Horse Grooming
Household Cleaners on Horses? NO.
Please don’t use household cleaners on your horse. He’s not a coffee table or dirty sink.
Quarter Marks and Shark’s Teeth on Your Horse’s Rump
How to make those fun designs on your horse’s rump – no clipping required!
Hand Walking Your Horse – Keep it Safe
Don’t get run over by your horse! Hand walking and leading should be safe.
How to Keep Your Horse Cool This Summer
Keep your horse cool this summer with easy tips for max comfort.
All About Horse Sweat
Fun facts and stuff about horse sweat – there’s a strange reason that’s it’s foamy.
Commonly Overlooked Areas When Grooming Your Horse
Don’t overlook these areas when grooming your horse – you can find lots of interesting “things” going on there.
Cleaning Your Horse’s Ears
How to care for your horse’s ears – it’s deceptively hands-off, but you still need to get in there for daily inspections.
Cool Out Your Horse After Exercise
How to cool off your horse in the summer, and monitor his temperature.
Keep Your Horse Clean Before a Horse Show
Tips for horse show grooming – keep your horse clean the night before a show.
Horse Grooming – Introduce the Horse Vacuum
Horse grooming tool of the century – the horse vac. Here’s how to introduce your horse to it.
Why Horses Stall Kick
Getting to the root of why horses stall kick. Time to make some changes!
Cool Out Your Horse in Winter
How to best cool out your horse in winter. Let him have a long walk and perhaps a cooler.
Turn Your Horse Out for a Clinic
How to tidy up your horse, and yourself, for a spiffy look in a clinic.
Horse Grooming Tips in Winter for the Fuzzy Horse
Tips for tidying up your fuzzy horse this winter.
Tea Tree Oil and Horses
Use caution with tea tree oil around horses – you might end up with a potion that’s too strong.
Get Your Horse Ready for Summer
Easy things to do for your horse to prepare for summer. And heat, and bugs, and long days.
Groom Your Horse After Exercise
Yes, you should groom your horse after exercise! It’s good for his coat and his muscles.
Take Your Horse to Schooling Shows
Teach your horse about horse shows by starting small at a schooling show. Practice grooming, braiding, warming up without the stress.
The Ultimate Horse Show Packing Checklist
Stay organized and pack quickly with this downloadable horse show packing list. Some items have more than one use.
How Often Should You Bathe Your Horse?
Sometimes, too much is the opposite of enough. Bathe your horse to remove dirt and grime, but keep his natural oils in place.
Your Horse Grooming Routine
Make a horse grooming routine – from checking vitals signs, to currying and brushing and tacking up. A routine keeps you organized.
Grooming Tips for Friesians and Baroque Horses
Tips for dealing with all of the mane, feather, and tails of Friesians and Baroque horses.
Grooming the Sensitive Horse
Ticklish or just plain sensitive? No matter, here are some tips for the touch horse during grooming.
Remove Manure Stains from Your Horse
First things first – start yelling into the void, then you can work on removing stains.
Does Your Horse Stand for the Farrier?
No wiggling, or biting allowed – your horse must stand for the farrier. It’s your job to train it.
Desensitize Your Horse for Safer Handling
Nobody wants to be trampled by a rude or frightened horse. Work on building confidence by desensitizing.
When it’s Too Cold To Ride
When it’s too cold to ride, get creative. Your horse needs interaction, and there are lots of toys available, too.
Mark Your Horse for a Trip or Emergency
You may need to mark your horse for a long trip or an emergency. Lots of ways to do that.
Help the Horse That Avoids the Bridle
Train your horse to lower his head for the bridle. And rule out any oucy stuff.