The Best Grooming Tools, Leg  Wraps, and Other Horse Care Supplies from Huntley Equestrian

Looking for the perfect horse-care gifts that riders will actually use? In this “12 Days of Horse Care Gifts” guide, we’re rounding up the best grooming tools, leg wraps, and everyday horse-care essentials from Huntley Equestrian, each one practical, durable, and guaranteed to make life easier for both you and your horse. 

You’ll also get clear guidance on when to use each item, how to use it correctly, and pro tips for your horse-care routine. Whether you’re shopping for a fellow equestrian or upgrading your own grooming kit, this list delivers go-to items for any horse person.

Day 1: Polo Wraps

Why This Is a Barn Essential

Polo wraps are one of those barn essentials you don’t realize you depend on until you suddenly need them. They offer soft, customizable leg support—plus they give your horse that effortlessly put-together look.

When to Use Them

Because they mold to the horse's leg, polo wraps are ideal for leg protection during exercise without the rigidity of sport boots. Think of them as the yoga pants of equine legwear—stretchy, supportive, and forgiving. They’re also great for real-world needs, like supporting and protecting a popped splint that’s still recovering or adding a light protective layer during lunging or conditioning rides.

How to Use Them Safely

Good polo wrapping technique is crucial. Start below the knee and wrap from front to back with the roll on the outside (counterclockwise on the left legs, clockwise on the right). Use smooth, even tension, and overlap each layer halfway, keeping the bandage flat. Create an upside-down “V” at the fetlock, wrap back up the horse's leg, and fasten the Velcro on the outside. Polos should feel snug but never tight—use the “two-finger test” to check.

Why You’ll Love the Huntley Version

Huntley Equestrian Fleece Polo Wraps use ultra-soft, non-pilling fleece and secure Velcro that stays put. They hold their shape even after washing and come in classic colors to match your style—making them the polos you’ll reach for every ride.

Day 2: Leather Halter

Why This Barn Essential Matters

A high-quality leather halter is a cornerstone of safe, everyday horse handling. A good leather halter fits comfortably, reduces rubs, and gives horses a polished, professional look in any setting.

When to Use It

Use a leather halter for daily leading, grooming, trailering, and turnout—especially for horses who require a breakaway option. It’s also the go-to choice for clinics, lessons, and horse shows where presentation matters. Many riders keep a “nice” leather halter for shows and a second for everyday barn use because it’s strong enough for daily handling, stylish enough for competition, and—most importantly—designed to break safely under pressure, making it a preferred option for turnout, hauling, and tying.

How to Use It Effectively

Make sure the halter fits so the noseband sits about two fingers below the cheekbone, and the throatlatch allows room for your hand to slide between the strap and the horse’s jaw. Regular cleaning and conditioning keep the leather soft and long-lasting.

Why You’ll Love the Huntley Version

The Huntley Equestrian Premium Padded Leather Halter pairs refined style with everyday durability. Crafted from premium European Italian hand-rubbed leather, it features crisp white nylon stitching and solid brass hardware for a polished, long-lasting finish. An adjustable, padded noseband and crownpiece with punched holes on both ends ensures an easy, precise fit, while the rolled throatlatch maximizes comfort for your horse.

Day 3: Leather Lead with Brass Chain

Why This Is a Barn Essential

A high-quality lead rope is one of the most-used—and most important—tools in any barn. A leather lead with a brass chain gives you exceptional control, durability, and style all in one, making it a staple for horse handling.

When to Use It

Use a leather lead with a chain for daily leading, grooming, trailering, hand walking, or hand grazing at the horse show. It’s invaluable when you need a little extra safety—like when it feels like you're flying a pony kite rather than walking your horse. 

How to Use It Effectively

Attach the chain to the halter by threading it through the side ring and clipping it to the top ring or opposite cheek, depending on how much control you need. Always ensure the chain rests flat and does not twist. Use soft, steady cues rather than jerks—your horse will respond better, while still keeping communication clear.

Why You’ll Love the Huntley Version

Huntley’s Traditional Leather Lead and Fancy Stitched Padded Leather Lead with Brass Chain are crafted from premium Sedgwick English Leather in a rich Havana finish—beautiful, durable, and made to last. The 1-inch-wide leather is soft in the hand yet incredibly strong, with 12 inches of padding for comfortable handling and 25 inches of solid brass chain for secure, reliable control. Each lead features elegant white fancy stitching, hand-rubbed edges, quality brass hardware, and a tapered end for a truly polished look. 

Day 4: Fleece-Padded Grazing Muzzle

Why This Is a Barn Essential

A grazing muzzle is one of the most innovative horse-care tools for easy keepers, overweight horses, or those prone to laminitis. It allows your horse to enjoy turnout or hand walk while controlling how much grass they consume. It’s a pasture-management essential that keeps horses healthy without restricting movement or comfort.

When to Use It

Use a grazing muzzle during turnout or hand walking on rich pasture grass, especially in spring and summer when its sugar levels peak. It’s also helpful for horses with metabolic issues, those recovering from laminitis episodes, or horses who gain weight too easily. A grazing muzzle allows these types of horses to enjoy their time outside while keeping them safe.

How to Use It Effectively

Fit the muzzle so your horse can graze through the small opening while still lowering their head naturally and drinking comfortably. Check that the fleece padding sits smoothly against the nose and crown to prevent rubs. Constantly adjust straps for a secure but comfortable fit, and check them daily—especially during hot weather or heavy grazing seasons.

Why You’ll Love the Huntley Version

The Huntley Fleece Padded Nylon Grazing Muzzle combines durability, comfort, and innovative design—everything you want in a turnout essential. Made from tough, weather-resistant nylon, it stands up to daily use while soft fleece padding at the noseband and crown protects sensitive skin and helps prevent rubs. Adjustable straps and a secure buckle create a customized, stay-put fit for horses, cobs, and ponies, ensuring your horse can breathe and drink comfortably while safely limiting grass intake. It’s a reliable, comfortable grazing solution that keeps your horse healthy without sacrificing freedom or turnout time.

Day 5: Paddock Boots

Why This Is a Barn Essential

A durable, comfortable pair of paddock boots is one of the quiet workhorses of any rider’s daily horse-care routine. Paddock boots protect your feet, support your ankles, and keep you steady on all kinds of terrain—mud, gravel, aisleways, and arena footing. Simply put: caring for your horse is a whole lot easier when your own feet feel good.

When to Use Them

Every. Single. Day. The right paddock boot carries you through morning barn chores and a schooling ride later on without missing a beat. Paddock boots are designed to take you from groundwork to saddle with zero fuss—and zero need to drag out your show-only tall boots. Paired with half chaps, they offer the same stability and grip of a tall boot when you're riding while staying practical, comfortable, and barn-ready.

How to Use Them Effectively

Choose paddock boots that offer ankle support, shock absorption, and quality leather or synthetic construction. Keep them clean and conditioned to extend their life—dust, mud, and arena footing can take a toll. Pair them with well-fitted half chaps for riding, and use supportive insoles if you’re on your feet for long hours (which… let’s be honest, you are).

Why You’ll Love the Huntley Version

Huntley’s paddock boots are crafted from premium leather and designed to mold to your foot for a custom fit. With durable stitching, supportive soles, and thoughtful design details, these boots strike the perfect balance between comfort and performance. They’re built to hold up to long barn days while still looking polished enough for lessons or clinics. Easy to break in, long-lasting, and stylish—Huntley paddock boots are the pair you’ll reach for every time you walk into the barn.

Day 6: Grooming Tote or Bag

Why This Is a Barn Essential

A grooming tote keeps all your horse care essentials organized and within reach—a must in busy barns where grooming tools tend to wander off mysteriously.

When to Use It

Everyday grooming, horse-care essentials for the trailer, or must-haves at horse shows all belong in a well-organized grooming bag. Keep one tote at the barn and a second packed in the trailer so nothing gets forgotten. Or use one grooming bag for daily basics like brushes and hoof picks, and dedicate a second entirely to medical supplies because horses will always find a reason to need them.

How to Use It Effectively

Store frequently used items on top, keep sprays upright to avoid leaks, and dedicate pockets for smaller, commonly used items such as thrush treatment, so you always know where things are. A well-organized tote means faster grooming and less time hunting for those missing items.

Why You’ll Love the Huntley Version

The Huntley Equestrian Deluxe Grooming Bag is a lightweight, multi-pocket nylon tote designed to hold everything you need.  They look polished, have multiple color options, are designed for optimum organization, and are durable enough for daily use. 

It includes nine exterior pockets for smaller essentials, plus an elastic exterior strap to keep these items secure. It has a roomy main compartment, sturdy nylon handles, and an optional quick-clip shoulder strap, making it easy to carry from the barn aisle to the trailer. It’s built for riders who like their grooming tools as organized as their tack trunk.

Day 7: Equestrian Backpack

Why This Is a Barn Essential

An excellent equestrian backpack isn’t just for horse shows or travel—it’s an at-home horse-care essential. Whether you’re packing, hauling everything to and from the trailer, or juggling grooming tools, layers, and riding equipment at the barn, having one place to stash everything keeps your things organized and stress-free. An equestrian backpack holds all your essentials organized and in one, so you never waste time digging for things—or that pair of gloves every rider seems to misplace.

When to Use It

Use it every day! On show days, it keeps show numbers, safety pins, snacks, and all your horse-show essentials organized and easy to grab. On regular barn mornings, it’s perfect for carrying grooming supplies, extra layers, personal items, and anything else you need. A well-designed equestrian backpack streamlines your routine and makes both horse care and show prep far more efficient.

How to Use It Effectively

Pack smaller or frequently used items—like sunscreen, Chapstick, keys, wallet, and your phone—in the smaller zipper pockets for quick access. Use the larger interior and exterior compartments for layers, your helmet, riding gear, spray bottles, or even a tablet or laptop. Adjustable shoulder straps keep the fit comfortable and customizable. 

Why You’ll Love the Huntley Version

Huntley’s Deluxe Equestrian Backpack and Grand Prix Helmet Backpack are built for barn life with heavy-duty nylon, multiple zippers, and interior compartments, and an exterior helmet or other larger item storage pouch. It’s durable, comfortable, and designed to keep all your horse-care gear organized and ready to go.

Day 8: Classic Tote Bag

Why This Is a Barn Essential

A roomy, easy-to-carry tote bag is one of those low-cost, everyday tools that instantly make horse care easier. A classic tote with equestrian style gives you a lightweight, flexible way to carry your daily horse care essentials—saving you extra trips to the grooming bay, tack room, or trailer. 

When to Use It

Use this tote for daily barn tasks, riding prep, and quick errands around the farm. It’s perfect for carrying anything you move between stalls, cross-ties, the arena, or your trailer. It also makes an ideal storage bag in your tack trunk.

How to Use It Effectively

Think of this tote as your barn-day hero. It doubles as a carry-all for grooming tools or as an organization booster for your tack trunk. It’s especially handy for storing polo wraps or standing wraps—items that love to float around, unravel, and mysteriously disappear when you need them most. Keeping them contained in a tote keeps your tack storage space organized and everything easy to grab.

Why You’ll Love the Huntley Version

The Huntley Equestrian Classic Tote Bag is made from recycled polyester and features 28" color-matched handles for comfortable carrying. It’s lightweight, durable, and perfectly sized for everyday barn use. Whether you use it as a daily grooming tote, a leg wrap storage bag, or a simple carry-all, this versatile equestrian tote checks every box.

Day 9: Tack Cleaning & Conditioning Supplies

Why This Is a Barn Essential

Clean and conditioned tack is safer, more durable, and far more comfortable for you and your horse. Winter can be harsh on leather, making regular tack cleaning and conditioning essential. 

When to Use Them

Use it before or after rides, during weekly deep-conditioning sessions, and before horse shows to keep your tack looking ring-ready. Regular cleaning and conditioning help prevent cracking while maintaining softness and longevity.

On days when it’s simply too cold to ride, a thorough tack-cleaning session becomes the perfect productive barn chore. It gives you time to remove the grime and buildup collected during a long summer of riding and showing. After a thorough cleaning, condition the tack well while the leather is freshly cleaned—this allows the conditioner to penetrate more effectively and leaves the leather softer and more supple.

How to Use Them Effectively

Wipe off dirt or mud first, then apply saddle soap or cleaner in gentle circular motions. Wipe clean, then finish with tack conditioner to restore suppleness. Use soft cloths and sponges to avoid damaging stitching or delicate leather.

Why You’ll Love the Huntley Version

Huntley Equestrian Sedgwick’s Natural Leather Care is crafted in England by J. & E. Sedgwick exclusively for Huntley Equestrian. Made with only natural oils, fats, and beeswax, it gently conditions even the highest-quality leather without drying it out or oversaturating it. The result is a soft, supple tack that lasts longer and is more comfortable for horse and rider.

Day 10: Rain Pants

Why This Is a Barn Essential

Sometimes we still need to care for our horses even when the weather doesn’t cooperate. During inclement weather, staying dry makes caring for your horse more comfortable and productive.

When to Use Them

Use rain pants during any wet weather—spring showers, soggy schooling sessions, snow while you’re bringing your horse inside, or those glorious treks through a muddy paddock. They’re also a lifesaver on show mornings when you’re brushing, tacking up, and handling horses before heading into the ring and want to stay clean. 

How to Use Them Effectively

Pull rain pants on over your regular riding breeches or other barn pants before heading outside. Choose a fit that allows easy movement, and pair it with a waterproof jacket and boots to make a complete wet-weather outfit. 

Why You’ll Love the Huntley Version

The Grand Prix Rain Pants available through Huntley are lightweight, waterproof, and windproof, designed to protect you from the waist down to the top of your boots without bulk. With adjustable waist and zippered legs, they’re easy to slip on and off and secure comfortably for barn days, rainy rides, or snow showers—making bad weather feel a lot less like a roadblock and more like just another day at the barn.

Day 11: Bell Boots

Why This Is a Barn Essential

Bell boots are a must-have for protecting your horse’s heels and preventing overreaching injuries. They create a crucial barrier against cuts, bruises, pulled shoes, and abrasions by stopping the hind feet from striking the front heels. Bell boots can also improve proprioception, helping horses move with better body awareness. They’re one of those items you don’t think about—until your horse pulls a shoe or nicks a heel bulb, and suddenly you wish you had them on.

When to Use Them

Use bell boots during turnout, schooling, lunging, or anytime your horse tends to step on the back of their front feet or front shoes. They’re especially valuable for horses with significant movement behind, young horses still figuring out where their legs are, or any horse prone to pulling shoes.

How to Use Them Effectively

Fit the boots so they sit low enough to cover the heel bulbs without dragging on the ground. Make sure they’re snug but not tight, and check that the lining doesn’t rub. Classic pull-ons offer the most secure fit when compared to Velcro options.

Why You’ll Love the Huntley Version

The Grand Prix Italian Pull-On Rubber Bell Boots offer durable, flexible protection with a soft lining that prevents rubbing—while still standing up to daily turnout. They’re easy to clean, designed to stay secure, and available in multiple sizes and colors.

Day 12: Tall Riding Boot Bag

Why This Is a Barn Essential

Your riding boots are an investment, and a tall boot bag keeps your boots clean, scuff-free, and ready to wear. It also helps keep your tack trunk and trailer organized by giving bulky footwear a dedicated home, so your equipment stays in better shape longer and won’t get lost under piles of gear. 

When to Use It

Use your boot bag whenever you need to transport or store riding boots. It’s also valuable for between rides if you want to keep dust, mud, or shavings off your boots while you care for your horse or tackle other barn chores. 

How to Use It Effectively

Use the large, zippered compartment for the shoes themselves, and the exterior pocket for smaller essentials like spurs, socks, or boot pulls. 

Why You’ll Love the Huntley Version

The Huntley Equestrian Tall Riding Boot Bag is made from durable polyester and features a classic design for everyday use. It keeps boots protected from dust and scuffs, and offers extra exterior storage for accessories like spurs and socks. Whether you’re packing for a show or just storing your boots between rides, this bag helps keep your horse-care routine organized and your gear in top condition.