List of Tack for a New Horse Owner

eieio · 04-19-2007, 10:31 PM

Did we not have one of these lists at one time?

Saddle
Bridle w/bit
Saddlepad
Halter
Back Up Halter
Leadrope
Back up Leadrope
Lungeline
Currycomb
Dandy Brush Firm
Mud Brush
Finishing Brush
Main Comb
Hoof Pick
Sweat Scraper
Light Duty Clippers and someone to help you use them
Blanket for colder climates
Stable Sheet
Grooming Tote
Feeding Buckets
Water Bucket
Medical Care Bucket
Leg Wraps
Cotton Pillow Wraps
First Aid Kit (See First Aid Kit Post)
Shampoo
Conditioner
Rubber Bands for Manes and Tails
Showsheen for snarls in tails and NOT under the saddle
Clean Towels for grooming and medical kit
Duct tape for whatever (must have duct tape!)

There is a start, come on everyone help me out here

championhorse · 04-19-2007, 10:36 PM

Well we need a horse on that list..

looks like you covered most everything. although my list would have had about 300 brushes since I have this strange addiction to them.

Name plate to go on stall

pair of boots,mud boots, and a pitchfork, cause you'll have lots to clean.

muttduck · 04-20-2007, 05:27 AM

Not sure what happened to it, but since this one is a great start, I can stickie-fy it.

sheri7785 · 04-20-2007, 10:52 PM

Another big thing not put on here, but something I truly believe in. A good pocket knife. You want one with a large enough blade to cut through a lead rope if you ever need to and one just to help out at the barn with feeding. I always use the same one.

shane · 04-21-2007, 06:33 AM

A bottomless checking account!

Slim Pikkens · 05-03-2007, 08:40 AM

I kkep the pocket knife for cutting twine but pruning shears are great for leadropes and twine. I don't know how I've managed without all the stuff in the above list. Here's another item, a shop vac. My horses get vacuumed before a show-they are clean and it doesn't dull the coat.

Appylover · 06-09-2007, 06:38 PM

phone or cell phone in case of emergencys

PaintedWonders · 06-12-2007, 01:43 PM

fly mask
fly spray
bot knife (also can be used to cut open hay bales)

These are just a few more things I know I couldn't live without.

Edited to add:
Plenty of horse books and magazines! Esp. vet care/medical books.

Bella's Favorite · 06-26-2007, 10:44 AM

Hoof polish.

NBHAbarrelracer02 · 06-27-2007, 03:40 PM

looks like you have it coverd but your missing
fly spray
fly mask
fly sheets
TREATS

cell phone for emergencys
a list of the numbers for your
vet
farrier
and stuff like that
salt block
pitch fork

but you got it pretty much got it coverd

**taelesean** · 06-27-2007, 03:55 PM

When it comes to that pocket knife, if you can find one, get a Mariner's Knife. This is a folding knife with a straight-edged large blade (best for cutting cords) a normal shaped small blade, often a rasp/saw blade, and most importantly, a Marlinspike, either as a folding blade or fixed off the heel of the knife. The marlinspike (looks like a steel version of a saber-toothed tiger tooth) is for ropework, and is usefull for everything from picking and tyeing knots to splicing.

SummerSea · 09-09-2007, 03:01 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by eieio

Did we not have one of these lists at one time?

Saddle
Bridle w/bit
Saddlepad
Halter
Back Up Halter
Leadrope
Back up Leadrope
Lungeline
Currycomb
Dandy Brush Firm
Mud Brush
Finishing Brush
Main Comb
Hoof Pick
Sweat Scraper
Light Duty Clippers and someone to help you use them
Blanket for colder climates
Stable Sheet
Grooming Tote
Feeding Buckets
Water Bucket
Medical Care Bucket
Leg Wraps
Cotton Pillow Wraps
First Aid Kit (See First Aid Kit Post)
Shampoo
Conditioner
Rubber Bands for Manes and Tails
Showsheen for snarls in tails and NOT under the saddle
Clean Towels for grooming and medical kit
Duct tape for whatever (must have duct tape!)

There is a start, come on everyone help me out here

Okay, my vet says Benedryl for allergic reactions
Steel toed shoes if you are new to horses...
Connections for good hay and shavings in your area
Hay rack for the hay to stay off ground (okay, stop laughing, its the effort)
BTW, in my personal experience show sheen works okay for detangling, but childrens spray in detangler for hair works wonders! That's just my exerience.
Head & Shoulders shampoo for rain rot
a good poisonous plant book to help you diagnose if the weed hanging out of his mouth should be in his mouth (for the weeds you don't recognize anyway)
med. book to help treat minor injuries and also help you determine if it is minor or major.
Hose w/gentle and somewhat less gentle shower head
a LOT of patience
bug bite stuff (for you)
fly shield (for horse)
sunscreen (you and horse) if he/she has white blaze down face or nose
Saline solution (yes, the kind they sell for eyes) to rinse any scrapes/minor cuts
Swat to keep bugs off minor scrapes/cuts.
Duct tape (I know you already said that, but it doesn't hurt to emphasis)
Oh, don't forget the Duct tape
AND, duct tape....

ibprophen (for you)
wine (for you)
Hot tub and epson salts (for you)

SummerSea · 09-09-2007, 03:05 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by shane

A bottomless checking account!

Oooh, I LIKE this one... and too true!!! Funny how we manage to feed our horses the very best grain and hay while we eat ramen noodles and kraft mac & cheese for weeks on end...

SummerSea · 09-09-2007, 03:07 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by muttduck

Not sure what happened to it, but since this one is a great start, I can stickie-fy it.

And I just LOVE the word "stickie-fy... who came up with that???

qtrhrsmom · 10-08-2007, 10:55 AM

This is just the type of thread I needed to read. I was pretty sure I had everything I need covered but it's always good to see what others have to say. I'm bringing home my first horse this Sunday.

ToveroMom · 10-08-2007, 11:37 AM

...and lastly [if not now-soon] a horse trailer.
I loaned my trailer to a friend and that weekend my horse tried to colic. would have hauled him in but NO trailer.
It is kind of like better to have and not need than the reverse.

annag307 · 10-08-2007, 11:47 AM

tweezers & pair of needle nose

annag307 · 10-08-2007, 11:50 AM

I just thought of the most absolutly important thing that is a must have!! I dont think its been listed yet.

A membership to the horsetopia forum.

annag307 · 10-08-2007, 11:58 AM

I know it was said about sunscreen for both you and horse.
But I have a friend that uses Zinc ointment to prevent sunburn on her horses face. With the Zinc ointment they only have to apply it once a week.

Horses&Soccer · 10-08-2007, 06:39 PM

Pliers, screwdriver, extra leather pieces for repairs. Do yourself a favor and learn how to give shots, save $$$. I'm a coward and haven't learned to do this, yet (I am a needlephobe

) A wonderful group of horse gurus called Horsetopians! Oh, and don't forget the ... DUCT TAPE!

04-19-2007, 10:31 PM
eieio Greenbroke Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: South Carolina Posts: 3,138	List of Tack for a New Horse Owner Did we not have one of these lists at one time? Saddle Bridle w/bit Saddlepad Halter Back Up Halter Leadrope Back up Leadrope Lungeline Currycomb Dandy Brush Firm Mud Brush Finishing Brush Main Comb Hoof Pick Sweat Scraper Light Duty Clippers and someone to help you use them Blanket for colder climates Stable Sheet Grooming Tote Feeding Buckets Water Bucket Medical Care Bucket Leg Wraps Cotton Pillow Wraps First Aid Kit (See First Aid Kit Post) Shampoo Conditioner Rubber Bands for Manes and Tails Showsheen for snarls in tails and NOT under the saddle Clean Towels for grooming and medical kit Duct tape for whatever (must have duct tape!) There is a start, come on everyone help me out here __________________ There is no such thing as a always or never in the horse world. Say that one time and some horse some where will prove you wrong!.

04-19-2007, 10:36 PM
championhorse Long Yearling Join Date: Mar 2007 Posts: 1,374	Well we need a horse on that list.. looks like you covered most everything. although my list would have had about 300 brushes since I have this strange addiction to them. Name plate to go on stall pair of boots,mud boots, and a pitchfork, cause you'll have lots to clean.

04-20-2007, 05:27 AM
muttduck Kid Safe Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Central Kentucky Posts: 6,957	Not sure what happened to it, but since this one is a great start, I can stickie-fy it. __________________ Custom stall signs and pet portraits, Wood Burned by hand with your equine's (or pet's) image: www.WoodburnedPetPortraits.com Self Defense Supplies, Stun Guns, Pepper Sprays: https://selfprotectionsupplies.com/

04-20-2007, 10:52 PM
sheri7785 Long Yearling Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Omaha Posts: 1,073	Another big thing not put on here, but something I truly believe in. A good pocket knife. You want one with a large enough blade to cut through a lead rope if you ever need to and one just to help out at the barn with feeding. I always use the same one. __________________

04-21-2007, 06:33 AM
shane Newborn Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Pound Virginia Posts: 1	Tack A bottomless checking account!

05-03-2007, 08:40 AM
Slim Pikkens Seasoned Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Ontario, Canada Posts: 4,047	I kkep the pocket knife for cutting twine but pruning shears are great for leadropes and twine. I don't know how I've managed without all the stuff in the above list. Here's another item, a shop vac. My horses get vacuumed before a show-they are clean and it doesn't dull the coat.

06-09-2007, 06:38 PM
Appylover Long Yearling Join Date: May 2007 Location: Ohio Posts: 1,373	phone or cell phone in case of emergencys

06-12-2007, 01:43 PM
PaintedWonders Long Yearling Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Hillsboro, Ohio Posts: 1,419	fly mask fly spray bot knife (also can be used to cut open hay bales) These are just a few more things I know I couldn't live without. Edited to add: Plenty of horse books and magazines! Esp. vet care/medical books. __________________ Help Support The Elizabeth Theofilos Equine Dream Fund Visit us at Cedar Hills Equines! "I'm so busy I don't know if I just lost a horse or found a lead rope."

06-26-2007, 10:44 AM
Bella's Favorite Halter broke Join Date: May 2007 Posts: 188	Hoof polish. __________________ Faith, Trust and a little Straw Dust

06-27-2007, 03:40 PM
NBHAbarrelracer02 Newborn Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Montana Posts: 28	looks like you have it coverd but your missing fly spray fly mask fly sheets TREATS cell phone for emergencys a list of the numbers for your vet farrier and stuff like that salt block pitch fork but you got it pretty much got it coverd __________________

10-08-2007, 11:47 AM
annag307 Coming two Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Pueblo, CO Posts: 1,955	tweezers & pair of needle nose __________________ "When all else fails & your feeling blue. Put on your shoes & go shovel some pooo!" http://groups.msn.com/AgsWebpage/shoebox.msnw http://www.putfile.com/annag307

06-27-2007, 03:55 PM
taelesean Administrator Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Virginia Posts: 6,319	When it comes to that pocket knife, if you can find one, get a Mariner's Knife. This is a folding knife with a straight-edged large blade (best for cutting cords) a normal shaped small blade, often a rasp/saw blade, and most importantly, a Marlinspike, either as a folding blade or fixed off the heel of the knife. The marlinspike (looks like a steel version of a saber-toothed tiger tooth) is for ropework, and is usefull for everything from picking and tyeing knots to splicing. __________________

10-08-2007, 10:55 AM
qtrhrsmom Newborn Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: New York Posts: 36	This is just the type of thread I needed to read. I was pretty sure I had everything I need covered but it's always good to see what others have to say. I'm bringing home my first horse this Sunday.

10-08-2007, 11:37 AM
ToveroMom Pasture Pet Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Cleveland TX Posts: 17,059	...and lastly [if not now-soon] a horse trailer. I loaned my trailer to a friend and that weekend my horse tried to colic. would have hauled him in but NO trailer. It is kind of like better to have and not need than the reverse. __________________

10-08-2007, 11:50 AM
annag307 Coming two Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Pueblo, CO Posts: 1,955	I just thought of the most absolutly important thing that is a must have!! I dont think its been listed yet. A membership to the horsetopia forum. __________________ "When all else fails & your feeling blue. Put on your shoes & go shovel some pooo!" http://groups.msn.com/AgsWebpage/shoebox.msnw http://www.putfile.com/annag307

10-08-2007, 11:58 AM
annag307 Coming two Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Pueblo, CO Posts: 1,955	I know it was said about sunscreen for both you and horse. But I have a friend that uses Zinc ointment to prevent sunburn on her horses face. With the Zinc ointment they only have to apply it once a week. __________________ "When all else fails & your feeling blue. Put on your shoes & go shovel some pooo!" http://groups.msn.com/AgsWebpage/shoebox.msnw http://www.putfile.com/annag307

10-08-2007, 06:39 PM
Horses&Soccer Greenbroke Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Warrenton, MO Posts: 3,872	Pliers, screwdriver, extra leather pieces for repairs. Do yourself a favor and learn how to give shots, save $$$. I'm a coward and haven't learned to do this, yet (I am a needlephobe ) A wonderful group of horse gurus called Horsetopians! Oh, and don't forget the ... DUCT TAPE! __________________ Some days I just want to be a missing person