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Detangle Those Dreadlocks
Put away your scissors. There’s a better way to remove a matted knot from your horse’s mane. It all starts innocently enough. A small burr or tiny twig lodges itself in your horse’s mane. Then the hair begins to twist and tangle aro ... 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

Leather Therapy Presents Saddle Pad & Blanket Wash and Rinse
To reduce the spread of skin problems from horse-to-horse, LEATHER THERAPY® Presents: SADDLE PAD & BLANKET WASH and RINSE The one-two punch cleaning and sanitizing team works on breathable, waterproofed fabrics while caring for synthetic & n ... 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

ComfortStall® Stable Supply Co. Proudly Launches Exclusive U.S. Distribution of OttoSport® Arena Foundation System
Wellington, FL - January 24, 2006- ComfortStall® Stable Supply Co. announced today that it has created a partnership with Mr. Werner Otto, founder and owner of OttoSport®, to be the main distributor for their successful Otto Sport® Arena Foundation S ... 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

The Ultimate Love Story
Joe Camp was depressed. Recent setbacks had left him in shock not knowing what he was to do with the rest of his life. Kathleen, his wife, knew about his love of horses and surprised him on his birthday with a six-hour trail ride. She was terrified through the entire experience because of a childhood mishap, but Joe never knew. Three weeks later she swallowed hard and encouraged his wish to acquire three horses of their very own. “Only if you really want to,” he said. “Only if you can love them as I do. Only if you’ll help.” Kathleen promised she would. She had no idea how deeply her fears ran. ... Read the full article

ThinLine Saddle Pads Introduces New Sheepskin Comfort Pad and Three Girths
Durham, NC— ThinLine Inc., makers of the famous ThinLine Saddle Pads®, has added several new items to its ever-expanding line of popular, horse-friendly products. The Sheepskin Comfort Pad® features the benefits of ThinLine® and sheepskin in one pad, ... Read the full article

Doug Williamson/Docs Soula Top NRCHA Derby Open Prelims
After the three preliminary phases of competition at the Paso Robles Event Center, last year’s Champions Docs Soula and Doug Williamson will lead the top 20 Open horses and riders to the NRCHA Open Derby finals on Sunday, June 22. ... Read the full article

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

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

A New, Innovative Body Protector for Young Riders
March 2009— Lami Cell introduces the Child’s Body Protector because it’s never too early to teach—or ensure—rider safety. The Child’s Body Protector features NPVC impact foam with zones of differing densities for more efficient shock absorption an ... Read the full article

USEF Forms Safety Task Force
The United States Equestrian Federation (USEF) has formed a Task Force to review current safety procedures at USEF competitions and to make recommendations to the USEF Safety Committee regarding possible changes to safety standards for licensed compe ... Read the full article

ComfortStall® Stable Supply, Co. Attends the USEF Grand Prix Freestyle Championships and U.S. League Finals to Support Dressage
Wellington, Fl - March 16, 2006 - Today ComfortStall® Stable Supply, Co. announced that it will be making a trip back to Wellington, Floriday on March 17 to 19, 2006, during the Zada Enterprises, LLC Dressage Classic, CDI 3* ,CDIY. Joy Koch, presi ... Read the full article

Goguen Is Pleasantly Surprised as Boulevard Deir Wins Green Conformation Championship at Winter Equestrian Festival
Wellington, FL – March 9, 2006 – The CN Wellington Finale, the final week of the Winter Equestrian Festival in Wellington, kicked off yesterday with the best hunter and jumper competition in the country. The professional hunter divisions began on Wed ... Read the full article

Eklin Medical Systems Installs Milestone Equine Digital Radiography System
Millbrook Equine Veterinary Clinic Receives One Hundredth RapidStudy EDR3 SUNNYSIDE, Calif., Feb. 21 /PRNewswire/ -- Eklin Medical Systems, Inc., a pioneer and leader in digital radiography (DR) and image management for the veterinary care market, ... Read the full article

HORSE STUCK IN MUD IN THE WASH
London, 5 April/GNN/ -- MARITIME AND COASTGUARD AGENCY News Release (No:094/05) issued by the Government News Network on 5 April 2005 Yarmouth Coastguard were called today to rescue a horse and rider stuck in the mud nearly half a mile offshore at ... Read the full article

Summer Time, but the Living Ain't Easy...
Lucerne, Switzerland –June 1, 2006 - There's no escaping the anxiety ahead of tomorrow's Samsung Super League with FEI clash in Lucerne, Switzerland. Bad ground, a forecast for more heavy rain and a day of discomfort and drama have all combined to l ... Read the full article

Goguen Is Pleasantly Surprised as Boulevard Deir Wins Green Conformation Championship at Winter Equestrian Festival
Wellington, FL – March 9, 2006 – The CN Wellington Finale, the final week of the Winter Equestrian Festival in Wellington, kicked off yesterday with the best hunter and jumper competition in the country. The professional hunter divisions began on Wed ... Read the full article

ReactorPanel Saddle Company Introduces the 'Encore' Dressage Saddle
August 10, 2006 -- Oakland, California. The ReactorPanel Saddle Company today announced the release of the Encore dressage saddle. The Encore rounds out a product line that includes six dressage models and a total of 15 English saddle designs suited ... Read the full article