's diet- what grain will he need? How much? How much hay? Any vitamins/supplements?

You will want to know his medical history and vaccination records. Any allergies? What type/size shoes he wears, if any, how often his feet need to be done. Be prepared for the vet a farrier bills, they can be costly.

Get a lungle line and lunge whip for daily training. Check with the camp director to see if there are other ietms they suggest you buy for that specific horse. I wuold have back-up halter and leadrope, as well as things like reins that break easily.

Keep trying to learn as much as you can. Make sure you know enough to keep you and your horse safe!