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Horses look beautiful with their glistening coats and flowing manes and tails. How do they get so shiney and spiffy?
The answer is simple. Lots of grooming and good care. Over the years you'll learn new tricks and timeless tips on just how to get that coat gleaming. Many products are available at local horse supply stores or catalogs. Some items are common household products that can transfer over to be used in horse care.
After a regular grooming with brushes, try using a used (but clean!)...
The answer is simple. Lots of grooming and good care. Over the years you'll learn new tricks and timeless tips on just how to get that coat gleaming. Many products are available at local horse supply stores or catalogs. Some items are common household products that can transfer over to be used in horse care.
After a regular grooming with brushes, try using a used (but clean!)...
If your pony or horse is like most, they love to eat. There are lots of treats that you can try besides the standard apples and carrots. Why not try a few and see if your horse like them?Popsicles - try different brands, different flavors, you can even make your own if you are adventerousPeppermints - candy canes, and hard candies are great-the larger the better so they can really crunch into something sweetWatermelon - just slice into big chunks..leave the rind , some love to chew on itIce...
Read more: 10 Quick and Easy Horse Treats (besides Carrots/Apples)
If you are a new horse owner, here are some basic horse grooming tips for you to start off on the right hoof.
Starting from behind the jaw and ears, work your way down the neck going with the hair growth. Follow this pattern over shoulders, back, ribs, belly, flank and rump. Work with a medium stiff brush that fits well in your hand (they come in all different sizes).
After finishing the body, return to shoulders and make your way down the front legs making sure to reach all areas, inside...
Starting from behind the jaw and ears, work your way down the neck going with the hair growth. Follow this pattern over shoulders, back, ribs, belly, flank and rump. Work with a medium stiff brush that fits well in your hand (they come in all different sizes).
After finishing the body, return to shoulders and make your way down the front legs making sure to reach all areas, inside...