“Grooming a tail every day is important because it stimulates the roots of the hair, which causes the tail to grow,” says Palm. “Taking care of the tail is good for the horse’s health, as well as for your relationship with the horse.” How can I encourage my horse’s tail Read more…
Treatment. There is no definitive treatment for these plaques. As they are mostly a cosmetic issue, if they are not bothering the horse, no treatment needs to be pursued. What causes tartar on horses teeth? It is normally a yellow-brown chalky deposit that develops on the teeth that are in Read more…
Tea tree oil is a natural fly repellent. It can make a good fly spray for horses when mixed with lavender, peppermint, eucalyptus, citronella, lemongrass, and even vinegar. The natural oils also smell delightful, so in addition to deterring flying insects, your horse gets a lovely perfume from the mixture. Read more…
Horses into diamonds Diamonds are made of carbon and both your horses ashes and their hair or mane are also rich in carbon and can be made into exquisite diamonds that can be incorporated into a completely discreet item of memorial jewellery such as a ring, earrings or broach. How Read more…
Platinum Performance® Equine with additional Zinc and Lysine provides a well-balanced supplement that supports a strong immune system and total body health. This formula is recommended for horses that are traveling, have potential for viral exposure or have already been exposed. What boosts a horses immune system? For these horses, Read more…
Horse leg wraps support tendons and ligaments, and protect against rundown abrasions and interference injuries. They are also used to cover wounds, keep flies off horses’ legs, and sometimes put on a horse because they add a little flair. Why do they tape horses? Animal wraps are used to protect Read more…
Easy Homemade Show Sheen Recipe 1/4 cup hair conditioner. 1/4 cup baby oil. 3 tablespoons white vinegar. 1/4 cup water. What can I use to make my horse’s coat shiny? Almost all oils will have a positive impact on coat shine. Cold pressed flax/linseed oil, canola or soybean oil or Read more…
Brush, Brush, Brush After every washing and before every ride brush your horse’s mane and tail. Doing so removes dead hair, prevents tangles from developing and spreads the horse’s natural oils throughout the mane and tail, giving the hair a nice sheen. How do you condition a horse’s mane? Clean Read more…
The UK Mounted Policing section has also confirmed that they will no longer clip their horse’s whiskers for cosmetic purposes. The BHS advises that sensory hairs located around the mouth, nose, eyes and inner ears are an important sensory organ for the horse and should not be removed for cosmetic Read more…
While hair and fur are terms that are used interchangeably for some animals, you will never hear an equestrian refer to their horse’s coat as fur. A horse’s coat is known as hair, however, it is often referred to as simply their coat. In this post, we will dive deeper Read more…