I mentioned making this thread in another thread (under riders with health issues). This thread is open to all riders with health issues who have found tack, grooming supplies (or any supplies for the barn), clothing, boots, and any other equine/barn related items (it’s pretty broad) for riders with health issues. Again, I thought it might be beneficial to keep this broad so that people perusing this thread don’t feel pigeon holed or left out. The goal is that we can share items that help us to help each other.
Don’t feel compelled to share your illness. I don’t mind sharing my illnesses since they greatly affect my riding and interactions with horses. So, to start off I have epilepsy, ankylosing spondylitis (I actually recently requested a re-evaluation), rheumatoid arthritis (why I asked for a re-evaluation), and lupus.
I will create a list of “accommodating” tack, grooming, and barn supplies that help me and might help others, but I need items that prevent me from dropping items so I have grip reins, grip gloves, and a Fleck dressage whip with a mushroom cap. I am also very limited in my mobility, so I only ride for short periods. I am also learning how to drive in case the day comes that I can no longer ride. Clips and buckles are something I never thought would affect me, so I buy rugs with specific buckles.
Again, I will create a list of items that I find help, and I hope others do the same.