subject: Safety in Buying Equestrian Equipment [print this page] When owning a horse you will need some of the basic equestrian equipment. Things such as saddle's, lunge line's, helmet's, lunge whip's, horse rugs, and a saddle blanket's are just a few examples of the tack that is required. When buying a saddle make sure it fits both you and your horse well, you also need to take into consideration your riding style when purchasing a saddle to ensure safety and comfort. Equestrian equipment can be really expensive and you should see any purchase you make as an investment. You should always care for your tack and clean and inspect it after every use, making sure that no damage has been made to any of your equipment, and that it's all in good safe working condition. Horse riding can be loads of fun, but also very dangerous if basic safety issues are not attended to.
It's inevitable that your equipment will get damaged, so having spares of some of the most basic equipment such as saddles, stirrups, stirrup pads, and a helmet will make sure you won't loose out on valuable riding time, whilst waiting for replacements. As much fun as horse riding is, yours and your horses safety should always be at the forefront of your mind, accidents happen everyday in this sport resulting in some quite horrific consequences. Investing in quality brands such as Ariat, Dubarry and Pikeur will help ensure that your horse tack will have a longer shelf, and give you and your horse the comfort and safety you need.
