Horse Equipment

[drplokta]

In the unlikely event that anyone else is considering buying a horse, and for my reference in case of future need, here's everything we've bought for Bugsy since getting him. Except that I've probably forgotten something. Horses are quite complex animals to keep and look after.

• Saddle. We paid extra for the one he had, and our saddler has now had a

Comments

[major_clanger]

I used to work for someone who owned a boat. His definition: "A hole in the water you pour money in to."

[drplokta]

I've occasionally considered that it might be cheaper to feed the horses on £5 notes....

[bohemiancoast]

I should probably do that for kids but I'm not sure the list is as long!

[bohemiancoast]

and also, you've not mentioned anything about the new clever-horse-proof electric fence you're going to need...

[eleyan]

And this is only after how many weeks? Phew! Little sod had better appreciate it.

[drplokta]

He shouldn't need much more stuff now, except for the frequently used consumables. This is pretty much it until things start wearing out and needing replacing (rugs and numnahs first, probably).

[davidcook]

So today is literally the first time in my life I've ever seen the word "numnah".
Guess I haven't had much to do with horses so far :)