Photo by Melissa Kuhns
Here is a wish list of needed items for the Stable and Equine related programs.
(With the exception of helmets, items can be used)
Helmets,
2-small, 4 med, 2 large, 2 extra large ($30-$50 each)
Saddles,
Western saddles, various tree widths, 16, 17 & 18 inch seat sizes
Endurance saddles, 16 inch or bigger seat sizes
English saddles (all styles), 18 inch seat size or larger
Youth size saddles, any type (for military kids program)
Bits,
English and gentle western bits, and curb chains
Bridles,
English and western styles, Average horse and draft size
Saddle pads,
(3) CSI brand saddle pads with flex-plate technology. These are very expensive and extremely important for protecting the horses back from becoming sore from heavy and/or unbalanced riders. ($350 each) Made in the USA!
Other quality saddle pads; English and Western styles
Various English saddle risers
Natural Horsemanship Equipment:
(Parelli style, can purchase on line from Hand Crafted Jewels Rope Horse Tack for less.)
Rope halters,
(4)-average horse size, ( 1)-arab size, (1) draft size (approx $15)
Natural Horsemanship leads,
barrel twist, and leather popper ends
(6)- 12 foot length, (Approx $40)
(2)- 22 foot length (Approx $60)
(6)- carrot/training sticks & 6 ft removable string (Approx $60)
General Stable needs
(1) Three step plastic mounting stairs (Approx $80)
(20) Bridle brackets ($2-4 each)
(8) Western safety stirrups ($40)
(6) English safety stirrups or peacock stirrups ($30)
Arena Equipment
Cones, barrels, poles, flags, hula hoops, umbrellas, exercise balls, etc.
Riding boots,
All styles and sizes, nice to have for riders who do not have the appropriate footwear.
Horse medical and first aid kit
Bute, Banamine, and Dexamethazone (must be acquired from a veterinarian, payment can be made directly to our therapy herd veterinarian)
Syringes, 12cc size, locking hub needles
Betadine (Any pharmacy)
Peroxide (Any pharmacy)
Wound Ointment
Underwood Horse Medicine
Baking powder, (to be used with Underwood’s) (Grocery store)
Thrush Medicine
Vet wrap
Gauze
Polo wraps
Vetericyn and Banixx Spray
Scissors
Hoof knife
Hoof file
Hoof nippers (Diamond brand)
Fungal Shampoo
Liniment
Blue Coat spray
Davis Soaking Boot
Horse blankets,
Winter blankets, waterproof sheets and fly sheets
Most common Supplements
Aloe Juice, human grade (Pharmacy, grocery stores)
GUT
Glucosamine or other joint supplements
MSM
Whole flax
Most common feeds used for our horses
Alfalfa pellets
Hay cubes Timothy/Alfalfa blend
Fat and Fiber & Horse North Feed (Only at Hilltop Feeds)
Beet pulp Pellets
