The Cheshire Horse 
Whether you are bathing your horse for a competition, before body clipping, after an intense workout, or just giving your horse a quality spa day, a proper bath allows you to remove dirt, sweat, dander, and excess hair from your horse’s coat without stripping the natural oils.
As we enter the show ring, the best way to make a positive first impression on the judge is with an impeccable turnout and attention to detail. If you care for your horse daily with regular grooming, show ring preparations are considerably easier.
Since buying my YETI, I have always had it by my side. Now, I have a refreshing drink ready to go all the time, whether I am at work, running errands, or enjoying the great outdoors.
In the blog post, we explore the ins and outs of button braiding your horse’s mane, and we discuss the tools and materials that you will need. The next time you trot into the ring for your flat class or pick up your canter for your courtesy circle, you can be confident with your picture-perfect turnout.
Many equestrians love growing a long, luxurious mane on their horses. However, when competing in hunt seat pleasure and equitation classes, proper turnout dictates that the mane should be braided tightly against the horse’s neck. In this blog post, we outline how to french braid long manes for the show ring.
For stock horse exhibitors, banding the mane is a popular way to ensure that your horse is well turned out in the show ring. Keep reading to learn how you can band your horse’s mane for a professional look in the show ring.
When it comes to proper turnout for hunter/jumper, dressage, or eventing competitions, a neat and tidy forelock braid is essential. Ideally, the braid will lay flat against your horse’s forehead, without impeding the fit of the bridle. In this blog post, we cover how to properly french braid a forelock for the show ring.
A picture-perfect show ring turnout for hunter/jumper mounts includes a neat and tight tail braid. When done correctly, a tail braid accentuates your horse’s hindquarters and puts the finishing touch on your horse’s show ring look. In this blog post, we explain what materials you will need and provide some helpful tips for properly braiding a tail.
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