19th century. It was commonly used in the 19th century as upholstery stuffing (such as for fabric sofas) and as covering fabric for furniture. It was almost always the fiber used to make shaving brushes. It was also common in Read more…
In many areas of the country, horses begin growing their winter coats as early as September, when light begins to diminish. As the days get shorter, it’s actually the reduction in sunlight hours that triggers the horse’s body to begin Read more…
A caparison is a cloth covering laid over a horse or other animal for protection and decoration. In modern times, they are used mainly in parades and for historical reenactments. What is horse armor called? Barding (also spelled bard or Read more…
A riding habit is women’s clothing for horseback riding. What do you call horse riding clothes? Jodhpurs, in their modern form, are tight-fitting trousers to the ankle, where they end in a snug cuff, and are worn primarily for horse Read more…
The General Process of Horsehair Pottery The pottery piece is formed, then burnished. The piece is fired to between 1300 F and 1800 F in a raku kiln. Once the correct temperature is reached, the incandescent pottery is taken from Read more…
The term clothes horse can be used to describe men and women who are passionate about clothing and always appear in public dressed in the latest styles. From 1850 the term referred to a male fop or female quaintrelle, a Read more…
The coat can grow long guard hairs to protect the inner layers during winter. Some horses will grow extra-long and sparse guard hairs in the winter to help direct rain and snow away from the coat. What are guard hairs Read more…
hair. Both hair and fur are made of keratin and grows through follicles in the skin. When referring to the coat of the horse, equestrians use the term hair, although many horse lovers simply refer to their horse’s hair as Read more…
Horse urine is actually alkaline, does not cause concrete to deteriorate and is no more damaging to concrete than urine from any other domesticated animal. What soaks up horse urine? Zeolites are a natural stall refresher that soaks up the Read more…
Many people use a flat iron, but you have to be careful around the dock and be cautious not to burn the hair. To straighten a horse’s mane, a wet brush works well. Can I iron horsehair braid? Turn the Read more…