Lesley
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How To Trim a Horse’s Forelock (Don’t Make Common Mistakes)
Trimming the forelock is an important part of keeping your horse’s mane neat and healthy. But, what is the right way to do so? Horse owners and riders offer the following tips on how to trim a horse’s forelock: Even though the forelock can grow back like the rest of the mane, knowing how to…
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Cactus Cloth For Horses: Why is it Used for Grooming?
At every horse store, you will find a section dedicated to horse grooming items. There is usually an array of special tools and sprays, combs, and brushes. They are all designed to help you keep your horse’s coat clean and shiny. However, one item you might not be familiar with is cactus cloth for horses.…
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Pulled Mane vs Cut Mane: Which Is Better?
Some breeds of horses are blessed with a luxuriously long and thick mane. It might even be naturally wavy! But maintaining this mane is much harder than a horse who has a naturally thin and short mane. This is where the techniques of pulling or cutting the mane come in. Choosing between a pulled mane…
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Overo Lethal White Syndrome & Color-Related Disorders
To the average layperson, the importance of horse color genetics is often a baffling mystery. Does it really matter if a horse is bay, black, or chestnut? You don’t, after all, ride the color! Or to paraphrase yet another saying – a good horse is never a bad color. So why is there such an…
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Treats For Horses – The Good, The Bad and the Dangerous
We all love the taste of a little treat; whether that be chocolate, candy, or a packet of chips. Horses are the same, and love eating treats too! But what things can you feed as treats for horses? And are treats just a tasty morsel, or can they be used in training or to help…
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Miniature Horses Versus Ponies? Differences And Similarities
There is nothing cuter than a little pony, with bright eyes peeping out from underneath a giant fluffy forelock. There is just something about these pint-size equines that unites horse lovers across the world in awe. But in a comparison between miniature horses versus ponies, what sets them apart? Miniature horses and ponies are both…
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How To Get Mold Off Horse Tack – 8 Simple Steps
We are all familiar with making sure we check our food for mold before we eat it. Things like bread, if stored incorrectly or for a long time, can very easily go white and fuzzy! But do you make sure things like your horse tack and equipment are protected from mold and do you get…
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Becoming a Saddle Maker – 5 Steps to Succeed
Saddles are a vital part of every equestrian’s tack room. Without them, we would all be riding bareback! Making saddles, and other leather pieces of tack like bridles or halters, is a highly skilled craft. Becoming a saddle maker often involves many years of experience, and many hours of work put into making each piece.…
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Horse Color Genetics Explained In Simple Terms
Equus ferus caballus, AKA the domestic horse, comes in many coat colors and coat patterns, but have you ever wondered just how these colors, and coat patterns, happen? If so, welcome to the fascinating world of horse color genetics! Like most things, or actually, everything when it comes to living organisms, horse color comes down…
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How Much Does it Cost to Lease a Horse? 9 Main Expenses
There is a joke that is common in the equine industry: How do you make one million in the horse business? Start with two million! It is no secret buying a horse can be expensive. But how much does it cost to lease a horse? Generally, the annual cost to lease a horse will be…