Getting Started Body Clipping Your Horse
Properly clipping a horse requires a bit of knowledge, patience, and the right equipment. In this guide, we’ll walk you through considerations when clipping your horse.
Properly clipping a horse requires a bit of knowledge, patience, and the right equipment. In this guide, we’ll walk you through considerations when clipping your horse.
Rain rot, also known as rain scald, is a common bacterial skin condition that horses can develop when exposed to wet conditions. Because of this, rain rot frequently occurs in the spring, particularly with horses that spend most of their time turned out. Fortunately for horse owners, most cases of rain rot can be treated with topical solutions and a variety of horse husbandry methods.
Learn more about scratches in horses and understand the finer details of treating this recurring skin condition.
In this blog, we explore some of our favorite time-saving tips and ways to let you make the most of your time in the barn and with your horse, especially if you keep your horse at home, have a rough board situation, or perform chores as part of your co-op board.
From your local series to national competitions, a successful show requires ample preparation, both in and out of the saddle. Keep reading to learn tips and tricks about helpful products that will make your show day experience easier and less stressful.
In this blog post, we explore various ways to dote on your equine companion on Valentine’s Day and every day of the year!
Elegant and intricate (but surprisingly easy!), reverse scallop braids are becoming increasingly popular. These braids can be done on any mane longer than about 5 inches long.
Whether you are bathing your horse for a competition, before body clipping, after an intense workout, or just giving your horse a quality spa day, a proper bath allows you to remove dirt, sweat, dander, and excess hair from your horse’s coat without stripping the natural oils.
As we enter the show ring, the best way to make a positive first impression on the judge is with an impeccable turnout and attention to detail. If you care for your horse daily with regular grooming, show ring preparations are considerably easier.
In the blog post, we explore the ins and outs of button braiding your horse’s mane, and we discuss the tools and materials that you will need. The next time you trot into the ring for your flat class or pick up your canter for your courtesy circle, you can be confident with your picture-perfect turnout.