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August 09, 2023

COOLING HORSES QUICKLY and CONSERVING WATER

It's HOT, though there are quick and efficient ways to cool horses with little water at the barn or schooling area of shows. Here's how...

Cooling horses via juglar vein in barn and at ring

January 08, 2023

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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...

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...

October 26, 2014

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Bathing Alternatives

Cold backs and muscles make horses prone to soundness problems. Soap MUST be rinsed well, or skin irritations will ensue. So, without warm running water, bathing is not a wise option. YET, those competing or getting clipped need to be clean. There are two very viable options for bathing without wetting horses.