Live2Ride asked: I have been riding for a long time now, and I’ve decided to do a partial lease with the school horse that I take lessons on this summer to gain more experience. I know a lot about horses and taking care of them, though theres still lots I need to learn. I might want to do a full lease next summer, and keep a horse at the barn where i take lessons where i would be in charge of it like my own horse. to prepare for that, and also a couple of things for leasing this summer, i have a couple of questions.
1.) I might want to take the school horse that i’m leasing to some low-key shows. what kinds of things would i need (for myself, the rider, not the horse – she’s covered) to be in an english equitation or pleasure class in a schooling show, and i’m in the teen age group? so basically all the show clothes and stuff for the rider will i need?
2.) if i were to do a care lease for a horse, or even own my own horse, here is the basic list of stuff i would need. please tell me if i missed anything important. i would start out with the bare essentials, and then if i needed anything else i would purchase that when it’s needed. i’m not entirely sure which blankets and rugs are necessary, so please correct me if i’m mistaken.
- nylon halter and lead rope
- grooming kit and tote (metal, rubber, and plastic curries, dandy and body brushes, mane and tail comb and brush, sponges, hoof pick, tail bandage, hoof oil, polo wraps)
- saddle pad (what kind should i get? fleece, schooling pad, and i’ve seen foam ones too?)
- all-purpose english saddle, stirrup irons, leathers, girth
- english bridle, bit, reins (type of bit depends on the horse i would lease/purchase)
- lunge rope and whip
- crop
- multiple buckets (for feeding, watering, bathing, etc.)
- pasture blanket/rug (what is a good rug for this purpose?)
- stable blanket (if i chose to stable it – i might not)
- cooler
- is a fly sheet really necessary if you have fly spray?
- fly mask and spray
- shampoo and conditioner
- hoof conditioner/moisturizer
- mane and tail conditioner
- bell boots and splint boots (maybe, depending on type of work and if i ever travel)
I think thats all the basics, please let me know if i missed anything!
3.) is this a good saddle set as a first saddle and bridle, or should i try and scrape together more money and go for better quality? (money is the issue, and is why i can only lease at the moment. yes, i’m aware of how much a horse costs so please don’t lecture me about that) here’s the link: http://www.statelinetack.com/itemdy00.asp?T1=SLT700633%2014%20BLK
4.) can you practice dressage or jumping in an all-purpose or standard saddle? would they let you show in a standard saddle in a dressage or jumping class? are there usually novice classes for jumping or dressage, or just age groups?
i think thats all my questions for now. if i have any more i will put them in as details.
thank you so much!! no rude or harsh answers please!! try to answer as many as you can, but you don’t have to get to them all. all answers are appreciated!
Equipment leasing