Cleaning tack?

ALL ABOUT CLEANING TACK

To clean tack, (saddles, bridles, halters, girths, etc.)

Get a small bucket of lukewarm water, a small sponge, and tack conditioner, or, "Saddle Soap".

Take your sponge, dip it in the water, then wring it out! If you don't wring it out, water will spew out everywhere on your tack, therefore leaving spots on the leather. (Don't worry if it happens. The water spots will go away if you scrub it all over again.) Then, rub the sponge in the tack soap until you can see bubbles on the sponge. Scrub and polish the saddle where it is needed. Also, clean UNDERNEATH the saddle, too! It's not about having a shiny saddle, it's about keeping it clean, for your horse! Then, wipe of excess water/soap with a clean dry rag, and your tack is finished.

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Feeding a pony/horse

Depending on your horse, most horses would need a balanced diet of:

• Pellets
• Bran
• Barley
• Oats

Once or twice a week, you should also graze your horses or give them fresh hay and water. They need the nutrients. To help your horse with growth and health, get a mineral block or "salt lick" for your horse. They come in many different flavors, so choose your pick.

Horses may have treats such as:

• Mints (Lifesavers)
• Sugar Cubes
• Salt Lick Candy
• Apples/Carrots

Remember not to feed them too many. It will make the horse sick!

HAVE FUN WITH YOUR HORSE!

Buying a horse? Read this first!

So, you buying a horse? Well, these helpful tips might make it easier.
Firstly: Do you know how to ride AND take care of horses? It might make things easier if you take lessons at a stable BEFORE buying!
WHAT HORSE? WHAT BREED? Depending on your height/Weight, you need to find a horse that would suit YOU! If you're a starter/beginner, you'll probably need a pony. When you think of ponies, you think of small horses, BUT ponies can be up to 14.4 hands high! Ponies are a little bit smaller than horses AND usually have a more gentle temperment. A good horse for, like, a 10-14 year old would be a welsh cob or quarter pony.
WHAT AGE? Well, most people think you need a young horse to "Grow up with" but, a horse around 5-12 years old would be perfect.

More will come, AND "Breed Files" the place to learn about all your favorite horses!