Friday, April 12, 2013

Cover for Tack Boxes, Tack Trunks, Saddle Trunks & More


For most people who have horses, a tack trunk holds all the essential equipment for their horses. Tack trunk covers are offered to cover that important tack trunk to protect it from the elements as well as make it look professional and nice. We have a wonderful selection of tack trunk covers. They offer them in two designs, standard or fancy.

The standard option is custom made from the measurements the customer takes. There is a guide to help the customer to accurately measure their trunk. The standard variety is offered in a variety of standard colors such as kelly, hot pink, grey or burgundy. There are a total of 22 standard colors to choose from on the site when designing your standard trunk cover. The standard covers basic trunks with embroidered covers in an either nylon or cordura material. The prices are very affordable and come with a quilted padded top for no extra charge.

The fancy option is for show style trunks. They are made with sunbrella fabrics, which are guaranteed not to fade and are very durable. This fabric even comes with a 5 year manufacturer's warranty against fading. It is a marine canvas and of high quality. Sunbrella fabrics also come in about 60 colors to choose from when designing a fancy trunk cover. Another thing to keep in mind when ordering a fancy cover is that this site offers awnings and stall drapes to match your trunk cover. It makes for a very stylish and color coordinated place for your horse to live. A fancy cover with your barn's logo will make your horses stand out when competing in a show. It will be obvious how much you care about your animals. The fancy covers are a little more expensive than the standard option, but still affordable.
Not only are these covers beautiful, this site has made custom ordering a breeze. Customers can order online following step by step instructions or, if they feel more comfortable, they can place their orders over the phone.

This company makes it very easy to order exactly what you want without difficulty. The fancy option also includes a quilted top but also includes moisture block, which will keep items free of rot from rain or mud. Piping can be selected for either option and can be purchased very inexpensively and from a large selection of colors. Embroidery as well as trim colors are also offered for both options. A variety of scripts and fonts are available to ensure customers get to choose exactly what they want instead of settling for something they kind of like due to limited options. Tacktrunks.net never wants their customer to settle and that is why they offer so many options for the products that they offer.

The site even offers custom built covers. Very specific measuring instructions are available on the website. If customers follow these instructions, they can design a cover to fit any trunk no matter its size. After the measurements are determined, they are given the option to choose a embroidery style as well as a font for their custom cover. Again, they have many colors to choose from so they can pretty much design something that no one else will ever have. With great durability and a beautiful professional appearance, any tack trunk cover that you purchase will make your horses look cared for and fancy.

Stable Boards, Monthly Stable Calendars & More


Organization is the key when it comes to keeping your barn in good condition. Our stable boards will help keep your barn intact and keep everyone on task. Tacktrunks.net offers a wide variety of stable boards to meet anyone's needs. Weekly, daily and monthly calendars help to designate tasks and make sure all horse care is up to date. These calendar boards come with inserts to change with the day or week.

Many different types of stable boards are available from daily, weekly and monthly boards to keep your barn organized. Our most popular stable board layout is pictured below. These boards fit into wood frame that can be customized for your barn.



Boards come with erasable markers come framed in either cherry or walnut finished wood as well as a vinyl inset that can come in the color of your choice. Horse riders can leave themselves notes about medicines, feeding instructions or anything else related to their equine friends. Depending upon the customer's needs, stable boards come in 12 or 18 lines for easy transcription. Show boards, blank boards and boards with calendars are all available for an affordable price.

This site can also put your barn logo on any of the stable boards offered to give it a personal touch. They will even customize your columns to the information you need on your board instead of offering generic information. This is great because as soon as your stable board arrives, you will be ready to get organized. Tacktrunks.net will do the hard work for you by developing a board to meet the needs of your horse facility whether it be of show quality or just a personal barn.

Pages are easily removed with the dry erase option. The price is very affordable and can even had name plates added for additional personalization. Any farm or facility that has multiple horses needs help keeping all the animals on schedule with feedings, cleanings, farrier visits and veterinarian visits. A stable board will greatly help with the organization required to tend to these beautiful animals.

Horse Name Plates, Saddle Plates, Bridle Plates and Dog Name Tags!

Horse Name Plates
Our horses are often just as much a part of the family as our kids or our pets. This is because of their gentle nature and because they are such remarkable animals. Those who have horses want to give them the very best. One way to make sure your horses feel special is by getting them each a personalized name plate. Horse name plates are available in many styles and shapes and come constructed in many different materials.

Tacktrunks.net offers a large variety of name and stall plates. Their most popular are the oval plates. The oval shaped plates come in both chrome and brass varieties in many different sizes. These are used most commonly to decorate a trunk or tack box. This gives your storage an added personal touch and will be loved by any horse enthusiast.
Oval plates are just one of the many options available on this website. Stall plates are also offered in many sizes. These plates come in either chrome or brass finish mounted on wood or made completely out of the metal of your choice (chrome or brass). These stall plates will accent your horse's stall with the horse's name or other information that you would like to include. The plates can hold up to three lines of text.

Name plates can also be customized for your horse's halter, bridle, brow or saddle. These plates are custom made and personalized. They are available in different fonts, different cutout shapes (such as beveled, English style or notched) and include a fastener. They can also have up to three lines of engraved text.

The site is really a one stop shop for horse gear. They even carry large and small circular bridle tags. Engraved key chains in a variety of shapes and styles are also available. You might even find something for a different animal at your home who would like a new tag for their collar. Dog bone shaped tags are also for sale on the site.

All of these name plates are quite affordable. With virtually any size of plate available, any customer can find exactly what they are looking for in name plates. Decorate your horse stalls, tack box or other horse tack with personalized tags. This is also a great idea for those who travel to a lot of events. These plates make your expensive gear easily identifiable even in areas where lots of horses and tack might exist. This will keep you from getting your items misplaced or stolen because they can very easily be traced back to your barn if they are personalized.

What Are Tack Box Hardware Fittings?


If you are in the horse business, you certainly know that horse require a lot of stuff. From saddles to bridles, from food to grooming tools and from halters to bits, when horse riding, riders need many accessories. Often these items are stored in trunks or in tack rooms. Obviously if not properly organized, this stuff can take over your storage area.

These items are also very expensive and if stolen can be difficult to replace. A great way to protect your belongings is by purchasing trunk locks. Brass keyed padlocks are available for an affordable price. These come in traditional varieties as well as embellished with a horse head. Either choice will keep your things safe and locked away in your trunk.
Padlocks are not the only hardware that horse enthusiasts require. As far as tack trunks are concerned, handles and lid supports are also necessary. Tacktrunks.net offers all kinds of hardware fittings for your trunks. Brass or chrome hasps can be purchased very inexpensively. Spring loaded or stationary latches and hinges as well as lid supports are readily available for order.

Chrome and brass hooks are also available. These can be used in a number of ways including for hanging halters, bridles or any other horse related equipment. Hangers in both brass and chrome are also good accessories especially if you are hanging something a little heavier than rope. Double ended snaps are also very useful for many reasons. They can add a little space when bridling a horse as well as making tack changes a whole lot easier.

Hardware such as hasps are a great asset to your barn or pasture. They can be used to assemble gate or stall locks. The metal ones can even be welded to horse trailers to ensure your prized possessions are securely fastened in to the trailer. It is amazing how much hardware is necessary to affix and close different boxes, gates and doors. Tacktrunks.net offers so many different products that basically anything needed to close or lock anything on your farm is readily available.
Standard delivery occurs in around two weeks, but this company also offers expedited shipping if you need your order to be delivered sooner.

This company aims to please both in qwuality and delivery. Also, if you have any questions, their customer service department can be reached electronically or by telephone. There is always something that needs to be fastened, locked or stored in the horse business. By purchasing your hardware fittings from tacktrunks.net, you are guaranteed you are getting a quality product that will do the job that it was made to do.

How are Planter Stands & Bench Used at At Horse Show?


Horses are a way of life. Those who love these beautiful creatures will spend countless hours in their stables, arenas and barns while training as well as riding. A great way to make your stable or horse facility look show quality is by accessorizing with horse related decor. Great decorations make the facility look completely organized and neat in the midst of a pretty dirty sport. Personalized plant stands with matching benches are a great addition to any horse lover and owner. Not only are they pretty, they are also functional. A couple of potted plants are a welcome addition to any room or barn.
The personalized plant stands are quality made with customer satisfaction in mind. These planters come in pairs and accent any tack room very well. Different styles of planters are available such as chrome trimmed or brass trimmed. You can also choose between the prestige, heritage or vinyl varieties. All of these planters are quite affordable and can add a touch of nature by placing your favorite plant inside your stable or barn.

Any of these planters can be paired with matching benches. These benches can be personalized with your horse barn or family logo for an added touch. The bench is close to four feet long and is perfect for horse riders to put on boots or spurs before riding as well as for riders getting out of tack after their lesson or riding session. These benches are made out of wood, finished beautifully and are sturdy and last a long time.

If you are looking for a new decoration to add to your horse facility that is unique as well as lovely to look at, plant stands with a matching bench are a great option. The personalization will guarantee you will never see one quite like yours in any other place. They are gorgeous and the price is affordable. There is also reasonable shipping available so your new horse facility furniture can arrive right to your door.

If you are looking for something different to put in your horse facility, this planter with bench combination will be the conversation piece for years to come.


What are Saddle Racks?


Anyone who has horses knows it is difficult to find a place to store bulky saddles in a convenient way. Horse Saddle Racks are a great product to solve that problem. These racks can store your saddles as well as be aesthetically pleasing. No matter what type of horse or what size the horse is, these saddle racks will work perfectly in your stables.
These racks are built to last with a quality design. Each rack can hold two, three, or even four saddles on it depending upon your needs. They also can be affixed easily to a barn or stable wall for added space.

Saddles are a necessary piece of equipment in horse riding no matter if you are an English or western rider. They are heavy and bulky, but with a place to store them, they might not get in the way when not in use. These racks also keep saddles clean and off the ground. The racks are also a great stand to hold your saddle during cleaning or treating, which are two processes that must be done to keep a saddle in riding condition.

The saddle racks can be purchased in both finished and unfinished varieties. The can be accented in brass or chrome depending upon the customer's preference. If you choose the finished variety, you can have your saddle rack in either deep cherry or walnut finish. Many other traditional designs are also available, even those of a vinyl variety.
The prices for these products are competitive as well. A two saddle rack can be purchased for less than 200 dollars, which is very inexpensive in this very lucrative sport of horses. Shipping costs are based on weight and location, but these saddle racks can be shipped to your door in a reasonable amount if time. So, if horses are your passion or if you just need some extra space in your horse facility, saddle racks are a great asset to your barn.

Saddles are essential to the equestrian sport and often, riders have more than one. Without proper storage, these expensive saddles can become rotten or damaged. Purchasing a saddle rack not only helps organize your barn or horse facility but also keeps your horse tack in great shape.

What Goes In a Tack Trunk?

Equestrian gear can be pretty pricey, and a little hard to find sometimes.  Suggest that you go 3 to 4 times a year to get your gear at your local tack shop, find deals online or shop on ebay.
What you need for inside a tack trunk?