Looking 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…
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Getting 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…
ReadA summer grooming routine built around flies, heat and skin
Short answer: no wash or spray makes flies disappear. But a citronella-and-tea-tree wash, paired with proper rugging, smart timing and a detangled…
ReadHow to Wash a Horse: A Step-by-Step Guide
Washing a horse well comes down to order and restraint more than effort: use lukewarm water, work from body to mane and…
ReadA Winter Care Guide for Coat, Mane and Tail
Winter grooming isn’t really about washing more, it’s about washing less and conditioning smarter: keep the body coat clean with brushing instead…
ReadHow to Whiten a Stained Grey or White Tail, Step by Step
A grey or white tail rarely needs harsh scrubbing — it needs the right sequence. Soak it thoroughly, work in a brightening…
ReadHow Often Should You Really Wash a Horse? A Grooming Rhythm That Works
Most horses need a lot less full bathing than owners assume. Every three to six weeks is plenty for many, with daily…
ReadPulling a Horse’s Mane the Right Way: A Step-by-Step Guide
Pulling a mane means taking hair out by the root, a little at a time, to thin and shorten it for a…
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