emma.is
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a really vigorous hot towelling session is better than any shine spray I've ever found
Not sure if anyone's already said this, but instead of buying Equi-pings, etc, you can you the orange baling twine that comes of the haybales.
That's my thrifty tip of the day
Shower caps for feed bucket covers? That's my contribution to this thread! :-D
When other people throw rugs away, recycle them for reparing your own rugs. Buckles, surcingles, leg straps and even the material from the rug itself can be used or..... repair it and sell it!
Baling twine is so strong nowadays it does not snap easilly, hence the need for equi-pings
When other people throw rugs away, recycle them for reparing your own rugs. Buckles, surcingles, leg straps and even the material from the rug itself can be used or..... repair it and sell it!
Visit your local gypsy fairs. As long as you don't ask questions about where it came from you can get some really good bargains! (eg an entire bridle inc snaffle bit & martingale for £20; a heavy duty NZ outdoor rug for £30)
Just wanted to bump this up as i love all the tips!
I bought some jods for £4 and £2 in a charity tack sale, along with a saddle stand and waterproof cover together for £5, and a schooling whip for £5 too.
Also bought wood pellets in a pallet as its way cheaper!
Almost everything I have bought for my horse has been second hand through facebook groups / a swap shop in a tack shop or through eBay.
Also heard that if you use the big washing machines in a laundrette it costs about £4 and you can wash your whole rug in it cheaper than most rug washes![/QUOTE]
I bet the people washing there clothes afterwards would love you!!
Baling twine is so strong nowadays it does not snap easilly, hence the need for equi-pings
i've never come across bailing twine that doesnt break.