Everything About Horses

The trick to dealing with rooting is not to pull back on the reins, but to ask the horse to keep moving forward. As soon as you see the horse starting to put its head down to root, push it Read more…

A shadow roll is a piece of equipment, usually made of sheepskin or a synthetic material, that is attached to the noseband of a horse’s bridle. Like blinkers, it partially restricts the horse’s vision, and helps them to concentrate on Read more…

Tip #1: Bubble bath your horse before you clip A bathed horse will make the job much easier for you, more enjoyable for your horse, and reduce the amount of clip lines. Not just the top coat of the horse Read more…

shoulder. It is best to start at the shoulder, which can be helpful for horses for who are new or not used to clipping. Once they are comfortable with the clippers, move up to the face before the clippers begin Read more…

For owners experiencing severe financial challenges, the Humane Euthanasia Clinic provides an alternative to suffering through the option for a peaceful death at limited or no cost to the approved owner. The cost of humane euthanasia and disposal of a Read more…

Best mane and tail detanglers for horses Absorbine ShowSheen Hair Polish & Detangler. Leovet 5Star Detangler. Cowboy Magic Detangler and Shine. Equine America Silky Tail Detangler. Smart Grooming Tame the Mane. Nettex Mane & Tail Detangler. Hy Equestrian Magic Sheen Read more…

Oils like coconut, jojoba or sunflower oil can be used to soothe and moisturize your horse’s base of the tail and hair. These oils make a great alternative to a regular detangler. How do you condition a horse’s tail? To Read more…

Unclipped horses are unlikely to need rugging until the temperature creeps towards freezing. Provide constant access to forage- horses are hind gut digesters and this process generates heat which a horse can use to keep itself warm (effectively a personal Read more…

When it is cool, they’re actually very comfortable – their big cylinder is generating a lot of heat. That’s one reason why horses get really frisky in cooler weather – they feel great! Why is my horse crazy in the Read more…

Massaging a moisturizer into the base of the mane can help with those that have dry skin. Products like mineral or Vitamin E oil will help tremendously. Other horse owners use solutions as simple as Vaseline or petroleum jelly. Cure Read more…