The horse is rubbed or “curried” to help loosen dirt, hair, and other detritus, plus stimulate the skin to produce natural oils. What happens if you don’t groom your horse? Like a car, if you don’t perform regular maintenance, the performance suffers. Also like a car, sometimes it’s easy to Read more…
Normally if the coat is clean, a set of blades should manage up to about five clips, but generally speaking two to three is average. If this is the case, it is best to send them away for re-sharpening. It is money well spent to use sharp blades. One of Read more…
Sometimes short manes look better than long ones on a particular horse. Some horses don’t grow an attractive mane and look better with shaved. The effect is found in men who only have a wisp of hair around their heads, so they cut all the hair. The same goes for Read more…
Horses are mostly affected between March – November when the biting insects are most active. Sweet itch can affect all breeds and types of horses, ponies and donkeys and can be genetic, meaning some horses are at an increased risk of developing the condition. Is sweet itch seasonal? Typically, sweet Read more…
America’s Horse Daily, a publication of the American Quarter Horse Association, also recommends putting a satin-lined hood over your horse’s head and neck to prevent mane rubbing. The hood can be used both at home and at shows. Why is my horse rubbing his mane and tail? Mane rubbing is Read more…
$40-$50 per. ‘You get paid per horse, so if it takes you four hours to braid one mane, you’re not going to hold many accounts or make much money. ‘ Braiders typically make $40-$50 per mane and $25-$30 per tail, depending on the quality of braids and the show. How Read more…
between $40 and $100. Q: How much does it cost to have a professional braid your horse’s mane? You should expect to pay somewhere between $40 and $100 for a mane braid and $25 to $75 for a tail braid. Prices can vary drastically depending on the event and the Read more…
The most common causes of itching are parasites, infections, and allergies. There are many skin diseases that do not initially cause itching; however, itching may develop because of secondary bacterial or yeast infections. It is possible that by the time itching develops the initial cause is long gone. How do Read more…
Horses can be treated with sprays of pyrethrins, synthetic pyrethrins, or the organophosphate coumaphos to kill lice. Does ivermectin kill lice in horses? Both moxidectin and ivermectin also kill external parasites, such as lice, mites, ticks and the skin-dwelling larvae of parasites such as Onchocerca and Habronema. Ivermectin is relatively Read more…
The Dülmen Pony is quite a rare breed. Most of them can be found in Germany , particularly in Westphalia — their place of origin. Today the Dülmen Pony is mainly used for riding. What horse is native to Germany? German Native The Dülmen Pony is the only remaining breed Read more…