Curry CombsRubber Curry CombMade of rubber with textured nubs. Use in a circular motion
to loosen dirt, shedding hair and "scurf” from deep within your horse’s coat and bring it to the surface where it can be given the brushoff....
Q: My horse has always had sensitive skin, but this year the gnats seem to have really taken a toll on him. He has rubbed some of the hair off of his chest, neck and face, and he’s started...
When put on a restricted diet, overweight ponies have been shown to snack on stall bedding according to research from the Liverpool University Veterinary School in Great Britain.Wood shavings are often considered a safe alternative to straw for horses...
Your daily grooming routine will keep your horse looking good year-round. However, a little attention to detail and some tried-and-true grooming techniques go the extra mile to take him from drab to fab.
Everyday Maintenance
Grooming is more than just primping...
Farewell frigid temperatures, frozen water buckets, winter blankets, gray skies and brown pastures. Hello, spring! It's what we've all been waiting for. Here are 20 things to kick-start the riding season.For you:
1. Take advantage of spring sunshine and daylight...
As the days heat up and the lush spring grass dies down, many horse owners find themselves faced with a quandary—how to get their pastures in good shape to provide their horses with nutritious grass into the fall. Healthy...
According to a recent study at Michigan State University (MSU), air quality may be worse for stabled horses than previously thought. Approximately 17 percent of the general horse population in Michigan has inflammatory airway disease, which affects athletic performance....
Congratulations on becoming a horse owner! Now that you’ve completed your search for the perfect equine partner, you’ll need to get outfitted for horse ownership. If you enjoy shopping, you’ll be in your element because there’s plenty of tack,...
Just like selecting a house or apartment can impact your quality of life, so does the place you choose to call home for your new horse. Finding the right boarding barn makes all the difference in your equine partner’s...
Q: I own a four-year-old Palomino gelding. Where I board there is no grass. Is there anything I can give him to keep him busy so he doesn't eat bark and sand or develop vices?
A: Although the ideal...
