by Samantha Matsuda
January 24, 2024
#TackTipTuesday - Time to Curry!
If there is one brush you are going to spend extra time with, choose a good curry! We love the options fro...
by Samantha Matsuda
April 19, 2023
Just in the door at Evolution Equestrian! This small business specializes in creating
t r u e.real soap
h o n e s t.ingredients that come from n...
by Samantha Matsuda
July 4, 2022
#TackTipTuesday – Epona Tiger Tongue Scrubby Cloth!
As simple as it sounds, this scrubby cloth has a million uses. It is super handy to have in you...
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by Samantha Matsuda
June 7, 2022
#TackTipTuesday - Using a Solo Mane Comb
One of the secrets to getting beautiful braids is starting with a thin even mane. Traditionally, ...
by Samantha Matsuda
March 14, 2022
I love to have a wide selection of brushes in my grooming kit. To me, I see brushes the same way an artist has a variety of different paintbrushes. Each one has a different feel, a different weight, and a different effect on the horse's coat.
by Samantha Matsuda
February 22, 2022
Back when I worked in the shop, I would always get questions about how to handle rubs daily in the early spring. During the time of year, horses are shedding losing their long brittle winter hair and their new shorter summer coat is just starting to come in. Clipped and sensitive-skinned horses are prone to all sorts of rubs this time of year, here are my tips to help manage rubs.
by Samantha Matsuda
January 11, 2022
I love grooming. To me, there is nothing better than a well-groomed horse. It shows pride in one's pony and just takes some good elbow grease. Plus...
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by Samantha Matsuda
December 6, 2021
As I juggle my barn time while juggling my six-month old son, I am doing a lot less riding and a lot more grooming. Which I love! I believe groomin...
by Samantha Matsuda
October 25, 2021
As blanketing season approaches, so does the conversation on when to blanket, how much to blanket or if you should blanket at all. It is a heated...
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by Samantha Matsuda
October 21, 2021
In our climate rain sheets are incredibly useful! For those who don’t know, I live on Vancouver Island in what is technically a rain forest. For ...
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by Samantha Matsuda
October 21, 2021
Life with horses means always dealing with injuries. This #TackTipTuesday was inspired by Pi’s latest tricks in giving himself a bit of a swo...
by Samantha Matsuda
October 21, 2021
I recently decided to treat myself to some highly raved about Hass brushes. Being a grooming and turnout fanatic, I really value a good brush. Ho...
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