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January 08, 2023

Wet Weather Concerns for Horsemen

Got rain? Then, your horses are primed to get scratches (crud on heels). If not managed, they can become systemic infections. Moreover, a lot can be done to prevent them...

December 09, 2022

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Let's FEEL GREAT

Let’s take the horse' lead and help each other FEEL GREAT this season.

Lucky Braids offers tons of tips, tools and SAVINGS to help you and yours...

June 30, 2022

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How-to For Stain-Free & EASY to Groom Greys

People always ask me how I get Henry so sparkly white. Truth be told, there is no keeping this over sized piggy from his beloved mud, and I don’t have a magic trick… but I do have something close. I used to scrub Henry on almost a daily basis with purple shampoo, only to find him covered in stains that wouldn’t...

May 17, 2022

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Rich Strike's Soft Eye Tells His Groom's Story

Rich Strike's soft eye tells us he is accustomed to quality care. It tells me he can rest assured all his needs will be met. Now we have more evidence...

February 15, 2018

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True LOVE

True love is making horses comfortable in their skin. Here's how the feel is passed through generations of great grooms, as well as how you can save on prized grooming products for horses and dogs...

January 07, 2018

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HAY for WARMTH

Horses’ natural furnace is their digestive system. Designed to forage day and night, keeping hay in front of them is one way to keep horses WARM. Here are IMPORTANT factors regarding: choosing hay, its placement, watering, weight management, etc...

November 13, 2017

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Moving Horses' Blankets

Do you know a horse that gets defensive when you fuss with his blankets? He's had a bad experience. Never pull horses' clothes. It hurts!

To keep horses comfy and warm, fold blankets forward and LIFT to move them.

Here's more Blanketing Rules.