How to “Spring Clean” Your Horse


Blog Post, Health & Fitness For Horses & Humans, Horsemanship, Shop / Wednesday, April 6th, 2022

Get Your Horse Ready for Warmer Weather

Shedding out! It’s that time of year!

I started shedding out Denver and Pirate this weekend. Denver, an American Saddlebred is a pretty typical customer when it comes to shedding, but his love of rolling in the mud adds a “special” dimension! But when it comes to Pirate, our Gypsy Vanner…well that’s a whole different story altogether.

 

Yesterday began Phase 1. After about an hour of getting the surface stuff off, I looked on the ground, and saw that I’d almost created another Gypsy Vanner!

The Pirate King

Time…not Temperature

When I first entered the horse world, and experienced “grooming throughout the seasons” I was amazed to learn that it’s time, not temperature that triggers shedding. That is, as daylight stretches further into evening hours, horse biology says “get rid of that winter coat!”

Horse shedding

And, boy do they ever!

There are some things that can speed up the shedding process, like keeping horses in work. Horses that exercise often shed out more quickly because of the additional blood flow to the skin.

First first things first…Good nutrition is the basis for a healthy coat.

Click on any photo to purchase!

Uckele Coco Soya
Uckele Coco Soya $23.95

  • Replacement for (refined) ordinary corn and vegetable oil
  • Reduces dust in feed
  • Increases feed palatability while reducing molasses
  • Improves hair coat gloss and feed utilization
  • Increases calories in the diet which are slowly metabolize

Tri-Amino Supplement

Uckele Tri Amino Supplement $48.05
Uckele Tri Amino Supplement $46.95

  • Contains essential amino acids
  • Lysine aids in bone health and immune function
  • Methionine is vital to hoof health and supports mane and coat density
  • Threonine aids in normal immune and digestive functions and supports muscle mass

Body & Mind

 

Hilton Herbs Vitex Plus Gold $53
Hilton Herbs Vitex Plus Gold $50.12
  • Endocrine Balance
  • Easy Shedding
  • Support Energy and Mood
Biotin Daily $57.22
Biotin Daily $56.27

  • High level of Biotin 320mg/lb 20mg/oz for maximum hoof quality
  • Yea Saccreg 1026 to help maintain a healthy intestinal tract
  • Flax seed meal added as a source of amino acids minerals and vitamins for nutritional support of hoof growth and development
  • Supports normal skin and coat condition
  • Easy to feed apple flavored pellets
Feed Your Horse Like a Horse: Optimize Your Horse's Nutrition for a Lifetime of Vibrant Health $69.95
Feed Your Horse Like a Horse: Optimize Your Horse’s Nutrition for a Lifetime of Vibrant Health $48.90

Nothing like a good old fashioned “Spa Day”

My tack box will NOT be without a pair of these!

 

Handson Gloves for Grooming $24.95
HandsOn Gloves for Grooming $24.99

  • HandsOn Gloves a True Revolution in Bathing, Grooming and Shedding.
  • Wet or Dry – an Actual Fitted Pair of Gloves with Scrubbing Nodules on Fingers and Palms.
  • Outstanding Shedder! And the hair does not stick to the gloves.
  • Better Massages and Stimulates Circulation and Distributes Natural Oils for a Healthy Skin and Coat.
  • Gently Clean Legs, Faces, Tight Body Contours and Your Hands and Fingernails Stay Clean.
  • FORGET ABOUT SHEDDING! –  Gloves easily remove loose pet hair and tangles so no fur goes flying.
  • ENHANCED FIVE FINGER DESIGN – Allows you to groom hard-to-reach places like face, legs or tail.
  • PETS LOVE GLOVE – Rubber tips provide gentle relaxing massage. 
  • DO IT WITH BOTH HANDS! – Cut your grooming sessions in half!

 

Grooming Tool
A favorite at our barn…$19.95

OR…

 

Electric Cleaner Co Rapid Groom Heavy-Duty Horse Vacuum $419.50
Electric Cleaner Co Rapid Groom Heavy-Duty Horse Vacuum $499.95

  • Powerful, two-speed, 120-volt, 9.5 amp turbine-motor for complete grooming
  • Provides maximum power – 100″ water lift vacuum for body hair, and 60″ waterlift for legs and sensitive areas
  • 18-gauge steel body
  • 30′ power cord
  • 3″ wheels
Wahl Professional Animal Figura Equine Horse Cordless Clipper Kit $181.10
Wahl Professional Animal Figura Equine Horse Cordless Clipper Kit $181.10

  • Perfect all-around horse clipper.
  • Quiet and virtually vibration-free.
  • Compact and lightweight.
  • And cordless!!!
Grooming kit for horses
Convenient bag with multiple outer pockets Adjustable carry strap and zippered lid Available in a variety of colors Comes with a stiff bristle brush and flex finishing brush Tail and mane brush, hoof pick, comb, and sweat scraper $48.99
Haas Diva Exklusiv Brush
Haas Diva Exklusiv Brush $26.70

  • Zipper closure
  • Wipe clean
  • Made with lambskin surrounded by a rim of horsehair for a perfect shiny look.
  • Black lacquered with a black leather hand strap.

Won’t be without this either!

ShowSheen $20.34
ShowSheen $20.34


  • Protecting your grooming job & keeping your horse cleaner longer
  • Can reduce grooming time by as much as 80%
  • Its conditioning action reduces static Fly always
Farnam Vetrolin White 'N Brite Deep-Cleaning Color-Brightening Shampoo
Farnam Vetrolin White ‘N Brite Deep-Cleaning Color-Brightening Shampoo $12.31

  • Brightens light-colored coats
  • Enhances highlights on dark-colored coats
  • Coconut oil derivatives moisturize and increase absorption of brightening agents
  • A great spot remover; easily removes even the worst yellow manure stains
  • Concentrated formula washes up to 16 horses
This book covers basic grooming, from clipping and bathing to wrapping and braiding $16.14
This book covers basic grooming, from clipping and bathing to wrapping and braiding $19.98

April Showers Brings…Rain Rot!

Shapley's Original M-T-G $16.11
Shapley’s Original M-T-G $16.11

  • Time-tested for both skin healing and hair growth
  • Treats a variety of skin conditions quickly and successfully
  • Creates a barrier against the elements while keeping skin conditioned
  • No need to wash off between applications
  • Made in the U.S.A.

Don’t Forget The Hoof Care!

Farnam Horseshoer's Secret Deep-Penetrating Hoof Conditioner $28.01
Farnam Horseshoer’s Secret Deep-Penetrating Hoof Conditioner $17.99

  • Absorbs Quickly To Condition Dry Hooves and Prevent Cracks, Splits and Contracted Heels
  • Exclusive Pine Tar Free Moisturizing Formula With Avocado Oil
  • Includes Glycerin To Attract Moisture and Mineral Oil To Hold Moisture In
  • Helps To Repair Damaged Hooves

 

 

The Essential Hoof Book: The Complete Modern Guide to Horse Feet - Anatomy, Care and Health, Disease Diagnosis and Treatment $27.16
The Essential Hoof Book: The Complete Modern Guide to Horse Feet – Anatomy, Care and Health, Disease Diagnosis and Treatment $27.40

 

Hope springs eternal!

A little prayer never hurt either!

Unbridled Faith: 100 Devotions from the Horse Farm $13.12
Unbridled Faith: 100 Devotions from the Horse Farm $11.57
Happy Spring!
 Happy Spring! Janet

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