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…
The perfect cut starts on the inside. Sew-in hair canvas is used for crisp shaping. It is machine washable and dry cleanable. What is horse hair canvas? Horsehair canvas – 28% horsehair, 25% cotton, 32% polyester, 15% viscose. Width: 160cm. Read more…
It ranges in size from 4 inches to 2 feet tall and looks like miniature pine trees. Scouring rush is also found in our area and is a perennial. Scouring rush appears leafless and will grow 2 to 4 feet Read more…
Horsetail has traditionally been used as a diuretic (helps rid the body of excess fluid by increasing urine output). One study examined the use of horsetail by people who had a history of uric acid kidney stones. The people who Read more…
It is also not uncommon to find the cavity between the inner and outer layer to be stuffed with trash, hay, or other materials as a means of primitive insulation. Horsehair has a long tradition throughout the United States and Read more…
To hang mirror on a plaster wall, use a toggle bolt outfitted with a picture-hanging hook. Drill hole through plaster large enough to accept the toggle bolt. Thread machine screw through toggle bolt nut, then pinch flat the wings on Read more…
Horsetail has two spring offerings: the tan-colored fertile shoots that appear early in the season are edible. Later, the green stalks of horsetail appear as a separate plant. These can be used as medicine, but are not eaten. Is horsetail Read more…
Horsetail herb is mainly used to treat urinary tract disorders including bladder infections, urinary incontinence and kidney stones in cats and dogs. When taken orally, the diuretic properties of the herb assist with water loss and relieve swelling due to Read more…