What supplies do you need for a horse

Question

i need to know ever last supply you need for a horse and how much will it cost. if you put a blanket on a horse in the winter can you take it off for riding. and are shipping boots and a head bumper a good idea.

Answer 1

My answer is based on what the others have left out and based on your situation. The first thing I would recommend is either getting a trainer or contacting a vet or a 4-H leader, someone who can direct you in the right way of horse ownership and care taking. Keeping a horse at home is no easy task and it can get expensive.It is early mornings and late nights and you have to do it all if you have no one else to help you, every single day, in all types of weather. If you are keeping the horse at your home, you will need adequate shelter for him and enough grazing area for him/her to graze, minimum 3-5 acres I would say and that will give you enough room to designate a safe riding area if you do not have in indoor arena and the pasture area you are keeping your horse in will have to be free of poisonous plants that horses may take a liking in eating and free of anything that can hurt them (machinery, old cars, etc.) Your fencing needs to be safe and durable, I would suggest electrical fencing, but fencing depends on the type of horse you are getting, your ordinances and the climate you live in. Your horse will need a water trough and it needs to have fresh water daily. I had 2 horses live comfortably on 5 acres of pasture for many many years and we also had a 2 stall barn.

I wouldn't suggest a blanket in the winter months for a horse because is slows down its hair growth and stops the horse's hair from insulating its body when it needs it the most. You will need a cooler though if you are going to exercise your horse in the damp or cold weather though. A lot of people have given you good answers so far. Here are some other items people might have left out that will be vital for you and your horse:

A pitch fork & muck bucket to clean out lean to or stall

Wheel barrow

You will need some type of bedding, whether it be pellets, straw or wood shavings and you will need a supply of that.

Designated area for grain and supplements if needed. Grain needs to be kept in a bin where rodents and animals can't get to it.

Rake

Extra lead ropes and extra halters, lead ropes of different lengths

Salt block

Answer 2

Ummm yeah, you take off a blanket when you ride. You should really do the research yourself and find out by yourself if you want a horse.  

Answer 3

Saddle

Saddle Blanket

Bridle

Bit

Girth/Cinch

Dandy Brush

Body Brush

Metal Curry Comb

Rubber Curry Comb

Water Brush

Hoof Pick

Sponge

Sweat Scraper

Halter

Leadrope

Stirrups

Martingale (Optional)

Reins

Shipping Boots

Splint Boots (I use theem on all my horses)

Bell Boots (If needed)

Blanket

Tail Wrap

Shampoo

Conditioner

Detangler

Fly Sheet (optional)

Fly Spray

First Aid Kit

Crop (if needed)

Equine Rubber Bands (for hair)

*Sorry! This is all I can think of right now!

**** This is only if your going to be boarding! You will need A LOT more if you plan on buying a place.Hope I helped!***:):):):)

Answer 4

yes, you take off the blanket when you ride. but you can get a special one for riding if you like and it goes over your legs and across the horses body. shipping boots and a head bumper are a good idea if you plan on trailering alot. if you trailer once in a while i wouldnt worry about it. wrapping your horses legs is enough. (if he or she is calm while trailering)

i cannot tell you exactly how much it is going to cost, because prices vary depending where you live. this website has good stuff for low prices www.chicksaddlery.com  thats where i get my stuff from! (I would also check out local tack shops or craigslist.org) find a farrier and hay at horsetopia.com or if you know someone and vet you can look up in the yellowpages.

you will need:

hoof pick (check out the oster grooming set they have  really good brushes and it includes all the grooming stuff you need except the sweat scraper)

hard brush

soft brush

curry comb

sweat scraper

fly spray

antibiotic ointment (corona, furall, etc)

vet wrap

guaze

wormer (every other month with paste and everyday with pellets)

buckets for water and feed

salt block

lead rope

halter

bridle and bit

saddle

saddle pads

girth

any other tack you may need for training( martingale, etc)

sponge

bucket for sponging a horse down

winter blanket

lunge line

lunge whip

and of course feed, hay, vet (2-4 times a year) for shots, coggins, and check ups, and the farrier for shoes or trim every 4-8 weeks

lol thats what i get from the top of my head, ill just edit if i forget something :)

Answer 5

yes you can take the blanket off when riding and shipping boots are good esp. if you plan on trailering it a lot.

Answer 6

OK, im naming basics here.

curry comb

hard brush

soft brush/ body brush

hoof pick

hoof oil/hoof greese

mane/tail comb

horse main and tale conditioner and shampoo

saddle pad

bump pad

martin gale

girth

saddle

bridle

blanket

sheet

fly mask

tail wrap

uhm.. toose things that go around their tendoms, forgot what theyre called. lol.

lunge line

crop

whip

a place for them to stay

(stable, stall)

for you!

breeches

paddok boots

show boots/long boots

half chaps

show jacket

riding gloves

$ - ALOT

im sure i left out some stuff.

AND about the blanket when riding.. I ALLWAYS do because im afraid the horse will trip!

Answer 7

multiple hoof picks (you'd be surprised how often they get lost). It's been awhile since I bought one, but I would think about $2.00

brush, mane and tail combs, rubber curry brushes

fly mask - a necessity, in my opinion, fly spray

the right size halter

opinions on horse blankets vary - they are outdoor animals and their coats grow. Thinking about it, a horse blanket might not be a good idea. By keeping the horse warm, it slows the growth of hair, and when the colder months come, it will need it.

an on-going supply of bedding, and a good quality supply of hay

The list goes on.

Horses are extremely high maintenance. Which is why I don't have any. Dogs are cheaper.

Oh, one last thing: the older a horse gets, the more trouble it has eating. I don't know how to explain it, but over time the teeth are ground down (you need a vet to come out periodically and float them) and eventually the time comes when they can't chew. At which point a decision needs to be made - either sell the horse at auction where it will be most likely sent to a slaughter house, or spend the money and time to get alfalfa pellets).

Answer 8

what you need is a trainer. because with the questions you've asked i can tell you need a few more months of riding with a trainer before thinking of getting a horse.  and if you do have a trainer go ask those questions to that person.

you'll need to budget 10,000 min for a first horse(oh that's the first month), thats a horse 2,000 in under in cost.  the rest is for vets, ferriers, equipment, board, feed, and other random costs. go get a trainer.

okay so add2,000-5,000 for fencing on top of the 10,000. and you'll have ya new price/answer from me. but i dont suggest anyone who hasnt owned a horse to just take it strieght to their own property, boarding allows you to be around other horse people who may know more then you and can help you easier since your right there. but do what you want, i'm not here to change the minds of people who are going to do what they want anyway. (seen that comming a mile away btw)

Answer 9

a dog that is named meaty

Answer 10

Halter- 25

lead rope- 8

assorted brushes and hoof pick- 45

saddle- 500-3000ish

saddle pad- 20

girth- 25

bridle-60

bit-25

splint boots- 30

crop-10

winter blanket- 200

shampoo- 15

clippers-175

Feed bin-15

water bucket-12

Feed, Hay, Vet, Farrier, Dewormer, etc. are all variable costs that need to be taken into account as well.

Plus proper riding gear for you: boots, helmet, gloves, breeches, etc

Shipping boots are good if your horse is used to them, some horses dont like how high the rear boots go up the leg and may try to kick them off while in the trailer which can be very dangerous. the head bumper is needed only if the trailer is not high enough of if the horse has the tendancy to whip his head up.

You can blanket your horse for the winter, taking the blanket off to ride, if you body clip your horse then you may want to ride him with a quarter sheet, otherwise he will be fine.

Im sure I forgot some things, but hope this helps you! :)

Answer 11

It really depends on what you are planning to do with your horse.  You will need the appropriate tack and equipment for that.  If you plan to just keep them at home and not show or anything else you would need a saddle, bridle, saddle pad, halter, lead rope, maybe a lounge line, grooming supplies (body brush, main comb, hoof pick) feed, feed pan, water bucket or trough, a place for them to live, and resources to keep them healthy.  Add to this list anything required for the horse activities you want to participate in.  You can take the blanket off for riding in the winter, but there is no need to put it on unless you are trying to keep the coat short for showing.  Otherwise their natural coats will keep them warm.  Be sure to always cool your horse down completely after riding by walking them.  Shipping boots and a head bumper can be a good idea if you trailer your horse a lot.  Just make sure that they are used to them in advance.  This is by no means a complete list.  Talk to an experienced horse person in your area to find out everything you need.  

Answer 12

Well depending on the climate and what season it is should probly determine when it stall and when to turn out-- my horse is out 24/7- just like a wild one lol! If it summer and hot i would say in during the day and out at nite and viseversa for winter. As far as acerage goes 2.5 at least per horse(you wont ever have a problem with that)- i have one horse on a little over 3.5acers and she does wonderfully.

Yes you can take it off for riding, you can buy some blanket/rugs that you can leave on when riding. Shipping boots and a head bumped are definintley a good idea when it comes to transporting.

Here is what you'll need:

blanket/rug and boots for the winter- $100

fly sheet, mask, and boots for the summer-$100

bell boots- on occasions-$20

polo wraps-$20

medicine boot-$30

medcine wraps-$2

wormers-$15

halter-$15

lead ropes-$5

blood clotter- such as Wonder Dust-$8

iodine-$3

baby powder-$3

sampoo-$15

condtioner-$15

antiseptic wound cleaner-$5

sponges-$5

hoof conditioner-$12

buckets-$12

betadine- big variation in price

wound ontiment- such as Corona Ointment-$7

Wieght/hieght tape-$3

waterer-$20

muck fork-$20

feed scoop-$3

salt/mineral block-$7

fly spray-$12

longe line-$18

longe whip-$12

soft brush-$6

medium brush-$4

hoof pic-$2

hoof brush-$2

mane and tail brushes-$3

mane and taile pull comb-$1

mane and tail braiding combs-$1

sweat scraper-$3

bathing mitt-$3

slick n' easy shine block-$5

mane and tail hair bands-$3

plastic curry-$3

rubber 2 sided message curry-$5

basic rubber curry-$3

whisker trimmer-$2

face brush-$3

unigroom coned curry-$4

dandy brush-$6

cowboy brush-$6

basic brush-$4

finishing brush

fine haired finishing brush-$6

mane and tail detangler-$7

vetroline shampoo concentrate-$13

vetroline linament-$10

treats-$7

FIRST AID:

disinfectant spray-&5

skin swabs-$5

wound cleansing cream or liquid-$10

wound ointment-$7

crepe bandeges-$3

gloves-$5

gamgee tiss-$5

cotton wool bandage-$8

cold packs-$5

paultices-$5

thermomete-$7

sissors-$2

chaep hoof pick-$1

guaze-$3

you can get all of this stuff for GREAT PRICES at

jeffersequine.com      and      horse.com

Hay is usually $7 dollars for a square bale and $50 for a roll

Feed- Huge variation in price

suppliments- depending on your horses needs

Farrier visit every 6 to 8- $40

Vet visit twice a year- $300

and also all your other basic tack- depending on your dicsipline