Horse brushes are the ultimate grooming tools and are a necessity for any horse owner/rider. A good grooming can do more for your horse’s coat than any supplement could. Grooming removes dirt, grime, mud, dandruff, and excess hair, allowing oils to rise to the surface and get distributed evenly over the horse’s coat.
How often do you clean your brushes? I used to never clean mine, but now make it a monthly habit. I have noticed my brushes are lasting longer and my horses are cleaner, because let’s face it, dirty brushes don’t make for clean horses! Continue reading “How and Why to Clean Your Horse Brushes”
Hydration is a key component to your horse’s health. We as humans along with most other living things need to keep hydrated. Dehydration can cause significant health problems, and in extreme cases, death. As the seasons change, the temperature AND the weather affects your horse. 
Ah, the sign of a good roll or a good rest – green stains and spots on your horse! Horses love to roll in the dirt or grass and sometimes they will lie down at night, which can lead to manure or urine stains. 
Have you noticed anything funky with your horse’s skin? 
Coconut oil provided many benefits for humans, but did you know it is good for horses too? Coconut oil for horses has both internal and external benefits just like it does for humans. It is easy to find, easy to purchase, is relatively inexpensive (compared to many other horse feeds/supplements) and can be a fantastic addition to your horses feed or used as a topical applicant.
My two horses belong to the short tail club. They both have beautiful tails but they don’t seem to grow past their fetlocks. Does your horse have a thin or short mane and/or tail? I have tried a few things over the years and have successfully increased the length and thickness of my horse’s manes and tails.