Clipping Encourages Glossy Summer Coats There is nothing better than a shiny, healthy summer coat. Much like getting a haircut encourages human hair to grow, clipping encourages your horse’s coat to grow back glossier than ever just in time for Read more…
When used occasionally, Mane ‘n Tail may help provide smoother, shinier locks that are more prone to growth, too. Overusing Mane ‘n Tail can lead to side effects. Talk to a dermatologist about which types of hair care products might Read more…
A raised tail is often a sign of high excitement or just feeling great. Young horses, or horses with excess energy, galloping freely in a field often hoist their tails high to show their exuberance. Why do horses swish their Read more…
You could choose to plait your horse’s mane and tail, but it’s just as acceptable to pull them neatly. In fact, a well-pulled tail can help to improve your horse’s overall appearance and can really flatter your horse’s hindquarters. Why Read more…
Step #3: Gently Pull Back on the Reins Pulling back on the reins is when you pick up the reins and move your hands back until you have tension in the reins between your hands and the horse’s mouth. What Read more…
Tying a mud knot—sometimes called a war knot or mustache knot—in a horse’s tail is a vaquero tradition still practiced in buckaroo country. It keeps long tails from getting tangled up in ropes, and out of the mud and brush. Read more…
Wipe the surfaces down with a clean cloth. Then oil the clippers and blades and place both neatly back in their case. Store them in a dry place so that they don’t rust. In the days following the clip, it’s Read more…
They provide just enough compression and warmth to aid circulation, without constricting natural movement. Horses that train hard and then stay stabled, like competition sport horses and racehorses, can use the socks to prevent stocking up after hard workouts. Why Read more…
stems. Horsetail remedies are made using the leaves and stems. You can purchase horsetail as a liquid extract or in dried form in a tea or capsule. What part of horsetail is medicinal? Typically the green fern-like part of the Read more…
Like many other animals, horses will put their tails between their legs as signs of submission and fear. A side-to-side swish is a clue to agitation or displeasure, while a stiff tail might indicate anger (if the rump muscles are Read more…