What equipment would I need for training a horse?
Hi,
I absolutely LOVE knabstruppers and it is my lifelong dream to breed top quality knabstruppers for dressage, show jumping, and eventing. I found one that is a beautiful few spot colt as a stallion and eventing prospect. He is a yearling. I am going to get help training him, but what equipment would I need for training him on the ground. I know what I would need for starting to ride him.
You will need the basic equipment. A halter, bridle, longe line, longe whip, a light saddle (and maybe a surcingle), and probably a lead rope. There is special equipment made for yearlings, that can prevent them from bucking and rearing, as young horses tend to do.
To break him, you’ll need a lot of patience and time. Start with a halter, then slowly move up to maybe a bridle. First let him get used to just the bridle, no bit. Then just take the bit and put it up to his mouth, and if he lets you, gently slide it in. This might take a couple of tries, but you’ll eventually get it. Don’t be rough and frustrated with him, that’ll just make him an unhappy stallion, which could turn out bad. I would consult with a professional trainer and have him/her give you some tips on how to train your yearling.
What brand loyalties do you carry in the horse world?
What brands do you trust for your horse, be it grooming, tack, blankets, barn equipment, riding apparel, etc…
Me:
–Ariat
–Pessoa/CWD
–Effol
–Eskadron
–Weatherbeeta
–Mattes
and much more…
ariat!
Dover circuit
eskadron
mattes
the Dover brand blankets
mountain horse
… theres probably more that i just can’t remember!
EDIT: Charles Owen
SSG gloves!
Eqqus (the grooming products, can’t spell!) like marigold fly spray, survivor! i live by these [=
equipment for first horse?
hey guys iv been horse riding for 10 years but have just found a horse that’s perfect!! iv completely thought this through i have the time money skill and i am entirely committed what i would like to know is what are the basic things i need for the horse for the moment im jumping about 1 meter
thanks
ps at the moment i have nothing he wont be turned out this winter either
Brushes I would get at least a curry comb{for the mud} a hard brush,tails bruch{a human one will work} and a hoof pick
You will need a halter and lead. Brilde,bit,reins,saddle pad and a saddle.
You might need a blanket for the winter and a clippers are good to cut the wiskers.
You might be able to barrow some of this to.