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Horse Accessories Articles

Here you will find information about horse show lockers, saddle lockers and other horse accessories.
Cavaletti training for dogs - explanation & exercises

Cavaletti training is a form of training for dogs and horses in which obstacles known as "cavaletti" are used. Cavaletti are low poles or beams that are placed on the ground at regular intervals. Cavaletti training for dogs aims to improve the physical fitness, coordination and dexterity of dogs. What [...]

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Cavaletti exercises for horse & dog

Cavaletti are low poles that are arranged at different heights and distances to create training courses for horses and dogs. These exercises offer numerous benefits for both species. For example, cavaletti exercises for horses can improve flexibility, coordination and muscle strength, while for dogs they increase coordination, agility and endurance. Whether you are an experienced [...]

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How high is a cavaletti?

A cavaletti for horses is usually between 20 cm and 40 cm high. For dogs, on the other hand, the height should correspond approximately to the height of their wrist and is between 10 cm and 50 cm above the ground. Cavaletti are training devices used in riding and dog training. Choosing the height of a [...]

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Build your own snaffle holder: 3 variants | Alfako

If you want to build a snaffle holder yourself, you can do this in 3 different ways: with hooks, horseshoes or round timbers. Snaffle holders are ideal storage places for snaffles, halters, ropes, auxiliary reins, but also riding caps or jackets. We will introduce you to the three variants and show you how you can build them, what materials you need and what to [...]

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How can you build a tack room yourself? | Alfako

You can build a tack room yourself by converting an existing room, an extension or a garden shed into a tack room. It is particularly important that the room is the right size to store all the riding equipment. As with any construction, you need a precise plan, the necessary materials and, of course, [...]

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Build your own saddle holder: How it works | Alfako

If you want to build a saddle rack yourself, you can do it with just a few materials and little effort. A saddle rack can be mounted in the tack room or tack cupboard and serves as a storage place for a saddle. Everything you need to build a saddle rack can be bought from a DIY store or you may already have it at home. [...]

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Build your own lick holder: Instructions | Alfako

If you don't want to spend money on a ready-made lick holder, you can build your own lick holder with just a few materials and a few simple steps. We will show you here what materials you need to build your own lick holder and provide you with instructions on how to build a lick holder yourself. What materials do you need when [...]

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Build your own tournament cabinet | Alfako

Tournament cabinets are the ideal companion for travelling and can be easily transported thanks to the castors and handles. However, buying these cabinets ready-made is usually very expensive due to the materials used, which is why you can build your own tournament cabinet instead. Here we explain what you need to build a tournament cabinet [...].

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Build your own feeding trough: Variations for horse troughs | Alfako

Buying feeding troughs for horses can be very expensive, depending on the size and material. For this reason, you can build your own feeding trough. For example, a conventional bucket or a KG pipe can be converted into a feeding trough. We explain here how to do this and what the advantages and disadvantages of them are! Can you build a [...]

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9 Cavaletti exercises to follow | Alfako

Cavaletti exercises are an ideal way to promote your horse's physical fitness and muscle development. Here, any number of cavaletti obstacles are placed one after the other on a straight or curved line. Depending on the gait, special distances must be observed. Below we show you 9 suitable cavaletti exercises that you can try out with your horse. What are [...]

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Lungeing a horse: How it works properly | Alfako

Lunging is the movement, training and gymnastics of a horse where it walks in a circle on a lead around the lunger. The line is called a lunge and serves as a connection between the horse and the lunger. If you want to lunge your horse, it is important that you have learned this beforehand from a professional and [...]

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Building a horse stable: Tips, size and costs | Alfako

If you want to build a horse stable, it is important to provide your horses with a species-appropriate environment, which means that, depending on the type you choose, the horse stable must be the optimal size and allow for plenty of exercise. From the desired type and size of the horse stable, the number of horses and the choice of [...]

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Mucking out stables: How do you muck out stables properly? | Alfako

Daily mucking out of the stable is part of everyday stable life and is very important to promote the horse's health, because toxic gases can be produced if the mucking out is insufficient or superficial. Here we explain how to muck out a horse stable properly, how often you should do this and what to look out for when mucking out the stable. How [...]

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Set up tack room: Accessories for the stable | Alfako

Setting up the tack room only works with the right accessories and practical order. You can optimally store your riding equipment in saddle cupboards and shelves as well as on saddle, bridle, blanket and crop holders. We present the accessories you need if you want to furnish your tack room. What accessories are there when you set up the tack room [...]

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Build your own saddle truck: Building instruction sack barrow | Alfako

A saddle trolley is a practical help in everyday stable life so that you don't have to carry each riding and horse accessory individually from the tack room to the grooming area. Here you can store and transport your saddle as well as your bridle, your grooming kit and smaller riding equipment. In the following, we show you instructions on how to use a sack truck to transport your tack [...]

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9 Saddle locker ideas: Order for Saddle Cupboards | Alfako

Thanks to practical saddle cupboard ideas, such as labelled boxes or baskets, you can quickly bring order to your own saddle cupboard, because as soon as you can no longer find anything, you know it's time to tidy up the cupboard. With the help of the following 9 ideas for the saddle cupboard, you can keep track of your accessories, know where each piece of equipment [...]

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Build your own wooden saddle cabinet: A guide | Alfako

A saddle locker or horse locker makes your everyday stable life easier, as you can store all your riding equipment and gear neatly in it. However, the purchase of a saddle locker is very expensive in most cases. How about building your own wooden saddle locker? With a precise plan, the right materials and a little craftsmanship [...]

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Saddle cabinet tidiness: instructions and tips | Alfako

It is important to create order in the saddle cupboard so that you have riding equipment or other accessories within reach at all times and can keep an overview of your equipment. To do this, however, you first have to create a basic order in the tack room, which only works if the tack room is cleared out, cleaned and sorted out. We explain in 5 steps how you can proceed, [...]

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Horse accessories for equestrian sports | Alfako

In equestrian sports, the right horse accessories are necessary to take the best possible care of your horse. All your horse accessories must be adapted to the needs of your horse, the way it is kept and the riding discipline it prefers. This is especially true for accessories such as saddle, halter and bit. We show you what horse accessories are available for horses and what you can [...]

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