Liv G.

Should you body clip or trace clip your horse by using the clippers with or against the hair growth direction? While there is a general “rule,” feel free to chuck it out the window. Clip in the direction that makes sense for that area.

The complete guide to horse blanketing, from measuring your horse, choosing the best style of horse blanket, sheet, or cooler, and how to properly fit them. Also great tips about caring for your horse’s blankets, from daily cleaning to washing with and without a washing machine, along with long-term storage. And re-waterproofing!

How to easily and properly change blades on your horse clipper. There’s one “secret” step to making the blades align correctly!

Diatomaceous earth (DE) can help control insects in the garden, but shows little evidence of working as a natural dewormer for horses. Read about the science and learn what the vets say.

Your horse’s hair coat and body clipping or trace clipping pattern should guide you to use the slow or fast speed. The fast speed option may heat the blades quicker, so stop often for blade cleaning and oiling.

Getting your horse ready for a photo shoot is a lot like horse show prep – bath early, clip and trim two weeks out, and don’t hold back on shine products. Also consider lighting, location, props, and backdrops. Here are the best tips to get ready!

Pig oils are helpful to help feathered horses resist mud, thus decreasing the chances of mud fever. The antimicrobial sulfur added to some pig oils help with mites and skin conditions.

Chronic progressive lymphedema, also called milk leg in horses, is part lymphatic system malfunction in the legs, part swollen leg, part secondary skin infection, and part hoof troubles. It’s most common in draft horses.