Clipping is not necessary if your horse is idle during the winter, but can prevent chill and decrease drying time for the ridden horse.
Grooming
The holiday glitz and glamour continues in the 2nd instalment of our Shopping Guide where we look at apparel, accessories, grooming and more!
Super smart tips for money- and time-saving ideas around the barn, tack room and grooming kit that every horse owner should know.
Beauty products that can go straight from shower to stable, Mane ‘N Tail Shampoo and Conditioner are true horse-to-human crossovers.
Liv Gude of proequinegrooms.com offers tips for creating a stunning show coat for horses that will have people reaching for their sunglasses.
All too often horses are provided little prior exposure to clipping, are expected to stand quietly for a two-hour body clip, and are punished if they fail.
Grooming a horse well is about far more than just elbow grease; it reveals a lot about the overall professionalism of the barn.
Three of Canada’s top saddle fitters share the three saddle fitting concerns they confront most frequently and possible solutions for them.
Professional show horse groom Denielle Gallagher-LeGriffon shares her grooming routine, with handy tips and tricks to make your horse look his best.
For horses that will be competing year-round and need to be in ring-ready condition at all times, full body clipping is a necessity.