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Tack Cleaning Tips

Emily Fought — Mon, 28 Nov 2022 15:38:38 +0000

Chores, chores, chores… I know you probably don’t want more of them, but tack cleaning is an essential part of being a rider! Brittle bridles and reins can be dangerous, while dirty girths and saddle pads can be uncomfortable for your horse. If you get in the habit of cleaning your tack on a regular...

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5 Farrier Tools Every Barn Should Have

Brittany Madonia — Mon, 28 Nov 2022 15:36:29 +0000

There is no shortage of tools needed around the barn, but did you know that there are five farrier tools every barn should have as well? I learned this by experience on more than one occasion. It didn’t matter if the horses I worked with were shod or barefoot, at some point I would run...

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Tips & Tricks for Spring Shedding

Emily Fought — Thu, 08 Apr 2021 18:55:46 +0000

With spring and warmer weather here, your horse will start shedding out their winter fur. Get ready for lots of hair everywhere! Their thick winter coat will come out in chunks, but leave them looking sleek and slick in their summer body. You can make the process a whole easier with some handy tricks and...

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10 Cool Facts About a Horse’s Hair Coat

Casie Bazay — Wed, 30 Dec 2020 15:34:53 +0000

Horses are covered in hair—it’s a fact we probably don’t think much about unless we’re in the midst of shedding season or if they happen to be covered in mud before a ride (ugh!). But the horse’s hair coat is truly a work of wonder. Here are 10 facts you may or may not be...

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Grooming Tips for Fuzzy Horses

Emily Fought — Tue, 20 Oct 2020 15:04:24 +0000

In many areas, the horses are already starting to get fuzzy! With winter quickly approaching, their thick coat is gearing up for the cold temperatures. Each season presents its own grooming challenges. Specifically, your horse’s winter coat is likely to trap dirt, sweat and stains more easily. Fear not! These grooming tips will help you...

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Dealing with Sarcoids

Casie Bazay — Thu, 23 Jul 2020 11:58:53 +0000

You’re grooming your horse before an evening ride when you spot it: an ugly, wart-like growth on your horse’s leg. How did it get there and more importantly, how can you get it to go away? These wart-like growths are known as sarcoids, and they are a common equine skin disorder often appearing in young...

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Back to Basics

Andrea Wise — Tue, 14 Apr 2020 19:12:13 +0000

Like everyone else around the world, I can say that this last month has been, for lack of a better word, tough. Being isolated from extended family, having to homeschool two little kids, Zach working from home and not having much “me” time have been a few of the major blows. The cancellation of my...

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Grooming Hacks for Spring and Summer

Casie Bazay — Thu, 19 Mar 2020 14:45:19 +0000

As most of us know, grooming is an essential part of horse care, and if you show, having a clean, shiny horse is even more important. Warmer weather is coming and now that the daylight hours are growing longer, many of us are ready for some quality time in the saddle, whether it be a...

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It’s Shedding Season! What Tools Are You Using?

Erin Gouveia — Wed, 19 Feb 2020 16:31:49 +0000

Our winter is far from over but the days are getting longer which has me dreaming of warmer temperatures and morning rides out on the trail. Longer days also mean my horses are starting to shed. I don’t clip my horses simply because, in a harsh climate like ours, I believe their natural coat is...

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What’s In Your Grooming Box?

Andrea Wise — Tue, 11 Feb 2020 20:09:06 +0000

I am a planner and therefore I am already thinking about what I need to make sure is packed in the show trunk and grooming box. You can’t be Hamster’s manager without being prepared at all times, right?! 🙂 My trunk and grooming box are organized into two different parts. One part is for horse...

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