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If I Had Just Bought a Horse
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items New horse means new horse things, so here’s what I would recommend if I was starting over with a new horse!
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Grooming and Bathing
Tack
Equipment
Feed & Treats
Grooming and Bathing
This stuff smells so good! My horse smells amazing for over an hour afterwards! It’s suds up really nice, and leaves them clean.
Mane 'n Tail Herbal Gro Shampoo & Conditioner, With Olive Oil, Strengthens & Nourishes Hair, 12 fl oz 2-Pack
I love how silky my horse’s mane gets when I use this after a bath. It’s such a nice finishing touch to make your horse feel polished at the end of the beauty routine
ABSORBINE ShowSheen Instant Detangling Hair Polish ... - Chewy
A quality hoof pick is essential to any good grooming kit. Hoof care is highly important for your horse’s wellbeing!
WEAVER EQUINE Horse Hoof Pick & Brush, Color Varies - Chewy
This hoof conditioner has been a go to for me for over 5 years now, it’s kept my horses hooves in great shape!
FARNAM Horseshoer's Secret Horse Hoof Care Hoof Conditioner ...
whether showing, trail riding, or just grooming, it’s nice to have the option to braid their hair! These withstand a good amount of uses each and are durable!
WEAVER EQUINE Horse Mane & Tail Rubber Bands, Black, 500 count
I like the flexibility in the brush for shaping to the horse while brushing. I feel like it requires less strokes to be effective than traditional brushes are
TOUGH1 Great Grips Flex Finishing Horse Brush, Purple - Chewy.com
Tack
If you choose to invest in your bridles, please protect them! I like this bridle bag because it holds 3, and it fits easily in my car to take with me between my barn and house when I’m cleaning them!
TOUGH1 Horse Halter & Bridle Bag with 3 Hook Rack, Black - Chewy
I like these a lot for trail rides! My horse’s back has been very happy while using this!
Classic Equine 1in Felt 31x32 Saddle Pad
This halter is very durable, and good quality! I love that they have so many colors to choose from!
Weaver Leather Original Nylon Horse Halter
Equipment
pick your favorite colors, and keep these on hand. They are good for wound care, fixing tack, and wrapping saddles!
3M Vetrap Horse Bandaging Tape, Blue, 4-in X 5-yd - Chewy.com
this works better for keeping flies off their legs than the majority of fly sprays out there. Great to have on hand for the fly season!
Old Spice High Endurance Deodorant for Men - Aluminum-Free - 3.4oz/2pk: Invisible Solid, Fresh Scent, For Normal Skin
Taking care of your saddle is just as important as taking care of your horse. This soap really gets the gunk off and makes a nice clean slate for your conditioner to go on!
FIEBING'S Saddle Soap Paste for Horses, 12-oz jar - Chewy.com
Your horse will greatly appreciate getting a mask to keep the flies out of their face! This brand has been extremely durable for my horses. If your horse has pink skin on their nose, opt for the nose addition to help them avoid getting sunburnt!
Cashel Crusader Horse Fly Mask with Ears – Chewy.com Product Page
Like the fly mask, this will complete your horse’s turnout fly outfit. This have held up for several seasons for my horses!
CASHEL Crusader Horse Leg Guard Fly Boots, Grey, Arabian - Chewy
Having a leather punch is going to be useful when your horse fluctuates sizes during seasons and your tack needs adjusted. This is also helpful to extend the life of your equipment if a hole wears down
ECONO Revolving Leather Punch - Chewy.com
This mask lives up to its name! My horse stays so calm during trail rides now with bugs leaving him alone! And the nose attachment along with sunscreen keeps his pink nose from getting sunburnt!
CASHEL Quiet Ride Horse Fly Mask with Ears, Black, Warmblood
Feed & Treats
My horses have done great on this food. They have many different types based on your horse’s specific needs!
NUTRENA SafeChoice Maintenance Horse Feed, 50-lb bag - Chewy