If you own or ride horses in Houston, you know how expensive and time-consuming the hobby can be. You also know how much equipment horses require. Saddles, reins, horseshoes, brushes, and your own riding clothing can quickly take up a substantial portion of your available storage space. For a simpler storage solution, consider some of the best storage Houston has to offer with US Storage Centers. US Storage Centers offers units in various sizes, from 5’ by 5’ to 10’ by 30’. Before committing to a specific unit size, speak with one of our friendly staff members to determine the right size unit for you. It is not uncommon to find that you actually need a far smaller unit than you initially anticipate because you can use shelving and creative storage strategies to use the space efficiently. Your Own Personal Tack Shop If you don’t have much space in your barn for horse equipment, your storage unit can be your tack supply shed. It can also be an easy place to keep the items you don’t need for every riding session, like a particular saddle. Other horse items to consider keeping in your storage unit include: Lead ropes; Combs and brushes; Your hoof pick; Your helmet and other riding gear; Horse bedding; Saddles and saddle pads; Bridle; A manure fork or pitchfork; and Stirrups. If you are considering using your storage unit to keep these items safe and out of the way, we recommend organizing your unit into sections. Consider boxing horse cleaning supplies together in one section, saddles and bridles in another (etc.) so you know where all of these belongings are when you need to access them again. Keeping your unit organized this way not only keeps your belongings safe but also easily reachable. No Dust, No Dirt, No Horse Smell Anybody who’s familiar with horses knows they it can be a smelly hobby. Instead of transporting your equestrian equipment back and forth to your barn in your car, letting the smell linger, keep your horse things in your storage unit to keep the smell contained. Similarly, you won’t have to deal with the dust and dirt that tends to stick to horse equipment and follow it everywhere or other unwanted visitors from the riding trail, like flies and ticks. Even for Expensive Equestrian Equipment Your leather riding boots can be destroyed by extreme heat. By keeping them in your self-storage unit, you ultimately add a layer of protection to them with a climate-controlled, humidity-controlled environment. Similarly, your show clothing will also be safe from humidity and extreme temperatures in your storage unit. Other important information to store in a secure storage unit includes legal documents related to your horse, like its pedigree, registration documents, and any awards it has won. Self Storage Houston Equestrians Need Raising and riding horses is a challenging, fulfilling hobby. As an equine companion, treat your horse right by taking good care of the items you use with them. Contact US Storage Centers’ Houston facility today to discuss your storage needs and how we can fulfill them. You can drive right up to many of our units, making it simple for you to move heavy equestrian equipment out of your vehicle and right into storage. US Storage Centers 8909 Hinman Street Houston, TX 77061 (713) 766-6090
