Platinum Performance® Equine with additional Zinc and Lysine provides a well-balanced supplement that supports a strong immune system and total body health. This formula is recommended for horses that are traveling, have potential for viral exposure or have already been Read more…
White vinegar is right up there with baking soda as an accessible and inexpensive barn odor neutralizer—as long as you prefer the smell of vinegar to the barn smells! Keep some vinegar in a spray bottle and spray your horse’s Read more…
From top equine athletes to beloved pets, all horses need plenty of water to stay healthy. There are many popular additions to flavor or sweeten a five-gallon bucket of water: ¼ cup of apple juice or cider. 1 tablespoon of Read more…
There are various essential oils that are beneficial to horses, including lavender, tea tree, basil, eucalyptus, bergamot, frankincense, geranium, and chamomile. What oils are safe for horses? Essential oils that are safe for horses include, but are not limited to: Read more…
In addition to making for a harder surface, horsehair padding absorbs sweat and moisture, making them wear down faster than foam gloves. Is horse hair good for boxing gloves? Horsehair gloves are durable, though they absorb sweat easier, thus wearing Read more…
Most horsehair comes from slaughtered horses. Hair for bows comes from tails of horses in cold climates, and is sorted by size. It comes primarily from stallions and costs $150–$400 per pound because of the sorting needed to extract long Read more…
Rice bran or canola oil will meet additional caloric needs. Consider these once the essential fatty acid needs are met. Both are high in monounsaturated Omega-9 fatty acids. Olive oil is also beneficial (yes, some horses do like it!). Can Read more…
Horse leg wraps support tendons and ligaments, and protect against rundown abrasions and interference injuries. They are also used to cover wounds, keep flies off horses’ legs, and sometimes put on a horse because they add a little flair. Why Read more…
Horsehair was and is a common material for paint brushes. The hair has the ability to hold a lot of paint which means the artist has to stop and reapply paint less often. It is still used today in shaving Read more…
Easy Homemade Show Sheen Recipe 1/4 cup hair conditioner. 1/4 cup baby oil. 3 tablespoons white vinegar. 1/4 cup water. What can I use to make my horse’s coat shiny? Almost all oils will have a positive impact on coat Read more…