Horse Grooming

Sometimes picking up feet of a thousand pound animal is intimidating, but with these few tips, its a breeze. **i am not responsible for any injuries that might occur after the reading of this...

Driving your draft horse in front of a beautiful carriage is dashing on its own, but adding that extra pizzazz to your horse's appearance can really dazzle onlookers, especially if you are a...

If you have a white horse who likes to roll around in the dirt or lay down when he sleeps, you have probably noticed that his tail is starting to look a bit yellow. A yellow tail can make your...

If you are clipping your horse in preparation for a competition or any other situation where you horse needs to appear clean and neat, you'll need different sizes of blades for what you're doing....

Rain Rot or Rain Scald is a fungus that forms between the skin and hair of an animal, usually a horse. It is common in areas where the weather stays wet or damp. It can happen in any season and...

This is a short guide about buying horse equipment online.

Makeup is used to enhance a horse's natural features or disguise scars and scrapes, or uneven markings. Most breed associations allow the use of makeup as long as it is not obvious. There are...

I find that grooming and spending time with your horse can be a very relaxing and rewarding experience for both you and the horse.

If you've ever wondered about the proper way to pick out a horses feet, follow these instructions.

Make grooming your horse easier than ever with this homemade mane and tail conditioner. Forget about the pricey preparations you buy in the tack shop, this homemade formula will last longer and...

Grooming your horse before a ride can help you find injuries or coat conditions, prevent sores from dirt build-up and promote good blood flow and muscle tone.

Grooming should be a mandatory step before taking your horse out for a ride. This also gives you the opportunity to evaluate the horse's health by checking his whole body. Grooming supplies can be...

With fuel prices rising, a lot of us are considering alternative transportation methods. How about a horse and buggy? You get to enjoy the scenery among other things! Seriously, this article might...

Letting your horse's tail grow long and flowing is tempting, but it also means running the risk of dealing with some serious knots and matting. Grass, dirt and small twigs can also become...

With his outdoor lifestyle, love of rolling in warm dirt, and penchant for sticking his nose into everything that catches his curiosity, a horse is naturally prone to getting knots and tangles in...

Riding horses can be an extremely relaxing way to de-stress and pass the time. Saddling up requires a certain level of skill, however, and if a saddle is not cinched up properly it could lead to a...

Horse costumes are more popular than non-horse people might think. Many horse associations and barns have horse costume contests, especially around Halloween and other holidays. Horse costumes...

Clipping a horse's ears can give him a groomed and elegant look. But clipping the inside of the ear can rob the horse of an important insect defense. Clip your horse's ear the natural way:

Trail riding is just one of many great ways to bond with your horse, but let's face it...dealing with horse and deer flies can be quite a headache. Try this simple and easy technique to greatly...

If you own horses then you know the importance of horse groom supplies. If you live in a rural area then traveling 10 miles to the nearest supply store is not convenient for the busy farmer. ...

How many times have you seen a friends horse with large, ugly growths on the inside of each leg? Remove those unsightly Chestnuts from your horses legs for a professional looking grooming. They...

Six necessary check-points will better prepare you for the horse that doesn't pick up the feet ...you have scraped it out countless times while your horse leans all of his weight in your hand. ...

Teaching a horse to cross tie can be dangerous if you do not have the proper equipment. This article gives you a brief summery of how to and the safety measures you should take.

Grooming a horse that bites and kicks is a tough job. Getting the horse to behave is a tougher one. Learn how to get your horse to behave by creating a grooming experience he will enjoy.

When I first purchased my horse a goat ate most of his tail off. I had to dock it all the way to the dock and he had no tail hair. A friend of mine gave me her recipe and it grew his tail in 16...

If leather is properly cared for, it can last a lifetime. If you have tack that has not been used in a long time and is dry and hard, there is a way to make it usable and beautiful again. This...

Braiding your horse is easy, especially Button Braids! Following these instructions, you can create your own quick and easy horse braids.

In this article people can learn exactly how to groom a horse in preparation for a show. Your horse will be the tidiest horse at the show, as well as the shiniest.

The old saying, "no hoof no horse" is as appropriate today as it was 200 years ago. Without a sound foot, your horse will not only be unusable but also potentially fatally wounded. A horse who...

Horses must be regularly groomed to keep their skin and coat healthy, decrease chance of skin problems and diseases and allow the groomer to check for signs of disease and other problems. Grooming...

It's a smelly job but somebody's got to do it. Treating thrush in your horses feet has never been easier. Use this simple homemade remedy to cure the stinky culprit and stomp out thrush for good !

Grooming your horse keeps her skin, coat and hooves in top condition, but it's also an opportunity to screen for potential health problems. A hands-on approach to grooming will allow you to...

Grooming tends to be a relaxing experience for a horse. Because of this, a grooming session typically lowers the horse's horse rate. A University of Southern California project confirmed this by...

Most horse owners are straying from the commercial fly sprays that are on the market today and going for a more natural approach. Making your own fly spray not only saves you a ton of money but...

Horses can become extremely ear shy when they have ticks or flies in their ears and this can continue long after the tick has been removed. Prevention will help keep your horse more comfortable...

Learning how to hold a horse’s foot is very important. You must first be able to hold a horses foot before you can attempt to care for the hooves themselves. Horses should be trained to give...

The worst time to notice your horse has dandruff is when you are braiding for a show. Keeping your horse flake free is important for your horse’s beauty and comfort. Most horses get a little bit...

There are a few different theories as to when the first horseshoe was used. It is safe to say, however, that humans began nailing shoes made of iron or other material to the bottoms of their...

Can you imagine wearing the same shoe day after day, all day? Well, essentially, that is what horses have to endure. When a horse's hooves grow, the angle the horse walks on changes. This...

Horses are furry animals, but their coats can be very thin. For that reason, horses experience a great deal of itching and sometimes even hot spots, just as dogs do. If itchiness is strange for...

Showing horses is a fun, exciting and expensive hobby. Massive amounts of time, energy and money are spent preparing horses for the show ring, and even more more money is spent on buying and...

Regular grooming is important to keep your horse's coat clean comfortable. Groom before and after every ride. Dirt and debris under tack can cause irritation and lead to problems. Grooming after a...

A horse's ears can be a magnet for dust, debris, sand, mites and other little critters. Especially in the summer time a combination of all these can lead to crusty, itchy ears that make the horse...

Horses are marvelous creatures whose bodies are very in tune with the change of the seasons. That is why at the first sign of cold weather, the horse grows a thick coat of hair to protect him from...

The horse of dreams and movies always has a dappled coat that glistens in the sun and makes the equine of one's real life seem dull and drab. How does one transform a shabby riding partner into a...

A horse is a wonderful creature to keep as a pet, but they can also be a lot of work. As the season is changing from winter to the first warm days of spring, your horse will begin to shed its...

Horse hooves are not as indestructible as you might think. Think of them less as bones--which they are not--and more like fingernails. The only time you are bothered by fingernails is when they...

Lice are a problem that faces humans, cattle, goats, dogs, and horses, among many other species. Unfortunately, lice treatments vary slightly with each species, and even the multiple subspecies of...

Preparing a Hackney pony for a show is time intensive. For every show, a Hackney pony must be cleaned, groomed and prepared for the standards of the class(es) the pony will enter. Don't forget...

Often referred to as pediculosis, lice infestation in horses is a serious condition that requires prompt treatment. If left untreated, lice can cause a host of different health problems including...