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We will try and persuade the seller to throw in his saddle, but what other bits and bobs will we need to buy please?
Our first horse - what should be on our set-up shopping list?
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Moomin1
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It really does depend very much on the individual horse and what it's needs are, but the basics to start with include a grooming kit, basic first aid kit, headcollar, rope.
The rest is really down to many factors. Is your horse going to be stabled or out/both? Does it need rugging currently? What is it fed? Will it need stable equipment/buckets etc? Also, what tack is it currently ridden in?
The rest is really down to many factors. Is your horse going to be stabled or out/both? Does it need rugging currently? What is it fed? Will it need stable equipment/buckets etc? Also, what tack is it currently ridden in?
Arizahn
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Hi vis!
w1bbler
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If the saddle comes with him, it is still a good idea to get it checked by a saddle fitter.
zigzag
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Insurance
FestiveFuzz
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Definitely get a saddler out to check the saddle and a physio just to give his back a once over. My boy came with a saddle when I got him almost 4 months ago and have been paying for physio treatment to get his back sorted for the last 10 weeks as the saddle was broken and he was rather sore.
My boy lives out so I got him the following rugs:
1x rain sheet
1x LW TO
2x MW TO
2x HW TO
1x cooler
And a couple of different weight stable rugs to layer up with.
This covers all eventualities.
Then you'd need a headcollar, lead rope, buckets/haynets, grooming kit, hi vis.
My boy lives out so I got him the following rugs:
1x rain sheet
1x LW TO
2x MW TO
2x HW TO
1x cooler
And a couple of different weight stable rugs to layer up with.
This covers all eventualities.
Then you'd need a headcollar, lead rope, buckets/haynets, grooming kit, hi vis.
Antw23uk
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The most important things you will need is a big bank balance and the realization that said bank balance will soon very quickly disapear 
Good luck with the new horse and dont forget to post pics for us
Good luck with the new horse and dont forget to post pics for us
Sunshine
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A jackpot winning lottery ticket!
In addition to everything else already mentioned I assume the bridle (and bit) is coming with him, and if they let the saddle go check that girth and numnah, stirrups and irons are included.
In addition to everything else already mentioned I assume the bridle (and bit) is coming with him, and if they let the saddle go check that girth and numnah, stirrups and irons are included.
pansy
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The most important things you will need is a big bank balance and the realization that said bank balance will soon very quickly disapear
Good luck with the new horse and dont forget to post pics for us
I'm glad someone else said this - I didn't want to scare them.
Enjoy your new horse xxx
Magicmillbrook
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Congratulation on getting a new horse.
What you need will depend on what type he is and how you plan to keep him and if you are going to show etc. Firstly I would second getting the saddle checked, I have purchased 4 horses that came with tack, none of it fitted.
So , bridle and saddle
Head collar and lead ropes x 2 (one in wash, one out)
Rugs - depends on if living out/clipped etc. My cob has 2 rain sheets and one medium weight turn out He came with a thick stable rug that he will probably never wear. Most useful if a fleece that he can wear to dry off in after bathing/being rained on, as a light stable rug and for travel.
Horse 1st aid kit (vet wrap, gamgee/gauze etc, antiseptic gel/spray, cotton wool, hibiscrub should cover most bases)
Travel boots and tail guard if you intend to go out and about
Grooming kit
Feeding stuff - Haynets, water containers, if you are going to give hard feed a feed bowl, scoops, storage bins.
Mucking out stuff - Wheelbarrow, skip and rake, shovel (I like my plastic one), If being stabled shaving or straw fork, broom and disinfectant.
I second Hi Viz
Insurance
As you are being very brave and taking on new horse inthge winter - warm clothes, hat, hand warmers, warm boots, hand cream, lip balm, and lots of instant hot chocolate
What you need will depend on what type he is and how you plan to keep him and if you are going to show etc. Firstly I would second getting the saddle checked, I have purchased 4 horses that came with tack, none of it fitted.
So , bridle and saddle
Head collar and lead ropes x 2 (one in wash, one out)
Rugs - depends on if living out/clipped etc. My cob has 2 rain sheets and one medium weight turn out He came with a thick stable rug that he will probably never wear. Most useful if a fleece that he can wear to dry off in after bathing/being rained on, as a light stable rug and for travel.
Horse 1st aid kit (vet wrap, gamgee/gauze etc, antiseptic gel/spray, cotton wool, hibiscrub should cover most bases)
Travel boots and tail guard if you intend to go out and about
Grooming kit
Feeding stuff - Haynets, water containers, if you are going to give hard feed a feed bowl, scoops, storage bins.
Mucking out stuff - Wheelbarrow, skip and rake, shovel (I like my plastic one), If being stabled shaving or straw fork, broom and disinfectant.
I second Hi Viz
Insurance
As you are being very brave and taking on new horse inthge winter - warm clothes, hat, hand warmers, warm boots, hand cream, lip balm, and lots of instant hot chocolate
Annagain
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Just buy the very basics to begin with and then build your collection as you go along - you soon realise what's really essential when you haven't got something you need!
Most people have covered the basics
I'd just buy enough feed, bedding and hay for a couple of weeks (if he's stabled or if he's to be fed in field) You can then work out how much you're likely to go through for the winter and whether you can buy in bulk or as you go along (price and storage-wise) - although hay and feed likely to increase in deepest, darkest winter
I imagine if it's your first horse you'll be taking a bit of time to get to know him before wanting to go out and about so you probably won't need travel gear straight away?
It's a very expensive time so don't go buying luxuries - it's tempting (if you like that sort of thing
) to buy 4 different rugs and 6 different colour numnahs and matching girths and bandages but one of each will do you for now - there'll be sales in January, not to mention Christmas pressies! I've had horses 20 years and only have 3 numnahs - two brown and one white for dressage. I had a lot more at one point (I was young and naiive
) but never used them. All you end up doing is spending hours freezing your butt off at horsey car boot sales trying sell them for a fraction of the price you paid for them.
As others have said insurance is also a very good idea - at very least BHS Gold membership for Public Liability.
Hope you have many years of fun ahead of you.
Most people have covered the basics
I'd just buy enough feed, bedding and hay for a couple of weeks (if he's stabled or if he's to be fed in field) You can then work out how much you're likely to go through for the winter and whether you can buy in bulk or as you go along (price and storage-wise) - although hay and feed likely to increase in deepest, darkest winter
I imagine if it's your first horse you'll be taking a bit of time to get to know him before wanting to go out and about so you probably won't need travel gear straight away?
It's a very expensive time so don't go buying luxuries - it's tempting (if you like that sort of thing
) to buy 4 different rugs and 6 different colour numnahs and matching girths and bandages but one of each will do you for now - there'll be sales in January, not to mention Christmas pressies! I've had horses 20 years and only have 3 numnahs - two brown and one white for dressage. I had a lot more at one point (I was young and naiive) but never used them. All you end up doing is spending hours freezing your butt off at horsey car boot sales trying sell them for a fraction of the price you paid for them.As others have said insurance is also a very good idea - at very least BHS Gold membership for Public Liability.
Hope you have many years of fun ahead of you.
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