When it comes to equestrians, our lives are already filled with difficulties, and we devote a lot of time and money to our horses. You can save money and time yourself with a few easy tricks! We’ve put up ten handy DIY barn hacks that will save you both money and time.
#1 Keep Hooves Clear of Snowballs
When the paddock is covered in snow but you must nonetheless let the horses out for grazing or go out on the snow, you can try dipping their hooves in hoof dressing/conditioner to prevent snowballs from forming. This will not only save you time cleaning snow and dirt from your horse’s hooves, but it will also keep them safe.
#2 Organizing Harnesses and Ropes
Are your halter and leading rope ever getting tangled? Here’s a simple solution to save money while keeping things organized! Get a few basic over-the-door hangers and find a good location in the barn to hang them. Then, instead of getting your halters tangled, you may organize all of them as you choose!
#3 Quick Drying for Saddle Pads
We all like putting cotton saddle pads in the washer and then drying them in the dryer because it takes a long time for them to fully dry. Even in the dryer, some thick padded saddle pads might take a long time to completely dry. You may put a few damp towels into the dryer with your wet saddle pads, which will improve both of these aspects.
#4 Cleaning Your Polo Wraps
Do you enjoy wearing bright polo wraps? We adore them as well! They’re simple to use and can be washed in the machine, but if they come out of the dryer they may appear a little tattered and tangled. To prevent this, try using a lingerie bag to keep your wraps clean and straight while washing.
#5 Almost Anything Goes With Baby Diapers
It is already a well-known hack that having a baby diaper at the barn is, and it has been observed to be beneficial in a variety of circumstances. When you need to wrap up a hoof, you may use a baby diaper; or, if there’s an injury that needs to be healed as soon as possible, you can utilize it as a bandage. Also, when wet and frozen, they may become DIY ice wraps and can be used on your horse’s legs, especially the knees or fetlocks. According To the size of your horse’s hoofs and legs, Size 5 diapers appear to work best.
#6 Cleaning With Hot Towels
A fluffy winter coat can make cleaning your horse difficult, and you may wind up expending more effort. You may use hot towels to wipe off the coat and clean your horse without freezing. A tiny and soft towel dampened with warm water is all you’ll need. The simplest means of heating the water is to utilize a kettle in a secure location inside the barn.
#7 Bathing With Ease
Do you think your horse should be bathed on a regular basis? We understand that rinsing the horse coat after washing may take a long time, and you may become impatient. You might save time and water by using a sweat scraper to scrape away all the superfluous water and shampoo. After removing all of the excessive shampoos, rinsing the hair will be much quicker and easier.
#8 Before Clipping, Oil the Coat
Clipping your horse may be hazardous at times. Even though you wash and dry your horse before clipping, some thick hair may get in the way of the clippers and cause you to be covered in horsehair when you’re done. You can apply coat conditioner or grooming oil on the regions you’ll clip to make the clipper blades slide through more easily. Because the hairs will be slick, clipping faster allows you to avoid being surrounded by horsehair.
#9 Breaking in the Boots
When it comes to breaking in new leather boots, there’s that irritable sensation you get when wearing new exercise shoes for the first time… We’ve all felt this way! Before putting your new leather boots on, moisten the inside of them. The wet feeling may irritate your feet as well, but it will soften the leather and make your shoes more pleasant in a short period of time.
#10 Shop on the Internet
Between your barn, school/work, and home… Finding enough time to go shopping may become more difficult! Worry no more! Online equestrian boutiques are now operational to assist you to save time. You may purchase anything you want from any place at any time, and it will be delivered to your home. Furthermore, if you sign up for the sale alerts on the internet, you can save money rather than spending it on higher-priced apparel at a tack store.
