Removing Bot Eggs From a Horse, Step by Step
The quickest, safest way to clear bot eggs is with a purpose-made bot knife or a grooming stone, drawn against the direction…
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Washing & Drying Feathered Legs the Right Way
Wash feathered legs in sections with lukewarm water and a shampoo that rinses out completely, working the lather right down to the…
ReadHow to Soften a Coarse, Dry or Wiry Horse’s Tail
Genetics set a tail's texture, and no product changes that. What you can change is condition — how coarse, dry hair feels…
ReadGetting a Horse’s Coat to Shine for the Show Ring: A Step-by-Step Routine
You don't buy a genuine show-ring shine on the morning of the class. It's built from the inside out, starting with sound…
ReadProtecting Tail Length: The Real Guide to Minimising Breakage
Short answer: you protect tail length far more than you grow it. Keep the hair slippery with a leave-in conditioner so strands…
ReadBuilding a Sport Horse Grooming Kit: Where the Wet Goods Actually Fit
A solid sport horse grooming kit really splits into two halves: dry tools that handle the daily lifting — curry comb, brushes,…
ReadLooking After a Horse’s Coat and Skin After Clipping
Freshly clipped skin loses its natural oil layer and insulation in one stroke, which is exactly why it often looks dull, feels…
ReadGetting Your Horse Through the Spring Moult and Shedding the Winter Coat
Grooming can't speed up the biology behind shedding, but it can strip out loosened winter hair far faster than a horse would…
ReadHow to Wash White Socks and Legs So Yellow Stays Away
Pale leg hair has no pigment to shield it, so urine, mud and grass stains grab hold faster than they do anywhere…
ReadA Practical Guide to Keeping a Grey Horse Clean and Bright Between Shows
Keeping a grey clean between shows is a matter of routine, not miracles. Pick stabling and rugging that head off staining before…
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