Horse show season is officially in full swing, and it’s time to look your best and feel your best so that you can perform your best! Grooming is something that should not just begin in earnest because you have a show coming up, though. As a matter of fact, good grooming habits will, over time, […]
Spring has officially arrived, and along with it comes shedding season. Dogs, particularly those who spend time outdoors, also are prone to skin-borne allergies and itchy hot spots during high allergy season. These irritations can add up quickly for any dog owner, so it’s best to stay on top of your daily grooming grind to […]
Groom after your horse exercises! Most of us diligently groom our horses before we tack up and ride. After a ride is a particularly nice time to do this, for several reasons! You horse might like a post exercise massage. Who wouldn’t? You will be able to notice any cuts or nicks on your horse’s […]
4 Myths about Shiny Horses! There’s an old saying in the horse show world – BLOOM. This is the look of a shiny, well fed, and happy horse with a sparkle in his eye. Part looks, part personality. But there are a lot of myths about shiny horses… which we will start to debunk right […]
Rain rot is a commonly used phrase to describe a flaky, scabby skin infection in horses. We sometimes call it a fungus, but it’s really a bacterial infection from the Dermatophilus Congolensis bacteria. We call it rain rot because it typically occurs on horses in areas that would be rained on – the face, the […]
