Ensure fresh water is always available. Just like when you are overheated and would like a drink, horses rely heavily on cool, fresh water to regulate their body temperature. Make sure you are always checking the water level in your horses’ tanks or buckets and keeping the water clean and desirable. If you suspect your…… Continue reading Ways to Keep Your Horse Cool During a Heat Wave
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On the Cutting Edge: Tips for Better Horse Clipping
Summer is right around the corner! Many equestrians, myself included, are beginning to put their horses back into more consistent work. But when that winter coat doesn’t shed as quickly as you would like, what can you do? That’s where equine body clipping comes in! Clipping was something that intimidated me for many years until…… Continue reading On the Cutting Edge: Tips for Better Horse Clipping
Easy DIY Mane & Tail Detangler (2 Different Ways)
Why DIY You may be wondering, why should I DIY a mane & tail detangler when I could simply just buy one off the shelf? Well, I’m glad you maybe asked! First, many mane & tail detanglers contain ingredients like silicone. Over time, silicone can build up on your horse’s hair, resulting in a dry…… Continue reading Easy DIY Mane & Tail Detangler (2 Different Ways)
9 Products You Need to Upgrade Your Grooming Kit
In my previous post, I listed out a few products and tools that make up a basic but effective grooming kit. To reiterate, all you need is a rubber curry comb, a stiff body brush, a soft body brush, a hair brush for the mane and tail, and a hoof pick. However, there may come…… Continue reading 9 Products You Need to Upgrade Your Grooming Kit
Buzz Off: An Equestrian’s Review of Popular Fly Spray Brands
It’s fly season. You and your horse are being swarmed by flying insects of all kinds. Tails swishing, feet stomping, skin twitching. You need some fly spray, NOW. After heading to the store, you are bombarded with numerous brands and price points. Some claim to last 14 days. Some say wipe on. Does that one…… Continue reading Buzz Off: An Equestrian’s Review of Popular Fly Spray Brands
How To Select the Perfect Fly Mask for Your Horse
It’s finally summer! You know what that means. FLIES, FLIES, AND MORE FLIES. You may be looking for a new fly mask for your horse to try and combat those relentless bugs this year. But with all the options available, it can become pretty difficult to determine which one you should purchase. Stormy wearing a…… Continue reading How To Select the Perfect Fly Mask for Your Horse
Too Hot to Trot? – How to Determine Ideal Weather for Horseback Riding
When is it too hot to ride? How can you determine the best weather for horseback riding? What steps can you take to help beat the heat? Keep reading to find out! What weather conditions create an environment that is too hot to ride your horse? We’ll share a few different things you can look…… Continue reading Too Hot to Trot? – How to Determine Ideal Weather for Horseback Riding