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 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 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 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 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 Read more…
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 Read more…
Horses can be clipped for several different reasons, but most commonly it is related to health and comfort reasons. One such health condition where horses are clipped is Cushing’s, a disease that can cause a horse to not shed its Read more…
The purpose of whiskers, both around the eyes and muzzle, is to provide sensory feedback on the horse’s environment and surroundings. The length of the whiskers determines the safe distance from objects, compensating for the blind spots a horse has Read more…
The horsehair is washed and then rinsed thoroughly before it is spun, sanitized and heated to 140 C. The horsehair is then stored as twisted rope before it is torn up and embedded into a Hästens bed. Hästens has commissioned Read more…
Use the appropriate clippers and blade for the job. You definitely don’t want to use the large shear-type clippers on your horse’s face. You also don’t want to use a body clipper that has a wide blade. Stick to either Read more…