Shiny Happy Horses

February 15, 2018

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...

November 13, 2017

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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.

May 28, 2017

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All-In-One Shampoo

Keep it simple & SAVE.

Lucky Braids All-In-One Shampoo is basically all you'll need. Yes, ONE PRODUCT is more effective than many, many.
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June 02, 2015

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Clean Tough Old Urine, Manure & Clay Stains Off Horses & Ponies

Tough ‪#‎ urine‬, ‪#‎ manure‬ or ‪#‎ clay‬ ‪#‎ STAINS‬??? So often I see that deep yellow or red and feel so bad. Why? Because, I can tell they TRIED SO HARD. But, in my experience washing lots with conventional soaps and #horse #shampoos can drive stains deeper. As the hair is stripped and gets dried out, it is more porous and stains lock in. Add typical stain, shine and/or detangling products, and hair discolors even more. Of course, a dirty stall leaves the horse no choice. Nonetheless, that cycle of one perpetual pesky stin can be broken. I promise.

January 28, 2015

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Clinic Report: Learning to Connect

Chronicle of the Horse blogger Lily Foregger shares lessons from Ruthann's first in the Essentials of Sound Horsemanship Clinic Series...

January 14, 2015

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Maintaining Arena Footing

Heritage Farm's Gerardo Escalera shares best practices for maintaining arenas. Good footing is pivotal to keeping horses sound. Twenty years running one of the most successful show stables of all time has revealed some surprises...