Vacuums Get Right To The Skin
…replace your entire grooming box. While some manufacturers might lead you to believe the vacuum will become the centerpiece of your tools, we disagree. We believe a vacuum is best…
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Sprucing Up the Place
…such as labeled grooming totes, to help keep them in one location. Shelving units can add additional storage space for your tack and equipment. As you reorganize, take inventory of…
Managing the Changing Needs of Older Horses
…appreciated Convoy’s competitive prowess, and he taught me a lot. Mostly, I learned that aged horses require more attentive routine care than younger horses. Despite daily grooming, Convoy was prone…
You Can Give A “Quick Bath”
…them and decided we need them. That said, we caution that most grooming wipes are no more intended to be used as a replacement for a curry and brush than…
Stand for Fly Spray
…routines will enhance the overall grooming experience, create a healthier horse and enable you to bond with your equine partner. Teaching a horse to stand for fly spray gives us…
Spring Clean Up for Your Horse
…champion trainer Lynn Palm demonstrates her gentle clipping technique. She introduces the clipper slowly. “Every time we work with our horses?and that includes grooming?clippers are always a part of it…
Spring Shedding Tips
…coat. While effective, shedding blades need to be used with extreme caution. ?You can tear a horse’s skin if you get overly enthusiastic,? says Susan Harris, author of Grooming to…
Shed Out Your Horse’s Winter Coat Tips
…programs, most of which include basic grooming as part of the instruction. A good currycomb, usually made of rubber or plastic, is essential, though if you want to get fancy,…
Correct Way = Safe Way
…horse, even if it’s just from his stall to the grooming area, put a halter on him and use a lead shank. If you just hold on to the halter…
TLC for the Senior Horse: 8 Essential Steps
…retirees don’t need a full grooming every day. “Many retired horses don’t like to be groomed—they associate grooming with work,” Dee says. “But a daily hands-on check is essential. Look…