Grooming
For Girls Only: Tail Care for Mares
Mares have some specific tail-cleaning needs. Get pro-level advice here. By Patty Brumley for Horse & Rider magazine.
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How to Treat Horse Scratches
Relieve scratches, a horse skin problem, with gentle cleansing, thorough drying and lots of greasy ointment. From the editors of EQUUS magazine. -
Spring Shedding Tips
Want to help your horse shed his winter coat? Grooming expert Susan Harris offers advice about the best tools and techniques. -
How to Do a Mud Knot
Try this easy method for keeping your horse's tail out of the dirt using nothing more than his own hair. From the editors of EQUUS magazine. -
Clipping Tips to Protect, Calm Your Horse
Protect and calm your horse when you clip. By Sally Silverman for Dressage Today magazine. -
Video: See How to Braid a Tail Bun
Learn how to put your horse's tail up in a bun for wintertime. From the editors of Horse & Rider magazine. -
Horse Clipper Buying Basics
Do a little homework, take stock of your needs and you're bound to choose clippers that will keep your horse tidy for years to come. By Joanne Meszoly for EQUUS magazine. -
Trimming Tips for Banded Manes
Getting ready for show season? Try these tips for a tip-top mane trim. By Patty Brumley for Horse & Rider magazine. -
Video: Laurie Pitts' Grooming Tips
Make your horse gleam with former U.S. Equestrian Team groom Laurie Pitts' time-tested techniques. Video by Amy Katherine Dragoo for Practical Horseman magazine. -
Friesian Grooming Tips
Keep your Friesian horse looking beautiful at all times with these insightful grooming tips. By Sabine Schut-Kery for Dressage Today magazine.
