Endurance.Net Ridecamp Archives

Start with what you have and add from there AS NEEDED.  You don't need all that stuff.  I rode my quarter/morgan cross that I bought from a rent string and he did just fine.  I used the English saddle and bridle that I already had.  If it ain't broke, don't fix it kind of thing.  I did read once that Len Brown (who invented orthoflex saddles) recommended that you always ride with a crupper and breast collar and I always do.  Course I did have a mule and needed the crupper.  I like the Zilco breascollars the best but they are pricey.  Whatever works on your horse, use it.  I actually know people here in California who ride 50 milers bareback.  Go figure.............mb

 

 

On 8/11/07, Sacred Wind Arabians <kimvoo2003@xxxxxxxxx> wrote:

Hi group I have a few more questions.

I am woundering what kind of tack is "needed" I can not afford a whole lot of new stuff right now and I will have to buy as i go but I need to know what are some of the necessities.

I currently have an all purpose english saddle and I have a Toklat Pad with inserts. Will this do for now? Also I was woundering what kind of breast colors you all use. I have seen the Beta ones but I have also seen the wool ones what would be better? Also at what point would I or do I need a crupper? Also I have seen lots of pics of endurance horses wearing boots. What kind are the best for endurance rides? What kind of girth works well for endurance, mine is an adjustable leather one do I need wool?

Are there any extras that I have not thought about that I would need?

Just tring to prepare for my first ride.

Thanks Kimberly