Summertime Grooming Challenges & Fixes

In this episode of my podcast, I’ll talk about tricks of the trade I’ve learned throughout my career, about horse grooming and how to get a “bloom” on your horse. I’ll specifically—and separately—address the mane & tail, haircoat, face, and legs. We’ll talk about best practices for keeping your horse comfortable in the hot summer months and glowing with health year-round.   Plus, in the What the Hay? Q&A segment at the end of this show, I’ll answer questions from listeners about a horse that’s been bullied and ostracized from the herd, an older mare that won’t stand still for mounting, and a question from "downunder" about saddle fit on a barrel-shaped draft pony.   Want your question answered in What the Hay? Email [email protected]   Show Notes & Resources:   Grooming Tools: https://shop.juliegoodnight.com/product-category/tack-room/grooming-tools  ·· HandsOn Grooming Gloves: https://shop.juliegoodnight.com/product/hands-on-grooming-gloves   Grooming How-To Videos:  ·· Detangling Tail Video: https://youtu.be/C1P13oxqXRw   ·· Banging tail video: https://youtu.be/qxYLPuT0fjs   ·· Shortening/evening mane video: https://youtu.be/-cvfXDsX7jw    Grooming products mentioned:  ·· Witch hazel, soft rag (microfiber) to clean out nostrils, eyes, muzzle, inside of ears  ·· Coconut Oil  ·· ShowSheen products mentioned: https://absorbine.com/pages/showsheen  ·· Absorbine liniment: https://absorbine.com/products/absorbine-veterinary-liniment  ·· Ultrashield products mentions & Ultrashield Green: https://absorbine.com/pages/ultrashield  ·· Santa fe conditioner and sunscreen: https://absorbine.com/products/santa-fe-coat-conditioner-sunscreen   Joint supplement mentioned: Cosequin at cosequinhorse.com   Bitting rig to build topline and abdominal muscles: https://shop.juliegoodnight.com/product/goodnight-bitting-system-package/ Stand still for mounting resources: https://signin.juliegoodnight.com/articles/free-articles/my-horse-wont-stand-still-for-mounting