You’ve checked out Horse Scouts Horses for sale pages and fond the perfect match are you on the a mission to buy a new horse. Looking for the right horse for sale can be stressful, although undoubtedly exciting. With lots of people trying him out and disrupting his daily routine it can also be stressful for the horse who is for sale. It does not stop there though , your new horse is then moved from the familiar and is faced with getting used to new people and new surroundings to get used to. A good bonding exercise and one which will help your horse feel that he has a true friend is to spend time grooming him and this also helps you to get to know him too.. Here are some top tips to try out on your new horse.
Top Tips to make your new horse as sparkly as he can be.
1. Ask your vet about adding vegetable oil or an essential Omega-3 fatty acid supplement to your horse’s well-balanced diet for added shine.
2. Sponging your horse’s face clean after exercise helps prevent fungal hair loss.
3. Keep different sized sponges for different duties (face, body, dock) and remember which is used for each task.
4. Hoof picks are cheap. Always use a sharp one to remove debris, and replace the pick when it no longer does the job easily.
5. Use a tail bag to keep your horse’s tail thick, long and protected. Make sure to wash, condition, detangle and replait once a week, securing the tail bag below the tailbone.
6. Spend two minutes every two weeks running your clippers over your horse’s whiskers.
7. Hoof oils and dressings for health or show are available. If you have a particular concern in mind, such as hooves that crack easily, ask your farrier for product suggestions.
8. Use a detangler and a wide-toothed comb (or your fingers) to remove any large snarls from mane and tail.
9. Dark coats often fade or bleach in the sunlight, so provide plenty of shade and consider adding a sheet. Sweat in the coat accelerates the fade, so rinse a sweaty horse before allowing him to bask in the sunshine.
10. Wash your horse but don’t overdo it—frequent shampooing may actually dull his coat.
If you are looking for a new horse take a look at the for sale listings on Horse Scout. Good luck and happy brushing.
