49 days ago by Jen

It is a matter of fact: grooming is an extremely important aspect of owning a horse, and the proper grooming technique is essential for horses that are used in competition. How often should you groom your horse? Well, that is debatable, however most specialists recommend grooming a horse daily. You ...

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68 days ago by clotheshorseok

Has your horse ever had crusty, scabby, little bumps on their back legs that just won’t seem to go away? This condition is called scratches, a form of dermatitis, which can be caused by a fungus and is hard to get rid. But my mom discovered a “miracle cream” of sorts that amazingly and quickly clear ...

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71 days ago by clotheshorseok

As I mentioned in my last post, To Bag or Not To Bag, I was going to try a tie-in tail bag made from thick, stretchy, swimsuit-like fabric. Well, as you can see from the picture it did not fair any better than the Healthy HairCare nylon tail bag. So maybe it is my horse that is exceptionally rough o ...

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74 days ago by clotheshorseok

I have discovered an amazing product that is primarily for people but it works wonders on horses too. Moroccan Oil has become my secret weapon for making my horses tails super soft and shiny. I first stumbled on this product when my hairdresser kept using it on me every time she cut and colored my h ...

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80 days ago by riderscorral

Lydia K Kelly asked: While it might seem that grooming a horse is purely cosmetic, it is in fact an important part of your horse’s care. By caring for your horse’s coat, you not only make him look better, but make him feel better too. Spending time with him while grooming is also a wonderful [...]

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81 days ago by riderscorral

Lydia K Kelly asked: While a long, flowing mane is beautiful, for many riders it is more of a hassle that it is worth. Often showing a horse requires a pulled mane. Others prefer the look of a trim, tidy mane. Even a natural mane can use some pulling to keep it neat. Whatever your [...]

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81 days ago by Karin Livingston

Less than a month after I bought my first horse at age 12, she stepped on a nail and punctured the sole of her right front foot. Novice horse owners that my parents and I were, we took a pair of pliers and pulled the nail out. This turned out to be the worst thing we could do. Again, novices that we ...

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82 days ago by riderscorral

Phil Wiskell asked: One of the nicest ways to bond with your horse is to spend time grooming him. While sometimes it is ok to just give your horse a quick dust-off before you ride, every so often you should spend some extra time with him just getting to know him as you groom. So what [...]

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84 days ago by riderscorral

Lydia K Kelly asked: When attending a show it is important that your horse look its best. Adding a few finishing touches can make all the difference between a nice looking horse, and an animal that wins the class. Let’s start by assuming that your horse has been thoroughly bathed before the show. Br ...

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85 days ago by clotheshorseok

I have been lucky that all my horses have long, thick gorgeous tails. However, keeping them tangle free when they are so long and thick can be a bit of work and if it wasn’t for the Beautiful Tails Comb and Brush Set I would still be in the barn working! The wide tooth comb works wonders for combing ...

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