The Thrifty Equestrian
Affording the Equestrian Lifestyle
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Hi everyone! As we all know, the equestrian lifestyle is not a cheap one. However, there are ways to get around breaking the bank when it comes to horses. Being on a budget my entire life, I have learned many ways to save money, use my money most efficiently, and to decide which products are quality, but not too expensive. I’m so excited to share my tips and recommendations with you! If there is something specific that you would like me to cover, please reach out to me!
Happy Budgeting!
-Hannah + Z
I had to rig them so tight that I couldn’t take my boots off or put them on without completely undoing the strap, which usually just removed the whole spur. Spur Tech was so generous in offering me a pair of straps to try out, but I was still skeptical. No more loose spurs bouncing around while you ride and gone are the days of me trying to adjust the fit tighter every single use. At only $25 per pair, Spur Tech spur straps are the best total solution out there to your spur problems!
In the past year, I have learned so much more about horse care and training, so I decided I would like to share my opinion and personal experience on the matter with you all. I wasted a lot of time trying to force him over jumps when he couldn’t trot in a straight line, couldn’t canter more than a lap, and had zero sense of frame/self carriage. In my opinion, before you start seriously trying to jump a horse and focus on courses, you need to have accomplished: Unfortunately, I didn’t have a trainer or mentor that let me know it wasn’t healthy to jump my horse 5 times a week at decent heights.
I recently purchased the trial size of Ecovet (4oz) at Dover to try on my horse, as I was at a complete loss of what to do about our fly problem. The oil’s job is to carry the fatty acids as they are applied to the horse, and it evaporates in 20-30 minutes leaving only the acids and fragrance behind. Another great thing about Ecovet is that you don’t have to apply as much as you would a normal fly spray. I tried to apply it like a normal fly spray the first time and let’s just say it cleared my sinuses.
It’s frustrating at times because I know Finn shouldn’t crib, but I also know that if I prevent him completely from cribbing he will get really stressed out and cause himself to colic. It is a physiological drive within the horse’s brain that causes him to crib. Reprimanding your horse by scolding him etc, will only make the problem worse, especially in cases where anxiety drives the horse’s urge to crib. Cribbing can be managed depending on the horse, and I would never rule out all horses that crib if I was shopping for a new horse.