Horse Grooming

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...

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 !

You finally make it out to the barn for a ride only to find your horse standing there covered hoof to eyelash in thick, goopey mud after a leisurely roll. It's a common scenario but one that makes...

Although you may be exhausted after your ride, you are not done yet. Your faithful steed needs care before you can relax. If his body temperature is elevated, and he's stuck back in his stall,...

Are you tired of constantly trying to brighten your horse's socks and never quite making the cut? Is your horse allergic to the cleaning agents you've been using? Well, try this next time you're...

Learn how to clean and store the saddle and girth and how to tack up a horse in this free video on horse care and riding.

Learn an overview of how to tack up a horse in this free video on horse care and riding.

Bathing a horse is a necessary skill you will need to have if you plan on owning or caring for a horse. It is as important, especially during the summer months, as standard grooming. This...

It is very important to clean your horse’s hooves out on a regular basis. Some people do it everyday, some once a week. Horses can pick up stones that become stuck in the crevices. If you do not...

If you own a Shetland pony then you already know what the winter coat looks like. Nothing compares with the amount of hair that comes off one of these ponies in the springtime. In the past, we...

Horse vacuums are great grooming tools, as they allow you to quickly and easily remove dirt from the coat. Vacuums are particularly useful when you don't want to bathe your horse, such as right...

A mare's genitals are usually cleaned before breeding and foaling and during heat cycles. Udders can accumulate a waxy substance that needs to be cleaned off periodically. Udders should also be...

Stock breeds show with short manes. Hunters jumpers and dressage horses show with braided manes - which requires the mane to be short. While some people think you should just cut the mane to the...

How awful might you feel if you learned that a horse you assumed to be disobedient and willful under-saddle was actually crying out for relief from the pain of his bit? An ill-fitting bit can...

Horses tend to grow a long coat in the winter months, which can be troublesome for a variety of reasons and may require clipping. While the most common clip is the blanket clip to keep the horse...

If you own a gray horse, you know how frustrating stains can be - especially when they occur just before a show. You can reduce or even eliminate those stains, however, with these simple tips.

The cold season is starting and you are planning to keep your horse outdoors? Confused about whether to blanket him or how to keep him best conditioned for the cold weather? Hands off... and...

This is how to groom a horse where they are the cleanest.

Chestnuts are horny growths on the insides of your horse's front and hind legs. They serve no real purpose, but if left untreated can look unsightly.

Even if you don't have time to fully groom your horse every day, you should always make time to pick out or clean his hooves daily. Something as simple as a small rock, or as dangerous as a piece...

Cleaning the horse's hooves should be a regular grooming habit for all riders. You should clean a horse's hooves before and after riding. While cleaning, look for lodged rocks, packed dirt and any...

When you give your horse a massage, you're helping to relax its body and its brain. You are also helping to increase the horse's blood circulation, releasing tension and toning its muscles. Each...

Getting your horse prepared for a show takes a lot of time. From riding, training and exercising to grooming, feeding and cleaning, it often takes days or weeks to fully prepare for a show. To get...

Working with horses is a fun, rewarding experience. Unfortunately, even a well-trained, trusted horse can get spooked and become dangerous. As a responsible horse handler, safety must be your...

Wrapping a horse's leg can reduce simple swelling, which is called "stocking up." It can also hold a wound dressing in place, reduce bleeding and provide support for injured structures. But used...

It's best to have your horse trimmed and shod every six to eight weeks, in addition to picking your horse's hoofs daily to remove dirt and debris. Here are some more things to consider when caring...

A well-stocked horse-grooming kit is essential for every rider.

Grooming a horse not only helps to keep him clean, but is a good time to bond as well as to do a quick check-up on your animal.

Horses over the age of 16 tend to suffer from weight loss, dental problems, pituitary/thyroid dysfunction, kidney or liver failure and arthritis. But with special care, elderly equines can live...

Washing a horse helps keep its coat clean.

Taking care of a foal can be one of the most exciting aspects of working with horses. From the minute a foal is born, there are things you can do to protect and care for it.

Putting a spit-shine on your horse will not only make the judge take notice, but perfect turnout can give you the confidence necessary to put in a stellar riding performance.

Horses' ears do not normally need to be washed. But when mud or flies get in the ears, follow a few basics to ensure the well-being of the horse.