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From selecting a specific horse breed, to step-by-step instructions on cleaning a saddle, eHow offers the ultimate How To guide on all things equestrian. Find practical tips on caring for your horse’s health, feeding him a nourishing diet and determining whether your horse is sick. From grooming a horse for a rodeo to caring for a young foal, eHow’s experts can help. Additionally, get advice on how to buy horse supplies including bridles, halters, saddles and more.

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  • Horse Grooming Instructions

    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...

  • What Are the Causes of Horse Hair Loss?

    A well-groomed horse will have a smooth shiny coat. Some occasional issues with skin irritation and hair loss may occur. Many of these problems are easy to identify and treat with over-the-counter...

  • How to Buy Horse Grooming Supplies Online

    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 to Remove chestnuts from your horses legs

    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...

  • How to Groom Your Horse Thoroughly

    The time you spend grooming your horse is beneficial for you both. This close, personal attention gives you the opportunity to check his overall condition. Best of all, your horse learns to enjoy,...

  • How to Stop a Horse from Biting when Being Groomed

    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.

  • Types of Horse Grooming

    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...

  • Hoof Care for Horses

    There's an old saying, "no foot, no horse," that sums up the importance of hoof care. Neglected hooves become overgrown, diseased, cracked and prone to many other problems that result in lameness....

  • Horse Grooming Tips

    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...

  • How Grooming Affects a Horse's Heart Rate

    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...

  • How to Groom a Horse Properly

    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...

  • How to Groom Your Horse for an English Show

    Grooming a horse means clipping the horse, bathing it, combing it and spraying a show product on the horse. Pull the mane when grooming a horse for an English show with tips from an equestrian...

  • Benefits of Horse Grooming Mitts

    Whether you are bathing a horse or brushing the horse's abdominal, learn the benefits of using grooming mitts in this free pet care video from a certified equine massage practitioner.

  • Using Horse Grooming Mitts

    A grooming mitt is a great way to identify problem spots on horses. Learn where and how to use a grooming mitt in this free pet care video from a certified equine massage practitioner.

  • Benefits of Soft Horse Brushes

    Soft brushes are a great grooming tool for a body brush, and they can be used in sensitive areas. Learn the benefits of soft brushes in this free pet care video from a certified equine massage...

  • Horse Grooming Tips

    It's important to know what your horse likes and dislikes before using any grooming tools on him/her. Get basic horse grooming tips in this free pet care video from a certified equine massage...

  • Grooming Sensitive Horses

    Some horses have thin skin that can be sensitive, and it's important to groom them carefully. Learn tips for grooming sensitive horses in this free pet care video from a certified equine massage...

  • Using Horse Shedding Blades

    You have to be careful when using a shredding blade on horses. Learn how to use this grooming tool in this free pet care video from a certified equine massage practitioner.

  • How to Help Your Horse Shed His Winter Coat More Quickly

    In this article I will explain how you can help your horse shed his winter coat more quickly.

  • How to Build a Grooming Kit For Your Horse

    One essential part to horse ownership is knowing how to groom your horse. To groom your horse well you need a good, well stocked and well cared for grooming kit. This article tells you want...

  • How to Groom a Horse

    If you want to get involved with horses or you are a thinking of buying your first horse, learning how to groom your horse is essential. Grooming your horse daily is an important part of their...

  • How to Groom a Horse

    This article is about how to thoroughly groom a horse. So well groomed that the horse will look like, it has been washed! This technique of thorough grooming does take some time, and is not a...

  • About Horse Grooming

    Keeping your horse clean has benefits far beyond the cosmetic. For working horses, brushing loosens dirt, oil and sweat to keep their pores clean. A clean horse experiences fewer sore spots from...

  • How to Put Together a Horse Grooming Kit

    Grooming can be one of the most relaxing and satisfying experiences of owning a horse. It can also be one of the most frustrating. Putting together a horse grooming kit can help. Whether you are...

  • How to Use A Soft Curry

    Grooming your horse provides quite a few benefits to the horse, their coat, and to you. It offers a chance for you to examine them on a daily basis, and make sure their skin is healthy. It also...

  • Horse Grooming Basics

    Care for your horse daily. Learn expert tips for basic horse care in this free video on horse grooming, coat and mane.

  • How to Apply Fly Spray to a Horse

    Learn how to apply fly spray to a horse, in this free horse grooming video.

  • Horse Grooming Tips

    Get tips for horse grooming in this free video.

  • How to Clean a Horse's Hooves

    Learn how to clean a horse's hooves, in this free video.

  • How to Apply Hoof Conditioner to a Horse

    Learn how to apply hoof conditioners to a horse's hooves - free video on horse grooming.

  • How to Apply Coat Conditioner to a Horse

    Learn how to apply horse coat conditioners - free video on horse grooming.

  • How to Comb a Horse's Mane & Forelock

    Learn how to comb a horse's mane and forelock, in this free horse grooming video.

  • How to Comb a Horse's Tail

    Learn how to comb a horse's tail - free video on horse grooming.

  • How to Use a Stiff Brush on a Horse

    Learn what the horse grooming stiff brush is and how to use it to groom horses - free video.

  • How to Use a Finishing Brush on a Horse

    Learn what the finishing brush is and how to use it to groom horses - free video on horse grooming.

  • How to Tie Up a Horse Before Grooming

    Learn how to properly tie your horse using the cross tie - free video.

  • How to Curry a Horse

    Learn how to curry your horse, in this free video.

  • How to Lead a Horse Before Grooming

    Learn how to lead your horse, in this free video.

  • How to Clip the Eyelashes of a Horse

    Learn how to clip the eyelashes of a horse and how to body clip a horse in this free video on horse care and body clipping.

  • How to Remove a Horse Blanket Before Grooming

    Learn how to remove a horse blanket from a horse, in this free video.

  • How to Halter a Horse Before Grooming

    Learn how to halter a horse, in this free video on horse care.

  • Horse Grooming Supplies

    Find out what supplies you need for grooming a horse, in this free horse grooming video.

  • How to teach your horse to stop biting

    Horses, after all, are social animals and nipping or biting could be expressions of playfulness, discomfort or stress. While young or undisciplined horses may display such tendencies, these can...

  • How to train a foal to accept being groomed

    Foals can start to train during the week of birth; in fact, training is very successful if done this way, as they learn that you expect something from them from the very beginning. Touching the...

  • How to Brush the Mane of a Horse

    Brushing the mane and forelock of your horse should be part of a daily grooming routine. It removes sweat, dust and dirt from the mane and gets rid of loose hair. You can purchase specialized...

  • How to Use a Towel to Groom a Horse

    Grooming your horse with a towel is typically the last step of the grooming process, after the horse has been thoroughly brushed. Rubbing with a towel lets you clean sensitive areas, such as the...

  • How to Pick Up the Back Hooves of a Horse

    Many people find picking up a horse's hooves scary, as they are afraid of getting kicked or stepped on; however, cleaning and inspecting the hooves and shoes is an essential part of grooming your...

  • How to Use a Curry Comb on Horses

    A curry comb is an oval-shaped or circular brush which is specially designed to help loosen the dirt which has settled deep into your horse's coat. An essential part of grooming, using the curry...

  • How to Use a Hard Brush on Horses

    While grooming a horse may seem as simple as passing a brush over the coat, there are actually a few tricks and a natural order to the process. A dandy brush, or a hard-bristled brush is generally...

  • How to Use a Soft Brush on Horses

    Grooming your horse is not as simple as passing the brush and combing the tail, as the type of brush you use will depend on where and how you are working. A soft-bristled brush is an essential...

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