Kiley, Lisa: 10 Essential Products

By Lisa Kiley | https://www.cashmans.com/ When you love horses, there are quite a few things that are way more fun to get than chocolates and roses for Valentine’s Day. Even though they might be practical, there is nothing that makes a horse person happier than getting something for their horse or for their barn. So, whether you want to get something for the horse you love, need an idea for the ones you love who love horses, need to leave a hint out for your partner to find, or even treat yourself to a special Valentine’s Day gift, here are our top 10 suggestions for the horse lover in your life: 10. Buckets of Love – This one is not even going to break the budget, how about giving your farm a quick facelift with new buckets? Consider getting buckets in your barn colors or a different color for each horse. Buckets filled with horse treats (or other small items) make a great valentine for the young horse lovers in your life. 9. Horse Enrichment Products – Show your horses you love them with some fun boredom busters. This time of the year can mean more time in the stall or less ride time, but you can help break the time up by adding stall snacks, slow feeder balls, and even adding a mega ball to the outdoor or indoor arena to engage their curiosity. 8. Stall Gates - The addition of stall gates to a barn provides several benefits. Increasing ventilation and sunlight, some gates will also allow the horse to put their head out for socialization and enrichment. Your horse will feel the love and appreciate the extra face time with his stable mates. 7. Stable Organization – It is shiny and silver and she will LOVE it, but it’s not diamonds or jewelry. Most horse people have plenty of tack, so what better gift than something to hang and organize all their prized possessions? Saddle racks, bridle hooks, blanket bars are all great suggestions. Rolling carts and baskets are the crown jewel of the collection! 6. Load Dumper – If you have not heard of this handy wheelbarrow (that is so much more than a regular wheelbarrow) you need to check it out. It comes in a couple different sizes and allows you to dump the load of manure or whatever you put in it with the ease of one hand. There is even a hitch option so it can be pulled with a lawn tractor or ATV. 5. Stall Mats – While not the sexiest gift on the list, this one may be the agreed upon ‘barn gift’ for horses and humans. Well placed stall mats are great for your horses and will make stall cleaning easier every day. Want to make the job easier? Throw in a few Mat Movers that will make them much easier to move and adjust. 4. Mud Grids – Mud is miserable, mud grids provide an easy solution and will help keep your horses legs and your new boots clean this winter into the spring. Put them around your gate areas, feeders, and loafing sheds. They are easy to install and can be moved where you need them most. 3. Hay Elevator – It may be winter now, but we will be putting up hay before you know it. Make that job as easy as can be with a new hay elevator. There are lots of options in length and if you already have one, think about adding a transport kit or a bale chute. As a bonus, they come in RED! 2. Round Pen – There are few gifts that can top this one! A round pen is one of the best training tools for horses and has many different uses from groundwork to riding. Get a versatile round pen that is made of horse safe panels and can be moved and expanded as needed. A 60' round pen is a great size for most uses. This is the perfect time to invest so you will be ready for starting horses this spring or getting your horse back to work after a long winter. 1. Spread the LOVE – We saved the best for last! While manure is not very romantic to think about, manure spreaders are often top on the list for horse lovers of all backgrounds and disciplines. It is something that you can use daily to make chores and manure management a breeze at the barn and it is something you will love having for years to come. For more information on these wonderful valentine’s gifts for the horse lover in your life, you can find us on Facebook or can visit our website at: https://www.cashmans.com/ Lisa Kiley is a lifelong horse enthusiast who has worked in the equine industry and shown horses for many years. She is also a proud member of the Cashman’s Horse Equipment Team located in Delaware, Ohio. Cashman’s Horse Equipment has been proudly providing top quality products to the equine and agricultural community for over 40 years, with a commitment to sourcing environmentally conscious merchandise and items made in the U.S.A. Lisa Kiley and her horse, Cotton