Do You Need A Tack Trunk

By Amanda Bean


Owning a horse is fun - and not only for the companionship of a noble animal. The stuff that horse owners accumulate mounts up, and nothing is more useful and personalized than a tack trunk. A basic utilitarian one in colorful resin says you're practical and always on the move. One in hand-rubbed mahogany with your logo on the front and highly-polished brass detailing means that you travel in style.

Of course, there are many options in storage containers. There are basic, utilitarian ones roomy enough to hold 'tack' - bridle and saddle - as well as grooming equipment, medical supplies, protective and therapeutic bandages, and anything else horse and rider need either at home or on the road. There are also high-end ones, luxury ones, custom-designed ones, and heirloom-quality ones.

UV resistant polyethylene and vinyl are modern materials that are used, while the traditional ones of cabinet-grade plywood or solid hardwood are still offered. Of course, color choice ranges from several choices in plastic resin to anything you want in custom-finished stain or lacquer. All can be equipped with carrying handles, wheels or casters, brass or stainless steel tags and hardware, and locks. Covers keep everything dust and scratch free, and racks lift wooden trunks off the ground to protect them from dirt and moisture.

Trunks come in different dimensions, all giving enough room for things horse and owner need at home or on the road. Vinyl or polyethylene are lightweight while being strong, while wooden ones can be designed to your exact specifications if you can't find a standard size to suit you.

No matter that your final choice might be dictated by budget restraints or your practical, puritan nature. Go online and check out what the market offers - or custom designers can do - and dream big. Virtual window shopping doesn't cost any more than the real thing. Photo galleries can broaden your vision and show you just what you can get in this maybe once in a lifetime investment.

Most trunks come with tray totes that fit under the lid. The trays come in handy for those things that you use so often that you want them easy to see and grab. The lid itself might be slotted to hold bandages so they are easy to grab when needed. It can also have a mounted mirror or dry erase board.

It's nice to have a capacious, secure storage bin at home, but it's almost essential on the road. It's really distressing to find that you've left an essential piece of gear behind. It's embarrassing, as well, to have to borrow or cancel and forfeit all your hard work, not to mention your entry fees.

A tack trunk can be a necessity, an advertisement for your stable, a decoration, and a status symbol. Make sure you stay practical long enough to get the size right and then - the sky's the limit!




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