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There are many pieces of equipment and several supplies you will need in order to raise horses. Supply stores for both regular farming and ranching equipment, as well as specialty stores for veterinary and large animal supplies, can assist you in locating the things that you need. What sort of equipment and supplies are necessary to care for your horses?

You’ll need a clean stall within a stable to keep the horse, so the first supplies to think about are barrels of hay and a pitchfork. This will allow you to reline the stall with fresh hay daily. A stall also needs to be equipped with a trough for food and water. Horses with little pasture room especially require the nutrients of being stall-fed.

In order to keep your horse beautiful and healthy, you’ll need shampoo and brushes for the mane and tail as well as the coat. Other supplies you’ll need include riding materials. These include a bridle, reins, and a saddle. If you can’t afford a brand new saddle, which can cost thousands of dollars, you can search online for used saddles or check with ads in your local area for ranchers who may have old saddles they could sell you.

If you plan to transport your horse anywhere, you’ll also need a horse trailer. These can also be purchased used. You can find a horse trailer in several sizes, with the ability to carry one or several horses. If you are looking to save money, used trailers are an intelligent purchase, as long as you can verify that the trailer is safe and stalls within the trailer are sized appropriately to keep the horse secure without cramping it.

You’ll also want to have plenty of ropes and some gloves to work with in caring for and running your horses. While there are other supplies you may want to think about to care for your horses, these pieces of equipment and horse supplies will get you started.