Mounted Games & Gymkhana Pony Turnout
Gymkhana and mounted games ask a pony to work hard in short, explosive bursts, then stand about in a busy warm-up field…
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Dressage Turnout: Grooming a Horse to Look the Part in the Ring
A dressage judge forms an impression before the horse has taken a single step, and turnout is a big part of it.…
ReadGrooming an Event Horse Across Dressage, Cross-Country and Show Jumping
Each phase of an event asks something different of your grooming routine: dressage wants shine and plait-ready hair, cross-country wants practical, non-slip,…
ReadShow Jumping Turnout: Clean, Tidy and Ring-Ready Between Rounds
Good show jumping turnout means a horse that's clean, dry and tidy walking into the ring, with a coat that catches the…
ReadNative Pony Showing Turnout: Presenting Mane, Tail and Feather the Traditional Way
Native pony turnout is judged on abundance, not tidiness: a full mane, a thick tail and, on feathered breeds, clean natural feather…
ReadCoat and Skin Care for Endurance Horses
Endurance work puts a horse's skin through hours of sweat, tack friction and trail insects that most disciplines never see. The core…
ReadGrooming and Turnout for a Day’s Hunting
Good hunting field turnout is decided the night before and protected the night after: a properly washed mane and detangled tail that…
ReadWestern Show Turnout: Grooming for Reining, Pleasure and Showmanship
Winning Western turnout comes down to three things: a genuinely clean base coat that lies flat, a low close shine rather than…
ReadTurnout for In-Hand and Breed Showing
In-hand and breed showing turnout is judged on the horse alone at close range, so the coat, mane, tail, markings and stand-up…
ReadPolo Pony Grooming and Turnout: Keeping Hard-Working Ponies Match-Ready
Polo ponies play multiple fast chukkas back to back with only minutes to recover, so grooming has to be quick and repeatable…
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