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Tips from the Tack Room: Tame Flies
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All About the New Ariat Vortex Tall Boot
Take a look at what Ariat has to say about their new Vortex tall boots.
Introducing Ariat Vortex
Ariat International is best known for their ability to blend performance and comfort into both conventional….and unconventional….English footwear. Ariat believes in riders as athletes and strives to create high performance products that keep up. Continue reading
In the Saddle with Bob Cacchione – IHSA Founder
Bob Cacchione opened up a whole new world of horse showing to college students when he created the ISHA in 1967. We sat down with him during a break at the College Preparatory Invitational Horse Show in Wellington to hear about why he loves the IHSA, how he thinks the CPI can help, what advice he has for young riders and more.
Eddie Federwisch (Director of Equestrian Programs at SCAD), Mary Drueding (St. Lawrence University Head Coach) & Bob Cachione (Executive Director of the IHSA)
In the Saddle with Starfighter – Our Holiday Catalog Model
Love our new holiday catalog this year? Curious about the gorgeous grey horse posing in many of the shots? You are not alone. Many of our loyal fans have reached out to us wanting to know more about him. That grey beauty is Starfighter, a four-year old Hanoverian by Stolzenberg out of Caliku. We sat down with his owner, Gail Dady, and got the full scoop on our latest Dover model. Continue reading
How Entire Diet Builds Better Hooves
Kentucky Equine Research discusses what factors into hoof growth and how you can aid your horse’s hooves in growing strong and healthy.
Hoof growth in horses is determined by several factors, including genetics, age, breed, exercise, metabolic rate, illness, temperature, environmental moisture, shoeing and trimming. Building strong hooves can take anywhere from six to twelve months. If a horse has dull and brittle hooves, a reliable way to improve the quality of its hooves would be through balanced nutrition. To achieve this, a total diet reconfiguration may be in order. Continue reading
All About M-T-G
Use these tips provided by Shapley’s to achieve the best results when using M-T-G for a variety of conditions.
M-T-G was originally developed by a barber to treat human skin and hair conditions. One of the “magic” ingredients is oil of cade, derived from a type of juniper tree. Oil of cade has been used for hundreds of years to treat skin issues.Today, M-T-G is used on animals, and horse owners in particular use it to treat dozens of conditions, including rain rot, scratches, sweet itch, dandruff and even thrush. You can also use it to loosen wind knots and remove smegma stains from the insides of your gelding’s legs. Tar, sap, and other sticky substances can be removed with a small amount of M-T-G. Reading the instructions can save you a bit of time and give you the best results. Continue reading
Encouraging Joint Health in Horses
Kentucky Equine Research explains what puts stress on your horse’s joints and how to help keep them supported and healthy.
A lot of demand is placed on horses, including their joints, during any form of exercise. To ensure healthy joints, horse owners must provide adequate and supportive nutrition. Continue reading
In the Saddle with Parlanti’s Gianluca Caron
We are extremely excited about our newest boots from Parlanti. Designed exclusively for Dover, these gray Parlanti boots are exceptionally styled, combining fashion and function into the ideal riding boot. We recently caught up with Gianluca Caron, CEO of Parlanti Passion USA, to find out what makes the brand unique, how he got involved with the company and how our new gray Parlanti Dallas Field Boot was developed. Continue reading
The Keys to Successful Body Clipping
Although it feels like just yesterday we were covered in freshly shed horse hair, it’s now time to start thinking about clipping again! Here are a few key tips that will help the clipping process go smoothly from start to finish. Continue reading
Why You Should Consider Vitamin E for Horses on Fall Pasture and Hay
Vitamin E has an important role in many physiological functions in the horse, including reproduction, immune response and nerve and muscle function, yet it is one of only a few vitamins that horses cannot produce themselves; it must be provided in the diet. Without vitamin E, horses may experience a variety of issues, including pathological changes and poor immunity. Continue reading