One of the most enjoyable ways to experience the beautiful countryside around Warwick must surely be on horseback. All the horses require stable equipment. The town has a strong equestrian heritage, so it isn’t unusual on a summer’s day to see riders enjoying the lanes and fields in the area. Landmarks such as Warwick Castle, the Church of St Mary, and of course Warwick racecourse may all fly past in a blaze of colour.
But if, like me, your real life experience of the equestrian world is limited to little more than a few childhood donkey rides at the beach, what do we need to learn about the care of these magnificent animals which captivate us so? The welfare of any living creature is never something to be taken lightly, and anyone who wants to experience Warwick from the saddle should know a little about stable equipment, equine physiology, and of course riding technique.
It isn’t hard to find somewhere in the Warwick area to stable your horse, and most of the equipment you need will be readily available on site. But if you choose to stable your steed at your Warwick home, what equipment can you expect to have to buy? Well, starting with the metalwork, make sure your tie on ring falls easily to hand, or your horse may wander off while you are loading or unloading your tackle! Speaking of which, a bridle rack and tack hook should be readily accessible close to the door of the stable. A blanket rug rack will give you somewhere to hang your mount’s blanket during grooming. And a secure gate bolt will ensure the door doesn’t swing open after you’ve walked away. Your saddle rack is an important piece of Warwick stable equipment, and must be strong enough to hold a saddle of any size. Other metalwork accessories which can come in useful include rag forks, muck forks with scoop and shovel, and it’s often useful to have a stable tack trolley around to save you from having to carry everything.
What other stable equipment is available in Warwick? Elasticated stall guards are good for preventing injury, while the fab new accessory on the market must be the automatic water drinkers which constantly provide a convenient supply of drinking water for your horse – and they work on high or low pressure! Hay and haylage nets are a must to keep your horse well fed, and a stiff brush, hose and cleaning fluid are essential for cleaning up operations.
Stable equipment suppliers in the Warwick area are plentiful. But if you choose Watermill Feeds of Wellesbourne, Warwick for your stable equipment needs you’ll get so much more besides. Watermill Feeds can also cater for all your horse’s nutritional needs, and supply a full range of riding accessories too. If it’s time to make your dream of exploring the countryside around Warwick on horseback a reality, call in and see what stable equipment Watermill Feeds have got for you.
