Highly Effective Horse Grooming
…to replace whatever shine the soap may have taken away. 4.Handle manes and tails with care The crowning glory of any well-groomed horse is a thick, flowing tail and a…
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A Guide to Buying Horse Grooming Brushes
…and only for pulling manes. As for tails, “if you’re really concerned about preserving every tail hair, you won’t comb it at all,” says Harris. “You?ll pick the hairs free…
How to Tell if Your Horse is Fat
…a ridge along his back – 1 point 4. Tailhead a. His tailhead is surrounded by bulging fat – 5 points b. Fat can be felt around his tailhead, but…
Men`s Breeches ? Comfort Matters The Most
…We found the three most comfortable test breeches were the Ariat Men?s Pro Circuit Knee Patch breeches, the Tailored Sportsman Men?s TS, and the Ovation Men?s Ultra DX breeches. Although…
The Great Blanket Cover-up
…Tail-flap or cover: An additional flap of material that goes over the top of the horse’s tail for added protection. Belly band: Usually found on fly sheets, but sometimes found…
Learning the Ropes with John Lyons
…Tail If a horse gets a rope under his tail, he’s going to clamp that tail down over it, effectively jamming the rope where he actually does not want it…
Groom Your Horse for Good Health
…thick and bushy with frizzy split ends. Tails can be trimmed with pliers. Take a few hairs at a time and snap them off. This will keep the tail thick,…
First Postcard from 2002 Fair Hill
…should wrap up the screen rights. Center stage is 17-year-old Custom Made, better known to his fans as “Tailor” (custom made, tailor, get it?), the very same mahogany-coated horse who…
Recognize the Signs of Equine Neurological Disorders
…vet checks muscle tone by lifting the tail; a limp tail may be a sign of a spinal cord problem. When his anus is gently stimulated, it should pucker and…
Ask Horse Journal: 08/01
…had their tails chewed off. I have tried to put his tail up and keep it up, but he is always losing the tail bags and he loses a lot…