| In the care and keeping of horses, it is necessary | | | | *antiseptics |
| to have a variety of standard horse supplies at | | | | *wound dressings |
| the ready in order to responsibly fulfill our duties | | | | *bandages |
| as horse owners or caregivers. | | | | *splints |
| While fundamental needs such as quality food, | | | | *tweezers |
| adequate water, and comfortable shelter are | | | | *thermometer |
| obvious, there are additional supplies that are | | | | There are, of course, those horse supplies that |
| absolutely essential to the health and functionality | | | | are associated with the utilization of the horse. For |
| of the horse in question and they are classified by | | | | example, in order to ride your horse, you must |
| the physical care for the horse and utilization of | | | | have a variety of horse supplies on hand for |
| the horse's abilities. | | | | riding. |
| Included in physical care are those horse supplies | | | | The equipment used in this case is referred to as |
| that feature the materials used for grooming the | | | | tack and includes: |
| animal. Frequent horse grooming is imperative for | | | | Saddles - The "seat" in which the rider sits. |
| the comfort and appearance of the horse. | | | | Stirrups - Which act as a support for the rider's |
| The supplies most often used in grooming include | | | | feet. |
| a curry comb - used to loosen dirt in the horse's | | | | Bridles and Halters - Which slip over the horse's |
| coat, a dandy brush which removes the dirt, a | | | | head and are used to control the movement of |
| body brush which grooms the coat, a mane comb | | | | the horse. |
| which does the same for the horse's mane, a | | | | Reins - The ropes that run from the bit to the |
| hoof pick/brush which cleans the hoofs, and a | | | | rider's hands. |
| polishing towel used to give the horse a healthy | | | | Bit - Which fits in the mouth of the horse. |
| sheen at the end of brushing. | | | | Ultimately, there is a variety of equipment that is |
| As important as grooming in the physical care for | | | | used for different styles of riding, racing, or |
| a horse is medical care. Just as we keep a first | | | | showing a horse. The type of supplies used |
| aid kit in our homes should anyone require | | | | differs in each particular situation. |
| assistance, we must also keep a horse first aid kit | | | | Owning a horse requires a significant amount of |
| as a part of your standard horse supplies. | | | | responsibility. As owners, we are committed to |
| Of course, in the event of illness or injury it is | | | | the physical and emotional care for the animals |
| imperative that a veterinarian be called | | | | that have been entrusted to us. |
| immediately; but in the meantime, a first aid kit | | | | Proper medical attention, healthy nutrition and |
| can help you keep your horse comfortable - and | | | | hydration, frequent and loving grooming, and a |
| out of immediate danger - until the doctor can | | | | dedication to having proper horse supplies on hand |
| arrive. Such items that should be included in first | | | | at all times are all a part of taking comprehensive |
| aid kit for horses include: | | | | care of our horses. |