Equestrain Hobbiest Information

What equipment would I need for training a horse?

admin — Sun, 18 Jul 2010 06:20:10 +0000

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 would be helpful ways for your teens to help out?

admin — Thu, 15 Jul 2010 08:51:13 +0000

I’m 15 and I really would like some extra cash for a few new school clothes, shoes, and maybe new horseback riding helmet (which I really need!) anyways..I can’t get a job because they only hire 16 yr. olds. I am NOT going to just ask my parents for money because I’m not that dumb. So what are a long list of chores I can do to EARN the money and show them that I’m responsible. I mean a BIG list.

thank you!

dishes
feed/clean pets
clean all rooms
dush
vaccume
laundry
clean showers
wash cars
mow yard
get hte mail everyday
cook supper

Getting Riding Apparel?

admin — Thu, 15 Jul 2010 08:51:11 +0000

I want to order some breeches and riding gloves. What are some good websites to order from in the US? What are the best brands/styles to get?

Doversaddlery is a great website to order from.

My favorite breeches are Neddys breeches: http://www.neddys.com/

Some other good brands are tuffrider, Irideon, and Devon Aire.

http://www.doversaddlery.com/category.asp?c=1924&bhcd2=1260049377

http://www.equestriancollections.com/brands.asp?bc=19

http://www.devonaire.com/

Where can I buy low-rise winter riding breeches?

admin — Thu, 15 Jul 2010 08:51:10 +0000

Looking for ones up to $70

I love this companies pants

http://www.kerrits.com/w_eq_p_tight_performance_flowrise_2007w.html

I have the boot cuts but these are great and within your price range…

Good luck

What do you think of this horse website?

admin — Thu, 15 Jul 2010 08:51:09 +0000

Hi everyone

What do you think of this website? Would you buy from them? It is horse riding clothing and stuff.

http://horsetails.spreadshirt.net/-/-/Shop/

Thanks
My friend gave it me. I think a header would look better too… I think it looks a bit boring. But the clothes look good

It looks quite professional, it’s easily readable and the colours work quite well, but I feel a heading or logo would complete it.

What brand loyalties do you carry in the horse world?

admin — Thu, 15 Jul 2010 08:51:06 +0000

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 [=

does anyone know where a cheap tack shop is? looking for a show jacket and monogram shirt?

admin — Mon, 12 Jul 2010 08:42:09 +0000

need a tack shop that sells horseback riding gear and clothes. i need a monogram shirt and a show jacket. LOW BUDGET. please make sure the costs are fairly low. i am only 12 years old! i wear a 10/12 in clothes, and that should apply to horseback stuff, 2.

my favorite tack shop is State Line Tack. It is a LOT cheaper compared to any of the tack shops around my area even WITH S&H.

riding apparel (socks, in particular)?

admin — Mon, 12 Jul 2010 08:42:08 +0000

I am relitavely new to horses and riding. I wear full length jodhpurs under half chaps. I know a lots of people wear riding sock (the mid calf to calf high ones…) when they ride. Are these only worn with breeches( that go down to mid calf?)
I would also like to know if people could reccomend me a good, fairly priced brand of breeches that would fit a petite build, that are availible in canada, and more specifically BC.
Thanks

Boot socks, yes, are generally worn on top of breeches, but they should be fine with jods. However, I wouldn’t suggest wearing them with half chaps. The Boot Sox brand is usually to help get field boots on and off easier. Some are more substantial and keep your feet warmer, but I think they interfere with your contact with the horse. Half-chaps are kinda loose anyway, and adding that extra layer may not be something you want.
As for the breeches, can’t help you there, I’ve never been petite!

So yeah… depending on where you are riding, indoors or out, if you’re just wearing half chaps, I would wear wool socks. But if you decide to go the tall-boot route, I would wear boot socks, always with breeches or jods. If your tall boots are kinda snug, wear thinner brands like Boot Sox. In the same area of your store you should find thicker, warmer brands as well.

question about riding breeches?

admin — Mon, 12 Jul 2010 08:42:07 +0000

i have serious thighs and am really self-conscious when i wear my riding breeches…is there anything i can ride English in besides them?
or any reason not to feel self-conscious?

If you really want to wear jods you can get some flattering colours now. I wear two tone ones that have the darker colour on the outside panel to make thighs look slimmer and longer.

do u no any good (not expensive) shops that have horse riding clothes???

admin — Mon, 12 Jul 2010 08:42:06 +0000

in belfast??

Decathlon.
They are a great shop and have everything you could ever want!! form basic cheap thigns to the latest version of them!!
hats, jodpurs, spurs etc
they only downside is that they dont do online orders, but if you are buyin hats or jodpurs you really need to try them on.

Oh!! they do ‘blue products’ which are the cheepst version but still really good quailty! and i buy these all the time!