Options In Horseware For New Horse Owners

By Katrina Wheeler


Many equestrians know how important appearance is when you are competing. Everything from blankets to horse boots is included in the completed look. Determining which horseware is the most appropriate for each event can be tricky. This article will discuss some of your options.

Choosing blankets for the right occasion is one of the first steps. Depending on the work you do with your equestrian friend, you may choose a stable blanket, an exercise blanket, a water proof blanket or a turn out blanket. There are even blankets to use after completion of a strenuous workout. This type of blanket will aide in dropping his core temperature back to normal.

Excessive running and jumping can cause serious leg damage. Consider all of your options carefully when choosing leg wear and leg wraps. There are shipping boots, polo wraps, stall wraps, cooling wraps, fleece wraps and standing wraps. It seems like there is a wrap for every purpose and occasion. Determine what types of wraps will best serve your needs. Base this decision on the type and amount of exercise your animal will perform.

Hoods, bonnets and fly bonnets are used to protect the animal for various reasons. Hoods protect them from getting nicks, cuts and scratches. Bonnets are used to cover their ears. Some people will even put cotton inside their horse's ears before using the bonnet to decrease sound so a horse won't spook as easily. Fly bonnets are used as protection against flies. You will see a large number of horses wearing these during the summer season.

Tail bags, tubes and mane socks are used in order to help horse's tails and manes grow. After brushing and combing through their manes and tails, many people will braid the hair and then insert each braided section into a bag and tie it off. It prevents the hair from getting dirty and tangled while allowing it the opportunity to grow.

Hard and fast running can cause bowing of tendons and broken or chipped bones. By over reaching, a horse can damage his heel bulbs by causing the front of the back hooves to hit the back of the front hooves. Bell boots will correct over reaching and also prevent them from knocking off one of their shoes. Make your decision for boots based on the needs of your horse. Speak with your vendor regarding jumping, sport and splint boots as well.

Bridles help horse owners to catch and lead the horse. Bridles are used to let the horse know which direction the rider wants to go. There are different styles, colors and materials to choose from. You will find that in certain events all of the aforementioned products will be arranged to match so that it makes a better impression when being judged.

Investigate your options. Speak with your local vendor regarding your event. Let him know your concerns. Speak with him regarding your choice of materials and color schemes. Have a great time selecting the perfect horseware for you event.




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