Why would some owners cut their horses’ tails? tails’ tails are cut short, “docked” to prevent their tails from interfering with the rigging of carriages or other equipment they pull. Docking is also used for cosmetic purposes, to keep the rear clean, and to make it easier to harness a Read more…
Hand Cleaning Them Fill a large container with cold water and non-detergent soap. Detergent soaps can harden the proofing layer of your rug and cause it to peel off. Scrub the rug in the bucket replicating what a washing machine would do. How do you hand wash a horse rug? Read more…
Horsehair – sometimes called horsehair canvas or hair canvas – is a sturdy, woven interfacing wit a coarse texture. Despite having “canvas” in the name, it’s not a thick material, although it feels pretty rough to the touch. This isn’t something you want next to your skin. It’s used a Read more…
Yes. If possible, give your horse a break from the muzzle each day. If neither is available, Martinson recommends leaving the horse muzzled at pasture. Should I muzzle my horse? Grazing muzzles can be a highly beneficial tool in the fight to against equine obesity and laminitis. They can be Read more…
Some of the smaller, more lightweight rugs will be machine washable. However ensure that you read the washing instructions closely, so you don’t damage the rug during the cleaning process. Larger rugs, which won’t fit in your machine, should be washed by hand. Can I wash my horses rug in Read more…
Does Pulling a Horse’s Mane Hurt? Mane pulling can be painful if you pull a large number of hairs simultaneously. Ways to make this as painless as possible include pulling the mane after a workout while the horse is still warm/sweaty and their pores are open, and only pulling a Read more…
Remove as much hair, dirt and mud as you can. Blast it with the hose, or a dandy brush and a bit of elbow grease works wonders, while a vacuum cleaner is good for removing the hair. Then put your rug in a mesh wash bag, such as the Horsewear Read more…
Horse Rugs We advise hand or machine washing (gentle cycle) in cold water with a mild detergent. A good wool wash is ideal. Ensure rugs are thoroughly rinsed out and then line dry. Do NOT iron, tumble dry or dry clean as this takes the treatment from your rug. How Read more…
Horses have special tactile sensory hairs, known as whiskers. The whiskers on a horse play an important role in their sensory awareness system. These amazing sensory hairs have their own nerve and blood supply and help horses navigate their surroundings. What happens if you cut a horses whiskers? While it Read more…
Horsehair fabrics are woven with wefts of tail hair from live horses and cotton or silk warps. How are horse hair mattresses made? Each spring in a 10-turn pocket spring system is hand-tied to the next with durable yarn. Flax also is used between the springs to prevent their contact Read more…