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Grooming the Mane
Some people spend a lot of time and money bathing and conditioning the manes on their horses. Does that really help? Fact number one: Everybody wants to ride a good-looking horse. One of the most attractive features on any horse is a long, flowing ... Read the full article

Dirtiest Horses in America Selected as Winners of the Miracle Groom® “Dirty Horse Challenge”
A picture is worth a thousand words, as the old saying goes. Photographs entered into the Miracle Groom “Dirty Horse Challenge” proved that adage. “Before” and “After” pictures of some of the dirtiest – and then cleanest - horses ever seen were sub ... 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

Introducing New Power Packed eZall Total Body Wash Green
eZall has upped the ante with the new Total Body Wash Green featuring a powerful dirt-fighting formula and a fresh new scent. As simple and easy-to-use as the original formula, Total Body Wash Green is also plant based and readily biodegradable. T ... 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

Master Saddler Provides Fitting Advice During IEBA Expo
Patrick Keane, owner of Patrick Saddlery, will provide saddle fitting assessments during IEBA Expo to tack and saddlery dealer personnel. Paddy’s advice will assist dealers in understanding construction leading to the best saddle matches for customer satisfaction and for horse comfort and performance. ... 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

Humane Society of the United States Publishes Comprehensive Guide on Caring for Horses
The Humane Society of the United States Press has announced the release of The Humane Society of the United States Complete Guide to Horse Care, an educational resource for first-time and experienced horse owners. The book includes information on how to choose a horse; meeting a horse’s physical, emotional and nutritional needs; an overview of horse breeds and disciplines; and advice to help guide horse owners through good decision-making at all stages of a horse’s life. ... Read the full article

eZall Introduces New Green Product Formula and Packaging
eZall, the company who revolutionized grooming by introducing its groundbreaking “Spray On, Rinse Off” technology to the horse and livestock industries, has developed a new and improved formula with improved dirt-fighting power, a subtle green color ... Read the full article

Absorbine(R) Invites Horse Owners to Join Miracle Groom(R) Dirty Horse Challenge
Every horse owner has that day where they think their horse is the dirtiest horse in the world -- well, it’s time to prove it. W.F. Young, Inc., makers of Absorbine(R) products, is inviting horse owners to participate in the Miracle Groom(R) Dirty Horse Challenge. The contest will run from January 1, 2009 through February 28, 2009. Winners will be announced by the end of March and showcased on the Absorbine website. ... Read the full article

Absorbine(R) Invites Horse Owners to Join Miracle Groom(R) Dirty Horse Challenge
Every horse owner has that day where they think their horse is the dirtiest horse in the world -- well, it’s time to prove it. W.F. Young, Inc., makers of Absorbine(R) products, is inviting horse owners to participate in the Miracle Groom(R) Dirty Horse Challenge. The contest will run from January 1, 2009 through February 28, 2009. Winners will be announced by the end of March and showcased on the Absorbine website. ... 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

Absorbine’s(R) Miracle Groom(R) Dirty Horse Challenge Is Now Accepting Entries
W.F. Young, Inc., makers of Absorbine(R) products, is inviting horse owners to participate in the Miracle Groom(R) Dirty Horse Challenge. Running now through February, 28, 2009, the company is accepting contest entries via their website at www. absorbine.com. Winners will be announced by the end of March and showcased on the Absorbine website. ... Read the full article

COWBOY MAGIC® Unleashes Its Best-Kept Secret
For years, horse owners have praised the popular line of COWBOY MAGIC® quality grooming products and the original product, COWBOY MAGIC® DETANGLER & SHINE. The Anaheim, California-based company has gained a devoted following of loyal customers who sw ... Read the full article

AHP Makes Significant Changes to Student Mentoring Program
AHP Takes Necessary Strides to Increase Communication and Enable Future Success of the Student Mentoring Program. South Daytona, FL (October 25, 2006) – American Horse Publications (AHP) has revamped their Student Mentoring Program in an effort to ... Read the full article

Horse Emergency Rescue Information Needed
Dr. Rebecca and Dr. Tomas Gimenez are preparing a book on “TECHNICAL LARGE ANIMAL EMERGENCY RESCUE” for Blackwell Publishing, Oxford that is scheduled for 2007. This book will reflect the increasing demand for proper techniques and standardized proce ... Read the full article

Body Clipping Your Horse
It seems like the shorter the days get, the longer a horse’s hair gets. And as all horse owners know, this poses some unique challenges. We still want to ride and keep our horses exercised, but a thick, winter coat makes caring for them more difficult. After exercise, they need to be thoroughly cleaned, but if we bathe them, it takes an eternity for them to dry, and they run the risk of getting chilled. ... 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

Bravo for "Bare Facts"
Horse owners and trainers around the world are discovering there is a sound option to ride without metal shoes and still have their horses perform in any discipline with success and soundness. “All too little attention has been made to the natura ... Read the full article

Argentina's Jorge Zamudio Has Biggest Win of Career Taking WEF Challenge II
Argentina's Jorge Zamudio on Phelox had the biggest win of his career when he captured the WEF Challenge II at the FTI Winter Equestrian Festival at the Palm Beach International Equestrian Center Thursday. ... Read the full article