grooming

How To Help Your Horse Shed Faster

It's shedding season! Your horse's hair is everywhere.
April 9, 2024
With longer days here, your horse is likely shedding out their winter coat. The sunlight encourages them to shed. For horse owners, it means being covered in hair every time you go to the barn. It’ll be all over your sweater, pants, saddle pad, cinch, everywhere you can imagine. If you’d like to speed up...

How To Give Your Horse A Winter "Bath"

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December 28, 2023
Between mud and dust, your horse’s hair can get really dirty looking in the winter. Unfortunately, most folks don’t have a heated barn or even warm water. Giving your horse a bath would be cold and uncomfortable for them. Plus, their hair would take forever to dry! There is a way to get them clean...

7 Tail Bags For A Cowgirl's Horse

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November 21, 2023
When the weather gets wet and cold, you’ll want to bag up your horse’s tail. Your horse’s hair will be protected from getting dragged and stomped in the mud with a tail bag. Since they won’t be swatting flies anytime soon, you don’t have to worry about keeping it down. There are so many fun...

How To Properly Walk Around A Horse

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November 10, 2023
In the beginning, most riders are taught the basics of horse handling. This usually includes how to properly walk around their horse. It’s important you remember that any horse can spook and kick out. No matter what your level of experience, you should ALWAYS handle your horse in a safe and careful matter. The Basics...

5 Incredible Horse Bathing Essentials

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July 14, 2023
Most riders frequently bathe their horse in the summer. Bathing them removes sweat, dirt, and grime! It also cools them down and leaves their coat shiny. There are a few essentials that can make this task much easier. These favorite items are a must have for any wash stall! Bathing Essentials This curry mitt has...

The Best Natural DIY Fly & Tick Spray

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July 11, 2023
It’s that time of year! The flies and ticks are unreal. Without protection, they’ll swarm your horse and bite them all day. These blood-thirsty insects are a real bother! You can buy fly sprays at your tack store, though they can get expensive, or you can make your own. This particular DIY option is natural...

8 Simple & Convenient Barn Hacks

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June 27, 2023
Most horse riders jump at the chance to make their barn life simpler. It’s even better when they can save a few dollars in the process. There are many hacks that will cut expenses and save you time. Don’t sleep on these ideas! Barn Hacks Diapers, tennis balls, dry sheets- these items and the others...

15 Must-Have Items For Your Wash Stall

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May 23, 2023
A wash stall is a specifically-designed space for grooming and bathing your horse. Some barns have indoor ones, while others have them outside. They’re a very handy amenity to have! A properly designed one with the right supplies can make cleaning your horse a breeze. These recommendations will set you up for success. Must-Have Wash...

Spring Horse Grooming Hacks

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April 21, 2023
Spring is in full force at the barn! The weather is warmer, flies are starting to appear, and your horse is shedding like crazy. How is your horse adjusting to these seasonal changes? Some may be itchy, while others have a tangled tail from swatting at flies. With these useful hacks, you can make grooming...
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