Horse Grooming

Learn how regular, vigorous grooming benefits your horse mentally as well as physically, plus builds the bond between you both.

Got the quarantine blues? Feeling “down” about down time? Waiting for competitions to resume during the COVID-19 outbreak can be hard on both you and your horse. (We see you, shaggy-haired and nodding in agreement as you mosey into the barn in your PJs!) Channel your horse’s ‘inner unicorn’ every day for surprising benefits.

Challenge yourself! Have fun and test your knowledge of horses and horse care with Horse&Rider’s Trivia Challenge, featured in The Ride newsletter.

Learn grooming tips from the experts to not only achieve success in the show pen, but to keep your horse’s skin healthy.

Challenge yourself! Have fun and test your knowledge of horses and horse health with Horse&Rider’s Trivia Challenge, featured in The Ride newsletter.

From forelocks to fetlocks good grooming is in the details.

Burrs in your horse’s mane are more than a grooming challenge; they can cause skin damage.

Challenge yourself! Have fun and learn interesting facts about horses, horsemanship, and grooming with Horse&Rider’s Trivia Challenge, featured in The Ride newsletter.

Provide fun-and-games for your horsey child this summer vacation. These creative ideas will help you plan the ultimate in summertime fun for kids and horses.

Grooming, stabling, and feeding are horse-care essentials. Take our Trivia Challenge to test your knowledge on the topic of horsekeeping.

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During the winter months, try giving your horse a cold-weather sponge bath to keep him clean.

Enhance your horse’s black leg markings in four easy steps.

Don’t cram your show prep into one stressful session. Instead, spend time each day leading up to the event for a sparkling turnout.

Here's what to include in your 'groom-on-the-go' kit.

We tell you what judges are looking for when it comes to grooming.

Use these pre-show spiff-up tips to prep your horse for an eye-catching performance.

Regular grooming is one of the best ways to avoid skin problems with your horse, or detect them early for easiest, most effective treatment.

Get your horse’s white points white with a top pro’s techniques.

You tell us which tool, trick, or technique is a godsend when you’re grooming your horse.

Untangle the secret to your horse’s flowing tresses with these do’s and don’ts.

Follow these strategies, and you’ll help your horse grow the longest, most beautiful tail his genes will allow.