The 4 Best Fly Masks for Horses
In the hot, summer-rainfall climate where I run my stableyard, flies are a continual pest. With the yard being on the same property as a working dairy farm, our problem is worse than most; the pesky critters absolutely thrive in these conditions. But over the years...
The 4 Best Fly Masks for Horses
In the hot, summer-rainfall climate where I run my stableyard, flies are a continual pest. With the yard being on the same property as a working dairy farm, our problem is worse than most; the pesky critters absolutely thrive in these conditions. But over the years...
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How to Treat and Prevent Saddle Sores from Horseback Riding
Long summer days, long trails, long hours in the saddle... it all sounds like utter bliss. But especially for those riders who don't get to mount up often and aren't fully fit, or riders who spend many hours riding every day, saddle sores can quickly ruin your...
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Bloated Horse (Excessive Gas) – Symptoms, Prevention and Probiotics
Bloating is a disorder of the digestive system, usually related to colic. A bloated horse's stomach or intestines are too full – usually of gas – which causes them to distend. The problem is painful and usually a symptom of deeper issues with the digestive system, and...
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“My Horse Keeps Losing Shoes!” – Top 5 Reasons for Lost Shoes
We've all been there: usually the morning before a show or clinic, or perhaps directly after the farrier has been, your horse comes in with three feet neatly trimmed with metal and one bare hoof. Somehow, he's managed to throw his shoe in the field. It's a frustrating...
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How Much Hay Should a Horse Eat Per Day?
We all know that horses eat hay, but for the horse owner, it's not that simple. This aspect of horse management is utterly integral to the horse's mental and physical well-being. It's essential to feed hay in the correct amounts and using the correct methods. Receive...
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Sweet Itch in Horses and the 5 Best Treatment Options
Sweet itch is the frustration of horse owners the world over. Occurring everywhere from Canada to Australia to Africa, this particularly persistent skin problem can make your horse absolutely miserable. The constant itching is enough to drive many horses to rub...
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The Best Equine First-Aid Kits
After examining 6 of the best equine first-aid emergency kits and pitting them against each other and with over 24 hours of comparisons, we've concluded that the best Equine emergency kit that has the components for most emergencies and comes at a great price is the...
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The Best Equestrian Men’s Western Boots
When it comes to having a great ride every cowboy needs a great pair of western boots. We had a team of 15 Equestrian Men test 7 pairs of cutting-edge Men's Western Boots. After over 50 hours of lunging, trudging thru mud, riding, and running thru the pastor we've...
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The Best Equestrian Light-Weight Helmets
After testing out 6 high-quality, lightweight and low-profile riding helmets for 24 days, we’ve concluded that the Best Equestrian Light-Weight Helmet is the Troxel Intrepid Helmet. The light-weight design allows for a high-quality venting system and gives you the...
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The Best Equestrian Women’s Paddock Boots
After over 30 hours of lunging, running, and riding, in 5 pairs of high-quality women’s Paddock Boots, for our champion we’ve selected the Horze Sporty Rugged Paddock Boots as the best Equestrian Women’s Paddock Boots. Stylish, durable, and versatile, these boots are...
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The Best Equestrian Women’s Tall English Boots
After over 40 hours of riding, running, and sloshing through mud, in 6 pairs of excellent women's tall English boots in all types of weather, for our champion we've selected the Horze Camden Tall Boots as the best Equestrian Women's Tall English Boots. Stylish,...
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The Best Equestrian Leather Lined Helmets
After testing out 4 beautifully crafted leather lined riding helmets over a period of 28 days, we’ve concluded that the Best Equestrian Leather Lined Helmet is the Troxel Cheyenne Western Helmet. The excellently designed leather lining gives this helmet a classy...
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The Best Equestrian Western Hat Helmets
After testing 5 of the greatest western hat inspired riding helmets over the course of 1 month for durability and design, we've concluded that the best western hat helmet is the Resistol Ride Safe Western Hat Helmet. Durable, stylish, and comfortable, the Resistol...
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The Uses of 6 Common Types of Bridles and Where to Buy Them
I always find it entertaining to watch the look on new riders' faces the first time they walk into a tack shop. Their inner horse-crazy kid always seems to win out at first; as they stare at the incredible variety of horsey equipment, their jaw drops, and their eyes...
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The Best English Dressage Horse-Saddles: Steal the Show
After weeks of vigorous dressage training and riding, testing out 10 excellent saddles our professional dressage riders came to the conclusion that the Bates Isabell Saddle is the champion. It's the most comfortable (for rider and horse), durable, and versatile...
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The Best Equine Hackamore Bridle Bits
After testing 4 Hackamore Bridle Bits and over 35 hours of riding we’ve concluded that the Best Equine Hackamore Bridle Bit is the Professionals Choice Bob Avila Mechanical Hackamore Floral. This incredible bit gives you control over your horse that parallels a 'mouth...
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The Best Equine Double Bridles
After testing 5 high-quality and well crafted double bridles and over 50 hours of riding, training, and some competitions, we've concluded that the Best Equine Double Bridle is the Tattini Italian Fashion Design Snaffle Shaped Raised Double Rein Bridle. This artisan...
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The Best Close Contact Saddle Pads
After 5 weeks of testing 7 excellent close contact saddle pads for durability, comfortability, and design, we’ve concluded that the Best Close Contact Saddle Pad that pairs the best with all close contact saddles and keeps you and your horse feeling comfortable is...
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The Best Equine Snaffle Bridles
After testing 5 Snaffle Bridles and over 30 hours of riding we’ve concluded that the Best Equine Snaffle Bridle is the Horze Rohan Snaffle Bridle. This incredible bridle provides you with amazing, grippy, durable, and stylish leather. The snaffle bridle is the most...
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4 Steps that make Bathing your Equine Friend Much Easier
It's that time again, your horse just rolled through his favorite puddle, and now he's as filthy as a pig. Gather your cleaning supplies and get ready, cause your horse is dripping with mud. Collect the necessary tools to accomplish the job properly (Press green text...
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The Best Equine Detangling Conditioner
After treating and detangling the hair of 8 different unkempt horses with 5 different high-quality equine detangling conditioners we’ve concluded that the Best Equine Detangling Conditioner is the Straight Arrow Mane N Tail Equine Detangler Spray for Horses. This...
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The Best Equine Color Enhancement Shampoo
After enhancing the colors of 20 different horses with high-quality color equine color enhancement shampoo we’ve concluded that the Best Equine Color Enhancement Shampoo is the Gallop Colour Enhancing Horse Shampoo. This shampoo is amazing, it made all of our horses...
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The Best Equine Anti-Fungus Shampoo
After treating 8 different horses with varying fungal related skin issues with 5 different high-quality equine anti-fungus shampoos we’ve concluded that the Best Equine Anti-Fungus Shampoo is the Vetericyn FoamCare Medicated Antifungal Equine Shampoo. This shampoo is...
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The Best Equine Mane & Tail Brushes
After Brushing over 20 tails and manes with 5 different combs, and over 30 days of daily grooming we’ve concluded that the Best Equine Mane & Tail Brush is the Tough 1 Great Grip Mane and Tail Brush. Durable, stylish, and practical, this brush is simple, yet it...
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The Best Equine Mane Pulling Combs
After combing through over 20 manes with 4 different pulling combs, and over 30 days of daily grooming we’ve concluded that the Best Equine Mane Pulling Comb is the Solocomb Mane Comb. An interchangeable blade and a button-activated clipping system make this comb the...
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The 4 Best Fly Masks for Horses
In the hot, summer-rainfall climate where I run my stableyard, flies are a continual pest. With the yard being on the same property as a working dairy farm, our problem is worse than most; the pesky critters absolutely thrive in these conditions. But over the years...
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The Best Equine Barn Fly Tape Rolls
After applying over 20 tape rolls to various places around our horses (on sides of doors, on bug nets, on top of helmets etc) and over 2 months of research, we've concluded that the Best Equine Barn Fly Tape Roll that efficiently collects bugs is the Coburn Sticky...
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