Braids are not just a horse mane grooming technique for show ponies. They are also the best way to protect your horse’s tail and mane from getting tangled and dirty during physical activity like riding. Should I braid my horses tail? Braiding helps keep your horse’s mane and tails clean Read more…
A: For a horse that has been on a regular, well-balanced deworming program, there is no reason why you cannot exercise him on the day the dewormer is administered. How long after worming can you ride? This goes against all we were taught in the past and feel wrong, but Read more…
Overuse of deworming products leads to resistance. Worms can develop genes that allow them to become resistant to the dewormers — making the medication ineffective. Resistance limits our ability to treat horses with worm problems. These issues can lead to severe colic and death in affected horses. What happens if Read more…
Polo wraps are the only leg protection that will simultaneously provide tendon support and leg protection, making them popular with young horses that do not yet have full control of their bodies. Polo wraps must be properly applied to the horse or you may increase the risk of a bowed Read more…
While fly masks may seem to cover the horse’s eyes fully, horses can still see through them quite well. Blinkers, while solid, only cover the side of the horse’s eyes, and they can still see ahead of them without obstruction. What happens if you cover a horses eyes? When you Read more…
This gives a clean, tidy appearance and can aid in show preparation by reducing the time it takes to wash. Before beginning to clip, remember that a horse will not be show ready overnight from a clip. Allow at least two weeks for hair to settle and grow out after Read more…
We don’t always recommend that you wait for a problem to occur. Get your clipper serviced every 1-2 years. 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 speaking two to three is Read more…
The tail bandage has traditionally been used to protect the tail and dock while in transit and to help keep a pulled tail looking smart. How long can you leave a tail bandage on a horse? * Tail bandages should not be left on horses for more than two to Read more…
Especially for those who can’t be worked, clipping them throughout the winter can be a very useful tool to help control their weight. What is the best way for a horse to lose weight? Restricting your horse’s caloric intake and increasing exercise is key to body weight loss. Neither done Read more…
Tail-breaking for high-set tails is no longer used, and tail-nicking is banned in a few states. Why do they cut horses tails? Docking traditionally has been performed to prevent the tail of the horse from interfering with harness and carriage equipment. Specifically, if a rein passes under the horse’s tail Read more…