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!

**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.

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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

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**

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

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!

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