If you’ve ever ridden a horse before, you probably know how important equipment can be. A poorly made saddle can cause you to lose all feeling in your legs, or worse, it could cause you to fall off and end up with a nasty injury. For this reason, it’s important to invest in good quality equipment. But what if you don’t have the cash to afford everything new? That’s where making your own horse riding equipment comes in handy. You can make everything from simple bandages to complex stirrup covers out of materials that you might already have in your home. In this blog post we explore how you can make your own horse riding equipment with some simple materials found around your house or garden.
Towel as a horse blind
If you want to make a horse blind out of something other than a bed sheet, a towel is a good choice. A horse blind is basically a piece of material that’s placed between the horse and the rider to protect them from being kicked in the leg or poked in the eye. Many riding schools will use towels as horse blinds because they’re cheap, easy to find, and can be easily removed if you want to look around the horse’s hooves.
Cotton bandage as a pad
A pad is a piece of fabric that you put under your horse’s saddle to help keep it from getting stained. A pad will also protect your horse’s legs and sensitive areas, like the withers. If you want to make a pad, a cotton bandage is a good choice. You can get cotton bandages at most health food stores, and they’re usually pretty cheap. You may want to iron the bandage to make it more durable.
Cardboard box as a mounting block
A mounting block is a piece of wood that you use to help get your horse on and off the ground. A good mounting block will have a square shape, and it’ll be thick enough that it won’t bend under the weight of your horse. You can make a mounting block out of almost anything, including cardboard boxes. If you’re going to use a cardboard box, make sure that it’s thick enough so that it’s not going to break if your horse steps on it. You can also use a wooden pallet, which is probably easier to find than a cardboard box.
Coil springs as stirrup covers
Stirrup covers are pieces of material that are wrapped around the stirrup to protect it from wear and tear. If you want to make a stirrup cover out of something other than fabric, you can use springs from a coil spring. You can use the springs from an old car or truck to make a stirrup cover that’s thick enough to protect your horse’s hooves.
Loose fill and sand as a blanket
A blanket is a piece of material that horse riders use to cover their horse. A blanket is usually made from fabric, but you can also use loose fill and sand to make a blanket. Loose fill and sand are cheap materials that you can find at most hardware and building supply stores. A blanket made from loose fill and sand will be cheap, but it probably won’t last as long as a high-quality blanket made from fabric.
Conclusion
Horse riding is a great hobby, but it can be expensive to get started. If you want to get into the hobby without breaking the bank, you can make your own horse riding equipment. You can make a horse blind, a pad, a horse blanket, and a mounting block out of things you probably already have lying around the house. If you really want to make your horse riding equipment stand out, you can also make it out of a high-quality material.