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April 12, 2025

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WIHS Top Turnout Clinic with Ruthann


Washington International Horse Show 2023's Barn Night Winner was Great Escape Stables in Bowie, Maryland.  Their prize was a Top Turnout Clinic and Hands-on Braiding Workshops with me, Ruthann Smith.

Here's a look at the weekend of  learning and fun...




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March 26, 2025

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Dingy Yellow or Snowy White?

Are you going to be uphill, always fighting stains and skin problems?  Or are you going to lock into the Lucky Braids paradigm to keep it simple and sweet?  Think: Less products, expenses, applications... for healthy skin and hair.  
Here's how to get SNOWY WHITE tails, manes and coats that are EASY to maintain...
Photo: Quinn Saunders

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October 23, 2024

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June 06, 2024

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We're Back!

We're back! During our break from social media, we focused on some of our favorite things... excellence in horsemanship and animals comfy in their skin...

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May 30, 2024

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Leading Horses to Drink - YES, You Can!

In any weather, a horse getting dehydrated is a quick path to colic.  Now that it is hot, we need to be particularly proactive to help keep our charges healthy. Here are sound horse care routines and tips for adjusting to your horse's needs in the barnon the road and at horse shows...  

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August 09, 2023

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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

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March 23, 2023

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LEARN to Braid Like a Pro- SPRING SPECIAL

“Braiding is a small thing, but all those small things add up to big things.” -Michael R. Matz, 3-time Olympian & Kentucky Derby-Winning Trainer

Do you want to learn a streamline formula for laying down consistently gorgeous braids, made quickly and comfortably? I teach..

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