Unusual Markings on Horses Have you seen unusual markings on horses? You could track that particular marking back to a specific horse – sometimes. Most markings have common names, but I have heard a few different names for some. Here are the most common markings you may see: Jump to shopping Bend-Or […]
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Barn Hacks – Part 11 This time – round ELEVEN! I’m always open to new hacks, so don’t hesitate to reach out with your ingenious idea. It’s all about making chores go by easily, to give us more time with our horses. jump to shopping Wear nitrile exam gloves under your
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Fly Sprays For Horses: Chemical, Fatty Acid, Essential Oils Fly season is coming up, which means endless fighting with gnats, stable flies, and all varieties of flying insects that want to annoy us and the horses. Fly sprays for horses come in seemingly endless varieties, so how do you know which to choose? Natural ingredients
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Grooming the Clipped Horse Many horse owners elect to clip their horses in winter. This is wonderfully convenient for grooming, but you should take care and keep your eyes peeled for rubs and stuff. Some things to consider for grooming the clipped horse: Brush density, stiffness – perhaps a softer brush? Or
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How to Spring Clean Your Horse – a Checklist Think of this as spring cleaning for your horse buddy. It’s definitely a lot more fun than spring cleaning the barn or house. I really have no idea where the term spring cleaning comes from, but as it relates to horses, spring is a
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Lots of stuff can happen in the dark
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Have fun with blankets, sheets, felt, glitter, and more when you make your horse’s Halloween costume. Costumes for horses can also be store-bought.
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Removing Stickers and Burrs from Manes and Tails Put the scissors down. You can do this. Breathe deeply. Then add oil to remove burrs from your horse’s mane. This process will have many benefits: untangled mane and/or tail, deep conditioning of the mane and/or tail, and a mini spa treatment for your hands,
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The gray horses don’t get all of the grooming challenges.
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