Hot clothing is an old tradition which has stood the test of time. It’s also known as “hot oiling”, “hot towelling”, or “hot ragging”. Hot Clothing is basically a way for you to use a hot towel to steam clean your horse using a cloth soaked in piping hot water Read more…
They wear down faster than you might think. Clipper manufacturers normally recommend professional groomers change their blade drive every 1-3 months, depending on use. How long do horse clipper blades last? Normally if the coat is clean, a set of blades should manage up to about five clips, but generally Read more…
The term ‘hot’ is used to define both horse behavior and bloodlines or type. When referring to behavior, a hot horse is full of excess energy making them difficult to handle. What does it mean to make a horse hot? Hot horse behaviour is associated with changes in stress hormones. Read more…
Hot clothing helps to lift any of the dirt or grime that brushing alone has missed. For this use an old towel soaked in water that’s as hot as you can touch with your own hand. For added shine when the coat dries, try adding a dash of baby oil Read more…
Supreme Products Hot Oil is great for using when hot clothing to remove grease and dirt, and to add great condition and shine to the coat. Particularly effective at the start of the season and after clipping to clean the coat and keep the skin moisturised and supple, as well Read more…
Castration can be done in summer but there is an increased chance of post op complications. For me there is no upper age limit when it comes to castrating stallions or colts. Is it ever too late to geld a horse? It is acceptable to geld horses of all ages, Read more…
Can I put the Magnetic Chaps on wet legs? For comfort reasons, we would recommend towel drying horses’ legs thoroughly before putting the Magnetic Chaps on. Can you put a rug on a horse when its wet? If your horse is wet use a wicking rug until it is dry. Read more…
An idle, 1,100-pound horse in a cool environment will drink 6 to 10 gallons of water per day. That amount may increase to 15 gallons per day in a hot environment. How much water should a horse drink on a hot day? How much water does my horse actually need? Read more…
A duct tape bandage is often used to cover a horse’s foot that has a sole abscess, bruise or wound to the sole. Commonly, a vet or farrier has created a hole in the sole to promote drainage of an abscess. Why do they tape a horses feet? Duct tape Read more…
It is the scientific study of movement, and that is exactly what this tape is for: supporting and promoting movement. Taping methods have been out there for years, but in the past, the tape was made out of a sturdy, thick material that restricted movement. Why do they tape horses? Read more…