What is this? For most of our horses, we work with them six days a week but at different levels. I believe most horses learn better through repetition and regular handling, but this doesn’t mean they need strenuous work during each training period. Should you work your horse everyday? Plan Read more…
Without exercise, a horse will lose stamina and endurance and will have less resistance to illness and disease due to a compromised immune system. Exercise helps with mental health. Horses that are confined without the right kind of exercise opportunities suffer mentally. What happens when a horse doesn’t get enough Read more…
The bare minimum of time you can expect to devote to a horse is about 8 to 10 hours a week. If you’re doing more of the work, plan on blocking out 14 to 15 hours a week. How many times a week should you see your horse? If possible, Read more…
Horsetail (Equisetum arvense) is a plant that has been used as an herbal remedy for centuries. Silicon gives horsetail a texture that is useful for cleaning. improves hair growth speed. reduces dandruff. boosts scalp circulation. Is horsetail shampoo good for hair? The silica in horsetail has been shown to encourage Read more…
Jen is a longtime fan of this horse hair product… No matter the style, it always looks enviably healthy and glossy. So what’s her secret? The Friends star is believed to be a longtime fan of horse hair brand Mane ‘N Tail. Yes, you read that right. What shampoo does Read more…
Because of its silica content, horsetail is also useful when trying to stimulate hair growth. The herb rejuvenates your hair, adding sheen to the appearance and strength to the hair shafts. It also contains selenium and cysteine, which are known to promote healthy hair growth. How do you use horsetail Read more…
Commonly, breeders will dock the tails of foals within 2 weeks of birth using elastrator bands, allowing the tails to necrose and fall off. Why would a horses tail be docked? Docking. Docking traditionally has been performed to prevent the tail of the horse from interfering with harness and carriage Read more…
Doing so can cut off circulation and also be really uncomfortable for your horse. Additionally, it may damage hair. Is it good to braid your horse’s hair? Your Horse May Wind up With Broken Strands of Hair. Leaving a braid in for an extended period of time can actually cause Read more…
We wet manes and tails to braid them. Damp hair stretches, so braids dry tighter and wispies are minimized. Plus, the moisture helps us work the hair. Normally we use a dandy brush or sponge to wet over the top and bottom of the crest. Can you plait a wet Read more…
‘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 much is Read more…