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Which saddle pad is best? (Is there a right answer?)

Which saddle pad is best? (Is there a right answer?)

The quest for the perfect saddle pad. HorseHaus features a variety of high-quality saddle pads for dressage, multi-purpose, and jumping saddles. But which is the right pad for your horse?...

Caring for Your Horses' Hooves

Caring for Your Horses' Hooves

How to Care for Your Horses' Hooves The old saying ‘no hoof no horse’ gains special significance in the winter, when elements, cold temperatures and wetness can contribute to hoof...

Can Grey and White Horses Shine?

Can Grey and White Horses Shine?

A shiny white horse - only in our dreams? A shiny coat – (almost) every horse owner dreams of a shiny coat. Whether we look at old paintings or photographs,...

close up of a black saddle with girth

How to Care for Leather

Caring for leather like boots and saddles can keep your tack and leather items functional and beautiful for a long time. Read how!

How To Groom Your Horse In A Hurry

How To Groom Your Horse In A Hurry

Have you ever had a time-management challenge, got to the barn late for an appointment, show or event and found your horse looking like a mud-cake? Did you ever have...

an old-school groom brushes a horse with a body brush

10 Tips from the Old-School Groom

Horses have been around for a lot longer than our modern conveniences like horse vacuums and show sheen spray. While we can be grateful to have access to these conveniences, not everything we use today is actually beneficial. What did experienced stable hands do in the ‘old days’? What can we learn from them?

Elbow Grease vs. Chemical Magic: Grooming Your Horse to Shine in 4 Steps

Elbow Grease vs. Chemical Magic: Grooming Your Horse to Shine in 4 Steps

What do you really need to groom your horse to shine? How do you create a shiny coat in your horse? Do you need chemical shine sprays or can you groom your horse naturally? Find answers to your grooming questions in this How-To-Guide that explains how to groom your horse to shine in 4 easy steps.

applying hoff ointment to a clean horse hoof

What is the Secret to Healthy Horse Hooves?

Horse hoof health does not have to be a mystery. Equestrians face a large number of products with promising results. Hoof supplements are another lucrative market. But was is really helpful? Find out here.

Leather Bits - the Gentle Solution!

Leather Bits - the Gentle Solution!

Is a Meroth™ leather snaffle bit right for me and my horse? If you are an intermediate to experienced rider* and your horse already accepts and responds to a bit,...

Know your Curry Comb!

Know your Curry Comb!

Which curry comb is right for you?

Choosing a curry comb can be a daunting task with so many options to choose from. What do you really need for efficient grooming? Can a curry comb even hurt your horse? Read how to choose the right curry comb.

Are You Hurting or Helping Your Horse's Mane & Tail?

Are You Hurting or Helping Your Horse's Mane & Tail?

Your horse's mane and tail: Your pride & joy!  All horses come naturally endowed with manes and tails of varying fullness. Just like in humans, there are differences in thickness...

How to Trim Your Horse's Ears

How to Trim Your Horse's Ears

Neat-looking ears are a must for any horse owner, who takes pride in their horse's appearance. When showing, a neatly trimmed ear contributes to the overall impression. Clipped Ears -...

How to prevent 'static' when brushing your horse

How to prevent 'static' when brushing your horse

Is your horse's coat static when you brush it? Are you looking for just the right product or technique to stop the static? Does your horse not like to be...

Safety Halters - Life Savers or 'Nice to Have'?

Safety Halters - Life Savers or 'Nice to Have'?

I usually like to recount happy events and leave disappointments - after learning from them - in the past. In this case, I'd like to share an upsetting experience with...

Shedding Season!

Shedding Season!

For many of in the US, the end of February marks the beginning of a season not listed in any calendar: HORSE SHEDDING SEASON! 'Tis the season of leaving the...