Archive for February, 2011

Winter & early spring can be hard on tails with all the mud and ”poop soup”. To keep your horse’s tail clean you can do two things.

• Put your horse’s tail into a commercial tail bag.
• Protect it with a braid.

For lovely locks it’s important that you bag or braid a clean tail. You can safely bathe the bottom of the tail below the tail bone even in cold weather. Make sure to use a gentle shampoo without Sodium Lauryl & Sodium Laureth Sulphate (common ingredient in majority of horse shampoos on the market that is toxic to fish and wildlife) such as Squeaky Green & Clean. Always apply a tail conditioner before bagging/ braiding to prevent breakage. Go silicone free since silicone prevents hair from breathing and without oxygen the hair cannot regenerate. Try our 100% natural De-Stress Intensive Restructuring Treatment that is readily absorbed and doesn’t suffocate your horse’s tail.

Protect your horse's tail with a braid

How to Braid:

Divide the hair into three sections, wrap each section in a commercial tail tube protector (you can also use strips of torn bedsheet or an old pair of pantyhose) then braid the sections together. Once you hit the end of the tail continue braiding  for a few inches then finish off with a knot.

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Does your horse look like a mud monster? Are you short on time, but still want to squeeze in a ride? If the idea of your filthy horse makes you want to  curl up on a couch with a good book instead, don’t give up.

All you need to do is focus on the areas that need to be groomed for your horse’s comfort and safety and leave a more thorough groom when you have more time.  Must groom spots include the obvious saddle, bridle and girth area as well as areas behind your horse’s pasterns, elbows and under his jaw. Dirt and debris accumulated on these areas can cause rubbing, which inevitably leads to abrasions or skin infections such as mud fever, rain scald  or bacterial folliculitis.

the dreaded mud

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Horse Illustrated Feb 2011

Barn Buzz Section of Horse Illustrated

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Drumroll….and the winner ouf our Valentine’s Day “Kiss Your Horse Contest” is Jen Smart from Calgary, Alberta. Congratulations Jen!

Jen is going to enjoy our Squeaky Green & Clean Shampoo, De-Stress Intensive Restructuring Treatment for Mane and Tail and Hands On Therapeutic Barn Hand Repair Lotion.

Thank you everyone for sharing `your kiss`with us! If you didn`t win and would like to try out products, here`s a little Special for you. Order $50 or more worth of products and get 20% OFF. Go to www.ecoliciousequestrian.com and enter val20off promo code during a check out process. Flat fee shipping of $15 anywhere in US & Canada. Order Now; the promo expires Feb 28, 2011. Enjoy!

Jen Smart & her Valentine

Jen is going to enjoy our Squeaky Green & Clean Shampoo, De-Stress Intensive Restructuring Treatment for Mane and Tail and Hands On Therapeutic Barn Hand Repair Lotion.

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Valentine’s Day is a week away and there is no better way to proclaim your love for your equine best friend than participating in the EcoLicious “Kiss Your Horse” Photo Contest. We are challenging all horse lovers across the country to declare their love with a smooch and share a photo of it on Facebook for a chance to win top selling EcoLicious products. Both you and your horse deserve some pampering this Valentine’s Day.

To participate in the EcoLicious “Kiss Your Horse” Contest go to the EcoLicious Equestrian Facebook Fan page, click “like” and upload a photo of you kissing your Valentine horse. For full contest details, please visit “Kiss Your Horse” Photo Contest. The winner will be drawn by Team EcoLicious on February 15^th, 2011 and you can win our bestselling Squeaky Green & Clean Shampoo, De-Stress Intensive Restructuring Treatment for Manes & Tails and Hands On Therapeutic Barn Hand Repair Cream.

Ride Green!
The EcoLicious Equestrian

Check out our full line of delicious, natural and green equine care & grooming products at www.ecoliciousequestrian.com