When your horse business spends large chunks of time on the road at competitions, you’ve got to have gear you can count on. That’s why trainers are meticulous about the items they bring every time they load up the trailer. James Barton shared a few of his essentials with us.
Roping horse trainer and AQHA Professional Horseman James Barton of Bluff Dale, Texas, always packs a vet box with bandages and first aid for horses. He also brings a Classic Equine brush organizer with a body brush, mane and tail brush, Laser Sheen, Pyranha Fly Spray, hoof pick and other grooming gear.
Barton’s tack for competition includes Classic Zone Series saddle pads, Martin Saddles, Classic Equine bridles and Equibrand Legacy Boots. For the road, he outfits his horses in Soft Ride Boots. Barton’s rope of choice is the Viper from Rattler.
Rather than packing everything, every time, Barton adjusts what he packs based on the seasons.
“I bring fans for the horses in the summer, and blankets in the winter,” Barton said.
You’ll find Barton sporting Ariat jeans, shirts and boots, along with an American Hat and custom-made spurs.
One last item Barton always brings to rodeos? A video game console, for downtime entertainment.
“I carry an Xbox, and my favorite game is Madden Football,” Barton explained. “I play other guys at competitions, and some guys online.” When your horse business spends large chunks of time on the road at competitions, you’ve got to have gear you can count on. That’s why trainers are meticulous about the items they bring every time they load up the trailer. James Barton shared a few of his essentials with us.
Roping horse trainer and AQHA Professional Horseman James Barton of Bluff Dale, Texas, always packs a vet box with bandages and first aid for horses. He also brings a Classic Equine brush organizer with a body brush, mane and tail brush, Laser Sheen, Pyranha Fly Spray, hoof pick and other grooming gear.
Barton’s tack for competition includes Classic Zone Series saddle pads, Martin Saddles, Classic Equine bridles and Equibrand Legacy Boots. For the road, he outfits his horses in Soft Ride Boots. Barton’s rope of choice is the Viper from Rattler.
Rather than packing everything, every time, Barton adjusts what he packs based on the seasons.
“I bring fans for the horses in the summer, and blankets in the winter,” Barton said.
You’ll find Barton sporting Ariat jeans, shirts and boots, along with an American Hat and custom-made spurs.
One last item Barton always brings to rodeos? A video game console, for downtime entertainment.
“I carry an Xbox, and my favorite game is Madden Football,” Barton explained. “I play other guys at competitions, and some guys online.”
