Horse Grooming

Horsekeeping - Does my horse need a blanket?

Primp My Ride
Grooming essentials you need to know, from everyday maintenance to horse show preparation.

Speed vs. Spa
Make the most of your grooming time.

Horse Management - Summer Sweat
Now that summer weather is in full force, make sure that you are treating the effects of summer time sweat.

Ten-Step Grooming Makeover
Get your horse looking his best from nose to tail.

Zone Grooming
A head-to-tail guide to grooming basics.

Prevent and Treat Those Pesky Paddock Sores

Tackle Mane Management
Get a stubborn mane to lie flat by using a towel.

Sunburned Horses
Light-skinned muzzles, don???t forget to slather on the sunscreen!

Doing Battle Against Sarcoids
Find out how to treat the wart-like growths once and for all.

Start Now to Slick Down Winter Fuzz
Follow a few easy tricks to keep your horse???s winter coat glossy.

Horsemanship How-to: Brighten White Stockings
Here's how to get your horse's white leg markings gleaming and show-ready.

Prepare Your Horse for a Photo Shoot
Follow these grooming tips from Absorbine to spiff up your horse for Horse Illustrated's 2011 photo contest.

Show Tails
A beautifully groomed tail can score a rider much-needed brownie points.

Be a Horse Show Buddy
Here are some tips on how you can help your friends have a successful show.

Horse Training - 30 Blue Ribbon Tips
What rider wouldn't like to add a blue ribbon to their collection? Use these tips to help snag the blue at your next show.

Horse Showing - Grooming for Halter and Showmanship
Grooming and conditioning for halter and showmanship.

Horse Showing - Parade Primping
Add fun and flash to your prancing parade mount with special tack and grooming ideas.

Western Horse Training - Leading Your Halter Horse to Victory
Veteran competitor and judge Bambi Thomas shares her program to lead a halter horse to success.