Horse Grooming

Feeding horses just oats…?

I am moving my horse to a new farm. The women there feeds the horses oats, and then adds “not just oats” to it, to make up for the vitamins. I have always fed him complete feed – basically what the barn was feeding. He has been on 10% pellet for most of his life. Is it bad to switch him to oats?
I am gradually going to mix the oats in – thank you!!
Just wondering what the deal with oats was. I researched it a little, but wanted … Continue Reading

Horse Grooming Sets?

I need some grooming brushes. I would like a set for the convienence… Here’s what I would like in it:

Soft Brush
Hard Brush
Curry Comb
Hoof Pick
Carrying case

Really, not alot, so, help?

I would get the Oster Brush set. They are really nicely made brushes and come in good colors. Pink, green, blue and purple.

http://www.doversaddlery.com/oster-7-piece-equine-care-series-kit/p/X1-18012/cn/2210/

I also love these cary bags:

http://www.tackroominc.com/ariat-carry-all-bagib-p-995.html

EDIT: You need to buy the curry seperatly. I like this one:

http://www.doversaddlery.com/oster-face-curry-comb/p/X1-10254/c2p/cs/

Its not just a face brush. I use it on my thin skinned (= will not tolerate a hard curry) TB. It … Continue Reading