Grooming is one of the best parts of owning a horse. It’s a great way to spend time with your horse to build that bond, and it’s always fun to make your horse look show ready. Plus, grooming is necessary to keep your horse physically and emotionally healthy. Unfortunately, there are a few pitfalls that […]
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Identifying and Treating Rain Rot
Rain rot can be annoying and hard to treat if you don’t catch it soon enough. Learning how to identify and treat rain rot will save you so much time and keep your horse healthy and happy. Rain rot is characterized as scabs on your horse’s skin that peel off in clumps and cause hair […]
Reasons to Clip Your Horse this Winter
As the weather gets cooler it might be time to consider clipping your horse this winter. Body clipping a horse takes away the majority of their winter coat, in doing this can affect your horse in a positive or negative way so it’s a good idea to do some research before going for the clippers. […]
Preparing Your Horse for Winter
Winter can be a big change from your regular routine. Winter can be full of change and it’s your job to help your horse the best you can during the cold months. Blanketing It’s important to do your research on what kind of blanket your horse will need for the climate they live in. A […]
Things to do With Horses (Besides Riding)
Every once in a while it’s might benefit both you and your horse to take a break from riding. Horses can get burnt out just like people so it’s important to give them time in between rides. These breaks can present a fun opportunity to get to know your horse better and maybe teach them […]
In’s and Out’s of Liniment
Everyone can say they’ve been sore after a good ride, but it’s not only people that get sore, horses do too. That’s why it’s important to look out for your horse and offer some relief after a workout. Liniment is a popular way to help ease the soreness commonly experienced after an intense ride. How […]