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Options In Horseware For New Horse Owners

By Katrina Wheeler


As a new horse owner, deciding which horseware items are appropriate for you can be difficult. Entering into competition usually has a strong focus on appearance. This article will help you to learn a little about horse boots, blankets and a lot of other 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.

To promote hair growth and prevent tangling, many people use mane socks, tubes and tail bags. This will also aide in keeping your horse's mane and tail clean before a competition. They are relatively easy to use. Just put their braided locks in the sock or bag and tie it in place. The most difficult part will be preventing your animal from removing it.

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.

If your equine buddy is wearing a bridle, your battle is half over. Bridles make catching and leading a horse much easier. When riding, a bridle is used to tell the horse which direction you want to go. You may choose to select products that match in color so that when competing you have a more complete and finished look.

Deciding which products to use can take a little time and investigation. Speak with your merchant, let them know what events you will be entering in and ask for suggestions. When in doubt, use the internet and do some research. You will find there are many different options for horseware.




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