Roaching or hogging is when the mane, and sometimes forelock, is completely shaven. This is usually done if a horse’s mane is quite ragged, or for certain disciplines such as polo, polocrosse, and calf roping, to keep the mane out of the way. Why do people Roach a horses mane? Read more…
After a heavy workout, it can be a good idea to give your horse a quick “shower.” Spray your horse down, aiming for the large blood vessels to cool your horse the best (the neck, legs and belly). See more tips on spraying your horse down after exercise. Do horses Read more…
The Benefits of Grooming Your Horse Grooming gets your hands on your horse. A good daily groom doesn’t have to take an hour. Grooming acts as preventive medicine. Grooming increases the human-animal bond. Grooming can be more than a brush in hand. Grooming is excellent exercise — for you. What Read more…
Clipping prices include brushing and post-clipping rub down and blanketing, if desired Clipping prices include brushing and post-clipping rub down and blanketing, if desired Horse full body clip: $150 Trace or blanket clip: $90 Pony or donkey body clip: $75 How much is it to shave a horse? Hunter clip Read more…
If you want to boost your horse’s health, try coconut oil! You might have heard how great it is for people, but it’s also perfect for in the barn too. Saturated fats can be helpful to the outside and inside of your horse. It can be mixed with your horse’s Read more…
How many plaits should be in a horse’s mane? There are no set rules regarding the number of plaits but it’s generally considered correct to have an odd number of plaits on the neck, not including the forelock. 9, 11 or 13 plaits are most commonly seen, depending on the Read more…
It was commonly used in the 19th century as upholstery stuffing (such as for fabric sofas) and as covering fabric for furniture. When did they stop using horsehair in upholstery? Antique furniture was traditionally padded with several different types of organic materials, which varied in price and quality. Horsehair, for Read more…
All-Natural Shampoo Recipe 1 cup Dr. Bronners Liquid Soap. 1 tsp. Jojoba Oil. 1 tsp. Fractionated Coconut Oil. 2 tsp. Vegetable Glycerin. 2 tsp. Witch Hazel. Essential Oils (like lavender or rose) How do you make natural horse shampoo? Mix together one cup of distilled water, one cup of liquid Read more…
Biotin Hoof Blast has the highest concentration of biotin on the market: 100 mg per 2 ounces. Feed 2 ounces per day, per 1,000 lb. Serving size is determined on equine’s weight. Each bag includes an appox 2 ounce scoop, which is the recommended daily serving for the average 1,000 Read more…
horsewhipped; horsewhipping; horsewhips. transitive verb. : to flog with or as if with a whip made to be used on a horse. Do horses feel pain when whipped? Two papes published in journal Animals lend support to a ban on whipping in horse racing. They respectively show that horses feel Read more…