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.

Shed Happens! Enter to Win a Spring Grooming Kit

Enter your shedding photo for a chance to win our Spring Shedding Prize. Click the button above to enter. Starts 4/9/19, and ends 4/14/19. Shedding Prize contains: 1 Purple Shedding Blade 1 Grip-Fit Grooming Brush 1 Pair of HandsOn Grooming Gloves 1 Equi-Groomer Tool

10% Off Grooming Supplies and a Giveaway

Now through 10/17/18, save 10% off all grooming supplies both in-store and online with code CLEANANDSHINY. Shop now > Plus, we’re giving you a chance to win one of two Hamilton Deluxe Grooming Gift Bags. Each nylon tote comes with a color coordinating rope horse halter, a mane and tail brush and comb, a hoof pick, a curry …

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Pamper Your Horse with Gift #5 of Christmas

Today, enter for your chance to fill your stocking with Absorbine’s innovative, premium products. This is what you could win, valued at $200: ShowSheen Hair Polish & Detangler 32 oz Spray Hooflex Original therapeutic Conditioner Ointment 25oz Hooflex Concentrated Hoof Builder Hoof Supplement 90 Day Pellets Bigeloil Quilted Poultice Leg Wraps 8 ct Carton Absorbine …

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Spoil Your Horse & Dog on the 3rd Day of Christmas

Today, you could win $150 worth of human-grade horse and dog grooming products from Ponytail and Puppytails. We’re giving away a gift a day now through December 12th. Plus, we will give you an exclusive discount code in your inbox each day. Subscribe to our mailing list to hear about each day’s gifts. Subscribe to …

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Equine Affaire 2015

Our Equine Affaire gift card challenge is back by popular demand! The Cheshire Horse will be represented at seven booths in the Better Living Center – with Cosequin, Andis, Omega Fields, Durvet, Kentucky Performance Products, Shapley’s, and Cavalor. Bring your stamp card with you to our partner vendor booths at the Equine Affaire, going on …

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More Ways to Use Absorbine Veterinary Liniment + Contest

Since 1892, Absorbine has educated the world on many ways to use Absorbine Veterinary Liniment – the world’s number one selling horse liniment. It is a soothing antiseptic blend of natural herbs and oils that is an effective treatment for temporary muscular soreness and stiffness. We’re giving away four Absorbine Veterinary Liniment prize packages this …

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