Avon Skin So Soft Mix 3 parts water to 1 part Avon’s skin-so-soft in a spray bottle. Spray liberally on your horse. This also softens his coat. An easy do it yourself fly spray that is relatively inexpensive, and I’m Read more…
Fleece horse rugs are lightweight, thin, and breathable and mostly used when the weather outside is warmer but not warm enough to have no rug on at all. They are also used to draw moisture away from the horse after Read more…
Clover is a horse, and Boxer’s companion. She is described as ‘a stout motherly mare approaching middle life, who had never quite got her figure back after her fourth foal. ‘ Being the most maternal of the animals, she is Read more…
War Bonnets are widely used in the rodeo industry. They are similar to a tiedown in that it keeps a horses head from getting too elevated. The differnce though is that this war bonnet will allow a horse to extend Read more…
From even before the 16th Century, Irish people have been renowned for connection with horses. With it’s deep, agricultural past, horses have been the work companion of choice for many generations. Did the ancient Irish have horses? Remains found at Read more…
In Ireland, the passion for horses has been anchored for generations. With more than 160,000 horses, the island is the leading producer of thoroughbred horses in Europe. And yet, the Republic of Ireland has barely five million inhabitants. The island Read more…
Connemara – The one and only The Connemara Pony is also known as the “only originally Irish horse”. What are horses commonly used for? Horses are mostly used for riding and transportation. The most common use in the western world Read more…
Horsefly bites can take a while to heal and can become infected. See your GP if you have symptoms of an infection, such as pus or increasing pain, redness and swelling. You may also experience: a larger red, raised rash Read more…
Use of a fly sheet can help to eliminate bumps, welts, rashes or other skin irritations caused by biting flies and bugs. Additionally, some bugs, such as mosquitoes, carry disease, so protecting your horse from these bites can be very Read more…
The fall of Troy. The fall of Troy The Trojans fall for the trick, bring the horse into the city and celebrate their victory. But when night falls, the hidden Greeks creep out and open the gates to the rest Read more…