Running Braids for Long Manes

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.

Tips for Banding Your Horse’s Mane

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.

French Braiding a Forelock

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 How-To Guide for Tail Braiding

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.

A Look into Highly Collectible Breyers

Some model horses are more than a toy for young horse lovers; many are highly collectible works of art. In this blog, we take a look at some of the most sought-after Breyer Horses and look a bit more in depth to the Collectibility division at model horse shows.

Safe Travels: Trailering Precautions

The trailer is packed, your route has been planned, and you are ready to load up and head out to your next competition. But, wait, not yet! In order to ensure safe arrival at your final destination, it is essential that you perform a trailer safety check before you hit the road. Refer to our …

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Pint-Sized Competition: Discover the World of Model Horse Showing

Meet fellow horse lovers while displaying your beloved model horses when you enter the world of model horse showing. Perfect for collectors and enthusiasts of all ages, these collectible models help to ignite the imagination while instilling a lifelong love of horses. Combining camaraderie with equine education, it’s easy to see why showing model horses …

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Keep Your Cool: FAQs About Equine Calming Supplements

If you ride, drive, or work around a nervous horse, you know how nerve-racking it can be for both you and your horse. The popularity of calming supplements has exploded over the past few years, and with good reason. These supplements can help your horse decrease their anxiety level to allow them to process information …

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Safe in the Saddle: A Look at Protective Vests

When it comes to our horses’ welfare, we do everything that we can to keep them healthy and sound. From ice boots and protective wraps to therapeutic blankets and massages, our horses’ comfort and longevity is paramount. What are you doing to keep yourself in top condition? Like it or not, horseback riding can be …

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