Smells We Like, They Don’t Look for other ingredients in sprays — or make your own with natural oils — that are believed to be offensive to horse flies. These include peppermint, eucalyptus, lavender, clove, rosemary, basil, tea tree, lemongrass, catnip and cedar. What is good to repel horse flies? Read more…
Natural Insect Control You can also make your own fly repellant by mixing together 2 cups ACV, 1 cup water, 1 cup bath oil and 2 teaspoons of citronella. Simply mix well and spray over the horse’s coat for a natural fly repellent! What can you spray on horses for Read more…
Coconut oil is safe to feed to horses but be aware that it’s very high in calories, so use sparingly. With the addition of any oil to your horse’s feed, make sure that antioxidants (especially vitamin E) are sufficient to balance out the increased requirement from metabolism of the oils. Read more…
Some horse owners will add a drop or two of bleach to a waterer to keep drinking water free of algae. “Because bleach contains chlorine, it can help sanitize the water. The chlorine in bleach is the same additive used in public water systems. How do you keep algae out Read more…
In addition to making for a harder surface, horsehair padding absorbs sweat and moisture, making them wear down faster than foam gloves. Is horse hair good for boxing gloves? Horsehair gloves are durable, though they absorb sweat easier, thus wearing the padding down quicker than that of their foam relatives. Read more…
Rice bran or canola oil will meet additional caloric needs. Consider these once the essential fatty acid needs are met. Both are high in monounsaturated Omega-9 fatty acids. Olive oil is also beneficial (yes, some horses do like it!). Can you use olive oil on horses skin? A combination of Read more…
How to Groom a Horse Quartering. This process is a quick brush with a dandy brush and curry comb to remove stable stains and make him presentable and clean enough to ride. Full Groom. Strapping. Bush-Over or Set-Fair. Method of Full Grooming. Washing the Feet. Washing a Horse. What is Read more…
Horsehair plaster, also known as lath and plaster, is typically found in older homes and homes of significant historical value. This practice is not commonly used today. In fact, drywall began replacing the process in the 1950s. However, you can still find a lot of homes with horsehair plaster. Can Read more…
The horsehair braid that’s on the market today doesn’t have a single strand of a horse’s mane or tail woven into it. Instead, it is made from polyester, nylon, or plastic. They come in different widths, but, generally, I most often see them available in . 5″ – 1″ widths. Read more…
Roaching (USA) or hogging (UK) Roaching or hogging is when the mane, and sometimes forelock, is completely shaven. Can a horse have no mane? Although roaching has many pros, it also has a few cons. Without a mane, horses have less protection against insects such as flies and mosquitos. This Read more…