keratin. The hoof wall is made of a tough material called keratin that has a low moisture content (approximately 25% water), making it very hard and rough. The wall has three layers: the outer periople, a middle layer, and an Read more…
200G – 250G. 200G – 250G – “medium weight” rugs generally contain around 200 grams of fill and offer a greater amount of warmth when the weather drops colder. What Gram is a medium weight rug? Mediumweight rugs are either Read more…
about 15.1 ½ hands high. Andalusian Horse Size Andalusian stallions and geldings weigh in at around 510kg and stand at about 15.1 ½ hands high; while mares weigh approximately 410kg and stand at about 15 ½ hands high. How tall Read more…
300 to 440 grams. Mid-weight or medium weight turnouts have 180 to 250 grams of fill. Many horses do well with a medium or mid-weight blanket. Heavy weight turnouts typically have 300 to 440 grams of fill. Shipping to AK, Read more…
Vacuum Storage Bags – these are a fantastic option, you can fold your horse rug/s inside it, seal it shut and then suck all the air out of the bag, leaving it flat. It can then be stored on a Read more…
In accordance with Section 405.460(B)(21) of the Zoning Code, horses may be kept in a stable on lots that are a minimum of three (3) acres with no more than one (1) horse per one (1) acre of fenced pasture. Read more…
Perfectly trim First, make sure legs and fetlocks are dry and clean, as any mud and grease will quickly clog up your clipper blades. Rest your clippers on your horse’s shoulder before running them in your hand down his leg. Read more…
Horse body clipping involves shaving a horse’s thick winter coat off in strategic areas where sweat typically gathers most. Clipping is especially popular choice for riders who continue training in colder temperatures and need their horses to dry quicker post-exercise. Read more…
Take one part of the blade and face it downwards (the direction the blade would be if you were clipping a horse) on the orange side (1000-grit) of the whetstone. Gently rub your blade back and forth. I did light Read more…
The primary function of clips is to take strain off of the nails. They hold shoes to the feet more securely than just plain nails would. Think of nailing on horseshoes as similar to tying the laces on your shoes; Read more…