Out Around the Barn

Even though you may have dreamed of having a pony as a kid, and now you want to get your own kid a pony, take some time to consider just what your about to get into. First of all, ponies need lots of land to run around on; they also need someone to spend a couple hours per day caring for them; and they need dozens of supplies to be properly cared for. The following list highlights all the small horse supplies you should plan to have when getting a pony:

For leading/riding:

~lead ropes
~halters
~bridle with reins and bit and chin strap or curb chain
~saddle and pad with girth
~tack box with brushes, hoof pick, curry comb, mane/tail comb

For feeding/watering:

~water bucket for in the barn
~water trough for the field
~ground feeder for grain
~salt block (very important!) keep it in his field near his water
~hay (when the grass is depleted or when he is kept in the barn)
~grain
~horse supplements

For washing him:

~mane and tail shampoo and conditioner
~large sponge or plastic curry
~sweat scraper or squeegee

There are a lot of other products you can get, but these are the most basic and will get the job done.