Horse Racing Equipment Rugby
Horse racing is a sport in which horses run at dazzling speeds with a rider astride competing with other horses to see who is crowned the fastest. Millions is spent on this sport every year. Many have found a horse that performs extremely well and wonders whether their horse has what it takes to beat all the rest.
If you have found a thoroughbred that has what it takes, what do you need in order to get him into the sport?
The first thing you will need is a jockey. A jockey when riding in the race must carry no more than four pounds which means you want a light jockey as it is less of a burden on the horse meaning they can run faster. Jockeys are generally between 4’10 and 5’6 and they weight between 108 and 118 pounds. So, choose your jockey carefully.
The heaviest thing the jockey will wear are his boots. They are made of lightweight material and help the jockey make subtle contact with the stirrups.
The ‘postage stamp’ or saddle is a basic small piece of leather which acts as a seat.
The jockey wears a helmet and padded vest for protection in case an accident occurs, and the jockey is flung from the horse.
The horse will need a girt, reins, a bit, aluminium racing shoes, a shadow roll, bandages and a tongue tie. The shoes are attached to the bottom of the horse’s hooves protecting them and giving them better traction. The shadow roll is to stop the horse seeing shadows on the track and becoming spooked. The bandages would be applied if the horse is experiencing a minor ailment and a tongue tie ensures the horses tongue isn’t blocking his airway during the race. This is most of your needed horse racing equipment.
Rugby’s Watermill Feeds provide this equipment. If you are looking for a supplier for your horse racing equipment, Rugby-based Watermill Feeds has it. If you are an experienced horse racer or you are just getting started, Watermill Feeds is the place to go.
If your horse is well looked after, it will perform well. Therefore, getting good quality and reliable equipment is the best thing you can do. It will keep your horse safe and happy as well as your jockey and you will have the perfect partnership. Don’t leave such a precious asset to chance, get trusted horse racing equipment.
Rugby is also a sport in which the players are putting themselves at risk. The equipment they choose is designed specifically to protect them. This is the same with horse racing. It is a risky sport so go to a supplier that has your best interests at heart. Go to Watermill Feeds. Their love of horses is evident in all the provisions they make available to horse owners.
You can contact them via phone, email, their website or you can stop by their shop. They provide other essentials for your horse. Their team is qualified to advise and assist you.
