Bridle Path Trimming
By Julie Goodnight
Here's a quick tip about clipping your horse's bridle path. Although bridle path length varies in expectations with breed and discipline, in general, less is more. For Quarter Horse and Thoroughbred type horses, the bridle path should be fairly short-just long enough to accommodate the headstall of the bridle. For gaited breeds and the more 'upright' breeds, such as Arabians, Morgans and Saddlebreds, the bridle path is often cut long to enhance the look of the horse's long, elegant neck.

If you are unsure about the proper length of bridle path to cut, gently lay the horse's ear back on his neck and make sure the bridle path is not longer than the horse's ear. To make the mane lay nicely over the horse's neck, at the wither-end of the bridle path, cut a 45º angle underneath the mane. Always make sure your clippers are clean and oiled so you get the best cut the first time.

Find more tips at Julie's websites:

www.JulieGoodnight.com and www.horsemaster.tv
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Did you know...
By Don Blazer
The basic goals of equine massage therapy are:
1. Decrease pain and discomfort in the horse's body that is caused by tension, stiffness and tightness in the muscles.
2. Aid in the healing process in injured muscles.
3. Allow the body to move without pain and with greater efficiency.
4. Return an injured horse, or one that is not working to its full potential, to full function.
5. Prevent injuries from occurring or re-occurring.
From the course Equine Massage, taught by Betty Lindquist; part of www.horsecoursesonline.com curriculum.

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Loose Salt
By Don Blazor
Offering loose granulated salt provides more
salt to a horse than a salt block? Salt blocks were
designed for cows. Cows have rough tongues,
but horses have smooth tongues.
A horse, at rest, needs about two ounces of salt
each day. During periods of exertion and sweat loss a horse may need as much as five ounces of salt per day.
It is impossible for a horse to reach these levels from a salt block.

From the course Nutrition for Maximum Performance;
part of www.horsecoursesonline.com curriculum.

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All New Post Pictures of Your Horse
By Garry

Post Pictures of Your Horse