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Great Horse Grooming Tips
Make your horse look like a million-dollar show horse, even if he’s not,with these great grooming tips. The popular saying, “you never get a second chance to make a good first impression,” is very true when it comes to showing your horse. Whether ... Read the full article

Blanketing Your Horse
If you have body clipped your horse, keep in mind that you have removed his only protection against cold temperatures, wind and rain. He needs his winter coat, or something in place of it, to protect him from harsh winter elements. You must be prepared to blanket your horse on a regular basis if he is clipped. A good rule of thumb is to use 55 degrees Fahrenheit as your “blanket” temperature. Day or night, if the temperature is below 55 degrees, then your horse should be blanketed. If temperatures regularly drop below freezing, then you should also provide a hood and possibly a second blanket. And if it is raining, then keep your body clipped horse indoors or in a sheltered area. ... Read the full article

Simple Grooming Advice to Help Horse Owners Combat Winter Grime
Nearly every horse owner can imagine that moment of despair when they bring their horse in from the pasture -- he’s got mud caked from head-to-hoof, his tail is a knotted, wet mess and it’s far too chilly for a bath. Keeping horses’ coats clean in the winter can be a daunting task for even the most expert groom. W.F. Young, Inc., the makers of Absorbine(R) products, offers horse owners advice for maintaining a healthy, sleek coat when a bath is not possible. ... Read the full article

Grooming Tip for Achieving the Premium Show Coat
Did you know that the Durvet-Kensington Premium Protective Fly Sheet can give your horse a natural show coat without using any harmful chemicals on a day to day basis and prevents your horses coat from fading in day to day turn out conditions? ... Read the full article

Succeed/USDF FEI-Level Trainers' Conference Clip on DressageTrainingOnline.com
January 30, 2008 (Lexington, KY) - United States Dressage Federation (USDF) announced today that a 15 minute clip from the trainers’ conference with Jan Brink is available for viewing on www.dressagetrainingonline.com Anyone interested in viewing ... Read the full article

Ontario Arabian Breeder Wins Horse Grooming Package
Equine.com’s ‘ 10-a-Day Everyday Giveaway’ reaches shores of Lake Huron (TIVERTON, Ontario) December 15, 2006: On her family’s 79-acre spread overlooking the eastern shore of Lake Huron, Patricia Gras has lots of experience caring for horses in ... Read the full article

Use the “Scrub” to Stop the “Rub”
Use the “Scrub” to stop the “Rub” for a fuller mane and tail with Big & Sexy Tail Scrub by Aloe Advantage. This highly exfoliating and moisturizing sea salt “scrub” with essential oils gently lifts dry and dead skin cells from the crest of the horse’ ... Read the full article

ShowSheen® Stable Size
Absorbine® ShowSheen® Hair Polish & Detangler is now available in an environmentally-friendly 2-1/2 gallon container made from recycled materials. This “bag-in-a-box” is ideal for show barns, boarding facilities, and large farms. The convenient spigot makes it easy to refill up to 10 ShowSheen quart bottles with no spills or waste. ShowSheen produces the finest show ring shine and can save hours of grooming time. It is preferred by grooms and stable masters around the world. ... Read the full article

Saving Face: Dive Into Your Grooming Regiment Face First!
When it comes to grooming, many horse owners seem to start at the top of the neck and work their way toward the horse’s tail. For one reason or another, they just give the face a couple of quick passes with a brush, or neglect the horse’s face altoge ... Read the full article

Equine.com Continues Ten-a-Day Giveaway
(PHOENIX) November 2, 2006: Equine.com knows winter is on the way and that maintaining a horse’s winter coat can be a challenge. To help keep your horse looking its best during the winter months, Equine.com has come up with another great Monthly Gran ... Read the full article

Clean but Still Coarse?
You just bathed your horse, yet his coat still feels coarse and looks dull. That’s because your grooming products aren’t removing the mineral buildup on his hair. We’ve all experienced the difference between taking a shower or bath in soft water a ... Read the full article

Take the Zap out of Winter Static Electricity
With the dry, winter weather comes an invisible evil known as static electricity. How many times have you intended to give your horse an affectionate pat, and, Zap! You shock him. Your horse reels back and glares at you with that “How could you be so ... Read the full article

Professional Care of the Racehorse: A Guide to Grooming, Feeding, and Handling the Equine Athlete (Revised Edition)
LEXINGTON, KY - January 10, 2006 - Professional Care of the Racehorse: A Guide to Grooming, Feeding, and Handling the Equine Athlete (Revised Edition) is a comprehensive manual providing instructions on all aspects of racehorse care. Taking care of a ... Read the full article

Horse Matching-The Fire Horse (Part 2 of 5)
In the Traditional Chinese Medicine thought pattern, five elements—Water, Fire, Wood, Metal and Earth—describe each mammal’s personality and even impact body function. How do these types apply to horses? Your horse’s personality, health and disposition point to his type. Knowing your horse’s constitutional type can help you choose the proper diet and know how to treat him for optimum training results. ... Read the full article

Julie Goodnight Tip of the Month
PONCHA SPRINGS, Colo. November 15, 2007— Riding for Fitness It’s not just about having fun or gaining new skills, riding is a great form of exercise, too! For beginner and intermediate riders, the sport offers both aerobic and strength buildin ... Read the full article

Foxtails Could Be Source of Pet's Illness
Veterinarians Urge Owner Vigilance SACRAMENTO, Calif., July 12 /PRNewswire/ -- The hot summer sun has turned California's tall grass fields into danger zones for pets. While the dried straw countryside looks like the perfect playground, anyone wh ... Read the full article

eZall Asks Horse Owners – What is Your Green Resolution for the Coming Year?
Recognizing Earth Day is a great first step to being more conscience about your impact on the world around you, but on this Green Wednesday (the day after Earth Day), experts agree that for sustained impact “going green” needs to become a way of life. You can start by creating a list of “green resolutions” for the coming year. ... Read the full article

Spring Break Riding Camp Offered at Pine Ridge Equestrian Center in April
Daily Sessions Feature 5 Hours at West Milford Stable Including Riding Lessons, Grooming, Games & Fun West Milford, NJ – March 4, 2008– Pine Ridge Equestrian Center (40 Stephens Road, West Milford, NJ – 973-728-0163) will offer riding camp during ... Read the full article

Mini Camp Offered at Pine Ridge Equestrian Center
Daily Sessions Feature Farm Riding Lessons, Grooming, Games & Fun West Milford, NJ – October 3, 2007 – Pine Ridge Equestrian Center (40 Stephens Road, West Milford, NJ – 973-728-0163) will run its first-ever “Mini Camp” sessions beginning Novembe ... Read the full article

Mountain Horse Fusion Winter High Rider & Zip Paddock
New From Mountain Horse and Available Through English Riding Supply The newest Mountain Horse winter tall boot is a fusion of natural leather and the highest technological advancements in performance materials. The genuine leather foot parts are w ... Read the full article