Traveling With 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.

Materials range from UV resistant polyethylene to real, solid mahogany or cherry. Finishes can be your choice of colors in durable plastic, rich wood-tone stain, bright paint, or glossy lacquer. Options include stainless steel lids, brass or brass plated tags and hardware, inset locks, and casters or wheels. There are also sturdy racks that lift the bin off the ground, making it easier to clean aisles and keeping the bottom from becoming wet or marred.

There are choices in size, as well, but remember that any storage you choose for travel needs to be both roomy and portable. The vinyl or plastic ones are usually the lightest in weight with no loss of capacity. Wooden ones come in various sizes or can be hand-made to your exact specifications by cabinetmakers.

It's easy to check out the options. Just go online and browse. It's as much fun as shopping for anything else. Your final choice might be practical and dictated by your budget, but virtual window shopping is unrestricted. Photo galleries show off both basic and eye-catching trunks and highlight the options of color, finish, detail, and custom logos.

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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