Do you clip your horse? Since I compete, I body clip my horse(s) at least once a year. I do try to keep up on clipping their bridle paths and whiskers in-between, but during the off season I tend to let them grow.
Clipping can help make your horse look show-ready, and it can also help horses with Cushings disease that have a hard time shedding their coats, or it can help rid of winter coats in one session – a convenient and useful way to clean your horse up in one afternoon session.
Because I body clip my horses regularly, I have had experience with several types of clippers. Here are a few types I have used, and why I like them (or not). Continue reading “Horse Clippers- One Equestrian’s Experience”
Many people nowadays have more than one job. Having a side hustle is a lucrative way to earn more money which can be used to pad savings, pay off debt, or help fund your horse habit 🙂 There are many people that make a good living doing photography. This can be anything from family photos to senior portraits, events, birthdays, pets, horses, and horse competitions. 
Jumping is one of the most fun things you can do on horseback. Many riders jump for fun but you can also compete in jumping events too. Many hunter/jumpers are incredible to watch, especially at shows and in the Olympics! 
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 chestnut horse continually rubs his mane. I used MTG oil originally to help it grow back and was impressed by the results. It also helped him to stop itching because this oil has anti-fungal properties.
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.
Sometimes the mention of a canter (or lope) can send riders into a state of panic. Some horses don’t make cantering much fun- they might have huge, bouncy strides that make it hard to sit. Nevertheless, there are some things you can do as a rider that can help you sit the canter and enjoy the ride.
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