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 28, 2021
Brrr... It is chilly outside! The rest of Canada might laugh at us shaking in our boots at -10, but we are not built for the cold and snow out here...
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Winter Riding
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
November 22, 2021
Just a reminder, I am not a saddle fitter. Just a tack nerd to who loves to learn and share. Today we are going to break down the term bridging whe...
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by Samantha Matsuda
November 6, 2021
Horses are grazing animals, which means their systems are designed to be contently intaking food. "It is estimated that a horse spends about 10 to ...
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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Winter
by Samantha Matsuda
October 21, 2021
Having the right fitting boot is important to your horse’s comfort! Sometimes it is hard to tell what size your horse is as there is never a standa...
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Tendon Boots
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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Blanketing ,
Education ,
Equestrian ,
Grooming ,
Horse ,
Horse Care ,
Horse Health ,
Product Recommendations ,
Rainsheet ,
Stable Management ,
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Tack Tip Tuesday ,
Winter
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
No need to stress, the odd growth on the bottom of your horse’s fetlock is normal. On this week’s #TackTipTuesday we take a closer look at your h...
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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Tack Tip Tuesday
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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.
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...
Brrr... It is chilly outside! The rest of Canada might laugh at us shaking in our boots at -10, but we are not built for the cold and snow out here...
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...
Just a reminder, I am not a saddle fitter. Just a tack nerd to who loves to learn and share. Today we are going to break down the term bridging whe...
Horses are grazing animals, which means their systems are designed to be contently intaking food. "It is estimated that a horse spends about 10 to ...
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...
Having the right fitting boot is important to your horse’s comfort! Sometimes it is hard to tell what size your horse is as there is never a standa...
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 ...
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...
No need to stress, the odd growth on the bottom of your horse’s fetlock is normal. On this week’s #TackTipTuesday we take a closer look at your h...
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...
