Is your horse clipped? If he is fully clipped he will need extra warmth and protection, such as a neck cover. However, if your horse is a hairy beast he will only need a rug in the coldest, or wettest weather. Heavier breeds, such as cobs, are much tougher than Read more…
The Saphir Medaille D’or Horsehair Brush is used to clean and polish. Suitable for use on shoes and clothing made of smooth leather or fabric. What brush do you use to clean shoes? Horsehair brushes have very soft bristles that are used mostly for brushing off any excess dirt or Read more…
In 1942, what many consider the last major cavalry charge took place in the Soviet Union. With sabers drawn, about 600 Italian cavalrymen yelled out their traditional battle cry of “Savoia!” and galloped headlong toward 2,000 Soviet foot soldiers armed with machine guns and mortars. When was the last horse Read more…
The light horse regiments’ first involvement in the fighting during the war came during the Gallipoli Campaign, where the troops of the 1st, 2nd and 3rd Light Horse Brigades were sent to Gallipoli without their horses to provide reinforcements for the infantry. Were there horses at Gallipoli? The AIF sent Read more…
31 October 1917. The charge of Beersheba by the Australian Light Horse took place on 31 October 1917, during the third Battle of Gaza in Palestine. It was a vital component of the allied forces’ campaign to secure the Sinai Peninsula and ensure the shipping corridors along the Suez Canal Read more…
By 10 pm on 31 October, approximately 58,000 light horsemen and 100,000 animals had swarmed into Beersheba. How many light horsemen were there? The use of horses made the force more mobile and faster than infantry units and horse-drawn artillery. During combat, they rode in sections of four light horsemen. Read more…
Cleaning your shoeshine brush is a very straightforward process that only requires a clean cotton chamois or towel. Simply buff the shoe shine brush briskly across the cotton chamois to remove any excess polish and that’s really all there is to it. Can you wash a horse hair brush? Soak Read more…
There’s a good chance that a springtime clip will help him regulate his body temperature a bit more as spring warms up. The main thing is to take off the hair that’s making him sweat. When should I shave my horse’s spring? Some horses can be clipped as late as Read more…
Grooming after the ride is a little different—most likely you won’t brush as much—but it serves the same purpose. You may need to hose the horse’s legs and belly to remove dirt. If the horse is sweaty, you can sponge the saddle and girth areas or bathe the entire horse Read more…
Warm water is not necessary. Submerge your brushes for at least 2 minutes. I usually submerge for 10 minutes to be safe. Rinse brushes thoroughly to remove bleach residue and allow them to dry. What to wash horse brushes with? Another way to sanitize brushes is to add moderate amount Read more…