With show season right around the corner, it’s time for a head-to-hoof makeover for your equine partner. Even if you just plan to hit the trails, you’ll enjoy brushing off the last of the winter hair and making your...
A thorough horse grooming routine has enormous value, but things can get a little rote. Along with spring cleaning, why not change things up and elevate your routine with some new grooming products.Equi-Clean Grooming Wipes
Quick and convenient for shows...
It's a natural fit for Mane ‘n Tail and DreamWorks Animation to team up for a collaboration to celebrate the Netflix original series Spirit Riding Free and its new season, Spirit Riding Free: Riding Academy. The Emmy® Award-winning series...
Style your pony’s mane for English with rubber band braids or western competition with mane banding.
Rubber Band Braids
Materials:
◆ Braiding rubber bands that match your horse’s mane (white was used here so they were easier to see)
◆ Metal pulling comb
◆...
There’s no need to tote everything but the kitchen sink to the show ring with you. Professional grooming expert Liv Gude’s horse show grooming kit full of their favorite ringside essentials will fit into a small bucket:Hoof pick...
You’ve put in countless hours of training and practice. Your horse is fit and ready. Now he needs to look like a star! Before we dive in to grooming, keep in mind that proper nutrition is the foundation for...
You’ve probably spent a ton of time coming up with the perfect color scheme so that all your barn gear matches and looks awesome on your pony. By knowing how to design your horse brushes, you’ll always know which...
There’s something undeniably appealing about a horse with a full, shiny mane and tail. But taking care of a mane and tail requires some extra work!A big part of what makes those thick manes and tails is genetics. Some...
Tying up your horse’s tail and keeping it wrapped or bagged is one way to prevent breakage and allow it to grow long. It does take away your horse’s natural defense against flies, so only do this if your...
Grooming provides benefits beyond cleaning your horse, including increasing blood flow to muscles and skin, and building a bond with your horse.
Grooming gloves, jelly scrubbers, and rub rags are useful additions to a grooming kit.
Cleaning and...
