Horses

Does your horse hold a special place in your heart? Is he the elusive Horse of a Lifetime? The loss of this companion is terribly difficult. But there are things you can do, to help keep their...

Not everyone chooses to body clip their horse. Some people feel that their horse needs their winter coat to protect them from harsh weather, and some horses do not grow a very thick winter coat....

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...

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...

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...

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...

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 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...

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...

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...

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...

In a hunter hack class, a horse is being closely examined and should be clean, clipped and their mane braided. Use a fitted saddle pad when competing in hunter hack with help from an equestrian...

According to the Ontario Ministry of Agriculture, there are two main types of lice that can attack horses. One type sucks the horse's blood as a food source. The other chews on the horse's skin...

There are many techniques for grooming show horses. Many specific techniques vary with each breed and discipline, but the basics are the same no matter what type of horse you show or style of...

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...

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...

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...

Learning the proper technique for brushing out your horse is important for the maintenance and longevity of the horse. Ultimately, a good brushing is the best way to bathing him. Read on.

Showing Arabian horses in English Pleasure, a glamorous and glitzy class, is not easy. A great deal of preparation and training goes into the showing of these beautiful and sensitive equines. Make...

Showing Arabian horses in Hunter Jumper classes is an exciting sport, but it is not easy. A great deal of preparation and training goes into showing. Make your horse look his best by grooming him...

Showing Arabian horses is a glamorous and exciting business, but it is not easy. A great deal of preparation and training goes into the showing of these beautiful and sensitive equines. Here are...

Horse shows are a tradition for many families throughout the year. Young and old alike enjoy the thrill of powering a 1,200-pound animal through a variety of movements. Speeding around a barrel...

Preparing for a horse show can be a difficult and time-consuming task. Bathing, grooming, tacking up and practicing all take considerable time and effort to do properly. Many different horse show...

Learning how to comb out tangles in a horses' mane is easy, once you know how.

Foals are a great deal like children. They are impressionable, generally eager to please, and easy to teach bad habits. Properly training a foal can be a real challenge, even to a professional...

Pulling manes is a must if you want your horse’s mane to look the best it possibly can. And trimming, no matter how close to the root, just doesn’t cut it. You don’t have to dread pulling with a...

Tips for banding your horse's mane! Learn how to use mane tamer and band a horse's mane in this free video.

Tips for banding your horse's mane! Learn how to care for and band a horse's mane safely in this free video.

Tips for banding your horse's mane! Learn how to trim and band a horse's mane in this free video.

Tips for banding your horse's mane! Learn how to tame and band a horse's mane in this free video.

Tips for banding your horse's mane! Learn how to care for and band a horse's mane in this free video.

Tips for banding your horse's mane! Learn how to space and band a horse's mane in this free video.

Tips for banding your horse's mane! Learn how to section and band a horse's mane in this free video.

Tips for banding your horse's mane! Learn how to braid and band a horse's mane in this free video.

Tips for banding your horse's mane! Learn how to trim the bridle path and band a horse's mane in this free video.

Tips for banding your horse's mane! Learn how to care for and band a horse's mane in this free video covering the importance of wetting the mane.

Tips for banding your horse's mane! Learn how to trim and band a horse's mane in this free video.

Tips for banding your horse's mane! Learn how to thin and band a horse's mane in this free video.

Tips for banding your horse's mane! Learn how to care for a horse's mane and what 'banding' the mane means in this free video.

Tips for banding your horse's mane! Learn how to comb and band a horse's mane in this free video.

Tips for banding your horse's mane! Learn how to care for and band a horse's mane in this free video.

Many of us have horses and ponies that have bug allergies. In this segment, we will take a look at what has helped my little friend, Sneaky, cope with his sand gnat allergy. Prior to treatments,...

Part of the fun of showing your horse is making her look the best that she possibly can. You have worked hard to train her to the best of your ability, so do not detract from the picture with a...

There are times that you may want to braid your horse's mane. Horses in shows and competitions have many hours of special grooming attention that end in beautiful symmetrical rows horse lovers...

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

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...

Does your horse look a bit shaggy? Is your pony having a bad hair day? Maybe it’s time to spruce your riding buddy up and show him or her off. Part of good grooming involves keeping your...

Part of the registration process for registering a thoroughbred foal is obtaining a DNA sample to submit for testing. The DNA is contained in the root head of the mane hairs.

Some horse owners become frustrated if their prized mount has a thin mane and tail. It happens to be the most common grooming concern about horses, but the good news is that with proper care, you...