Miscellaneous Tack and Tools.
Here are products I've used that helped me develop my riding, protect my tack, and more.
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Clicking on the pictures will take you to Amazon.com for more information about the product, and will allow you to purchase the product through Amazon.
Note: I am a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for sites to earn advertising fees by advertising and linking to Amazon.com. The products shown here were chosen by me ONLY because I have used them and know they work.
MDC STAINLESS ULTIMATE INTELLIGENT HINGED STIRRUP
These hinged stirrups will help you develop the balance you need to prevent your feet from sliding "home". The hinge allows your ankle to flex, which also helps keep your leg steady as the horse's barrel expands, contracts, and swings when he breathes and moves. |
Medi-Dyne ProStretch Unilateral Stretching System
Most of us wear shoes or boots with heels during the day, which causes our Achilles tendons to shrink. But these tendons must stretch and flex as we ride with feet in stirrups. Spending a few minutes daily rocking back on this device helps gently stretch your tendons so that it is easier for you to keep your foot in the proper position in the stirrup, and to allow your ankle to flex with the horse's movement. |
INTREPID INTERNATIONAL RIDERS LARGE CELL PHONE CASE
Don't listen to people who tell you to never carry a cell phone while you're riding. Sure, turn your phone off or put it on vibrate so you don't bother other people. But having a phone within which can mean the difference between life and death (or serious injury) if you suffer a serious fall or other accident. Especially necessary when riding alone on the trail or in the arena. This style cell phone holder features a stretchy strap that you wrap around your calf above your boot and below your knee. Velcro closure. |
CASHEL HELMET VISOR
OK, sure, it looks a little weird. But if you're the kind of person who burns easily, you will love this visor. Provides shade for your entire face and throat area. Made from a durable yet lightweight, closed-cell foam. Stretch around your helmet and attach in back with Velcro closure and fit all sizes of helmets. The Cashel Cap is shaped like a baseball visor. |
ROMA QUILTED MULTIPLE BRIDLE BAG
Durable quilted nylon bridle bag has a polyfill inner padding that protects bridles from getting scratched. Holds six bridles, but honestly, I usually don't put more than three in it because it gets heavy to carry and hard to sort out. You can't tell from these pictures, but the Roma blue quilted products all match |
INTREPID INTERNATIONAL BRAIDING KIT
Here is everything you need to create a professional-looking braid for your horse, and a neat little apron to keep it all in place.
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INTREPID INTERNATIONAL MANE KNIFE
I can already hear the purists screaming "Don't ever use a mane knife! Use a pulling comb instead!" One of the first gifts I was given when I began riding was a mane knife like this. It was given to me by one of the top competitors in our barn, and she showed me how to use it to produce the perfect feathered mane. I still use mane knives today. So don't listen to the naysayers. If you learn how to use these things correctly, you will give your horse the perfect mane. |
JOHNSON'S BABY SHAMPOO
I've tried a lot of different "specially made for horses" shampoos and conditioners over the years, and you know what? Baby shampoo is still the best. "No more tears" formula means no problem with this stuff getting into your horse's eyes. When it comes to conditioner, there doesn't seem to be much difference as far as I can tell. Whichever you prefer is fine. |
ABSORBINE SHOW SHEEN
This stuff is wonderful for protecting your horse's mane and tail. It not only detangles but coats the hair so that dirt and grime are less likely to stick to it, and seems to make the hair less likely to break. I don't think of this as a conditioner but as a protectant. I do NOT use it on my horses' bodies. If you want your horse to have a shiny coat, the best way to do that is to feed them omega fatty acids (see supplements). |
FIEBING'S BOOT SCRUBBER
Do your car and your home a favor. Buy and use one of these to clean off the dirt and mud from your boots. Shires Ball Feeder
Keep your horse's mind occupied in his stall by giving her one of these to nose around. Dispenses treats slowly. Horsemen's Pride Joy Ball
Horses really do get a kick out of kicking (and nosing) this ball around in the pasture. |