Confessions of the EcoLicious Equestrian

“EcoLicious Products Are Dream Come True”:Testimonial from Melissa

equestrian — Mon, 06 Feb 2012 18:47:18 +0000

We love to hear from you. Here’s a testimonial from our customer Melissa.

“I would consider myself a bit of a horse grooming junkie, and Ecolicious is an absolute dream come true!! All the products are not only safe for my mare but smell fantastic. I must say my absolute favorite product in the line is Glossy Gloss Coat Enhancing Tonic, it gives the perfect shine and finishing touch. Not only is it a must have in my show box for that extra shine, it’s also in my daily grooming kit!! Thank you Ecolicious for your commitment to making safe products for our equine friends!!”

Sincerely,

Melissa Johnston
Winnipeg, MB

Thank you Melissa! We love you.

Ride Green!
The EcoLicious Equestrian

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

NEW EcoLicious Online Gift Certificates Now Available All Year Around

equestrian — Thu, 26 Jan 2012 16:42:20 +0000

You said you want the EcoLicious online gift certificates available all year around, not just for Christmas. And because we love you so much, you got it!

Ride Green!
The EcoLicious Equestrian

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

Name It to Claim It Contest – Help Us Name our New Sheath Cleaner and Win the First Bottle

equestrian — Tue, 24 Jan 2012 03:05:55 +0000

This one is becoming a classic. Help us figure out a name for our new all natural sheath cleaner and win – you guessed right – the first bottle!

We stand behind our products, and it’s important for us to involve you in their development. Plus you’re awesome and you have have great ideas. We know that we couldn’t possibly come up with so many great ideas by ourselves.

We’re about to launch an all natural sheath cleaner. Did you know that your usual sheath cleaner most likely contains sodium lauryl or laureth sulphates? These are surfactants that are toxic to fish and wildlife – and to my ever lasting amazement, we use products with these ingredients on our horse’s nether regions! What’s up with that?

Our answer is, naturally, an all natural sheath cleaner. It’s made with gentle coconut and beet surfactants,and healing lavender. It’s PH balanced, mild, but very effective in removing the gunk build up. Horses find the lavender scent very comforting and we all want our horse to be relaxed during “THE JOB”, don’t we?

Help us Name It and Claim the First Bottle

What's In Your Sheath Cleaner?

This is How We Roll:

Email us your submission to : letusknow@ecoliciousequestrian.com with a subject line “Name It to Claim It” Sheath Cleaner or post as a comment here on our blog.

Bring it on!

You can enter as many times as you want, and there are no limits, other than your imagination. The deadline for entries is February 8th, 2012 and the winner will be announced on the EcoLicious blog and Facebook page on February 9th, 2012.

Ride Green!
The EcoLicious Equestrian

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

EcoLicious Minis : Try It Out small Before You Fall for It BIG!

equestrian — Tue, 24 Jan 2012 02:28:45 +0000

You asked for it, so here they are : the EcoLicious Minis.

Want to try a little before buying a lot?

Need a travel size grooming product?

How about a lil mini gift for your horse friends, riding coach or a barn manager?

Try the EcoLicious Mini Combo Pack : includes our bestselling DESTRESS Intensive Detangling Mane and Tail Treatment, SQUEAKY GREEN & CLEAN Deep Cleansing & Conditioning Shampoo and SILKY Rinse Out Moisturizing Conditioner for Coat, Mane & Tail or go with the individual Minis.

Ride Green!
The EcoLicious Equestrian

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

Whiskers : Clip or Not to Clip?

equestrian — Fri, 20 Jan 2012 02:09:37 +0000

Do you clip your horse’s whiskers for that show polished look?

At first sight they may seem little redundant and not particularly appealing (think clean shaven guy vs. one with some serious unkempt facial hair). But let’s think beyond the curb appeal here. Whiskers are there for a reason. They tell the horse something is getting too close to his eyes – like a branch. It’s a protection against getting poked in the eye, which can lead to irritation or infection. Not fun! Some horses can also be pretty adamant about refusing having ointments applied to their eyes.

So protect your horse’s peepers and go natural!

Ride Green!
The EcoLicious Equestrian

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

What’s in Store for 2012? It’s Going to be BIG!

equestrian — Thu, 19 Jan 2012 00:50:26 +0000

I hope you’re having a wonderful start to the new year! We had so much to celebrate at the turn of the year, and our successes are thanks to you! If I could wrap up all of the best parts of 2011 and give them to you, here’s what would be inside:

We had many reasons to celebrate. Here are just a handful:

* First you’d untie the gold ribbon… in honor of Olympic Bronze Dressage Medalist Ravel and his brother 2011 PanAm Dressage Gold Medalist Weltino’s Magic, who became raving fans of our products and use them faithfully as part of their grooming routine.

* Then you’d notice the impeccable wrapping…after all, EcoLicious products passed the vigorous testing of professional grooms from Horse Junkies United as well as Professional Equine Grooms.They love the show-stopping results that our products deliver, their natural Sweet Orange Essential Oil scent and how their skin isn’t irritated after working with our products.

* Next, you’d peek inside and as you unwrap each layer of recycled tissue paper, you’d find the newest additions to the EcoLicious product family – Leave Me Be Fly Spray Concentrate and Blinded by the White Total Body Whitening Treatment. Both quickly became our customers’ favorites! If you haven’t tried them yet, make it a resolution to get them before spring!

* Then, just when you thought it couldn’t possibly get better, you’d hear about all the wonderful reviews from magazines around the world! In 2011, EcoLicious Equestrian was featured by magazine editors in Horse Illustrated, Dressage Today, Equine Wellness Magazine, Canadian Horse Journal and more. We couldn’t ask for a more special gift as our story was shared with the world!

Here’s What’s on the Horizon for 2012
Of Course! More Great EcoLicious Products:

*   A waterless version of our bestselling Squeaky Green & Clean Deep Cleansing and Conditioning Shampoo – especially useful in the cold winters!
*   All Natural Sheath Cleaner -(Pssst…you don’t even want to know what harsh chemical ingredients are in traditional sheath cleaners).
*   Itchy Tail Treatment – many of you do struggle with this annoying issue & we’re here to help.
*   And new treats for riders! Why should our horses have all the fun? A lip balm, body spray with our signature Sweet Orange scent and a refreshing facial spritz or those long hot days at a show, or out and about.
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More Great Contests:

Watch your Inbox and keep an eye on Facebook and the blog, for fun contents like last year’s Valentine’s Day Kiss Your Horse Photo Contest or Name It To Claim It.

More Raving Fans and Role Models:

The 2012 Olympic Games in London are behind the corner and we hope that we will see Ravel groomed from head to toe with EcoLicious products show off in the Olympic Dressage Ring. We are also proud to announce new sponsored rider carrying the EcoLicious colours – Canadian Eventing Rider Diana Burnett – a London 2012 Olympic hopeful.
We wish them well!

More Tips, More Makeovers, More EcoLicious Fun!
Watch for Youtube videos where we’ll bring you grooming tips and new makeovers in action.

Ride Green!
The EcoLicious Equestrian

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

Snow & Winter Hoof Care

equestrian — Tue, 10 Jan 2012 02:20:06 +0000

Snow & Winter Hoof Care

As you probably notice, your horse’s hooves grow at a significantly slower rate in the winter and start to accelerate again with longer days and more sunlight. This may mean saving on farrier and scheduling regular work further apart, but it’s a double edged sword. Cracks and any other hoof defects take much longer to clear up.

Hooves & Snow : The Good Part

Freezing temperatures are not friendly environment for bacteria and fungus. Get your leg up on thrush problems and treat regularly to make sure your horse’s hooves are ready for the oh-soo-thrush-prone spring season.

Hooves & Snow : The Bad Part

Is your horse walking on snowballs? Wet snow tightly packed in the hoof (especially shod ones) can cause tripping, pain and may lead to injury. You may consider pulling your horses shoes off for the winter. It will decrease the chance of “snow-balling” and give the hooves some time to regenerate. If your horse requires to be shod at all times, ask your farrier to apply anti-snowball pads. You can try Pam cooking spray on the bottom of the hoof as a short term solution.

TIP: For healthy hooves try our Hoof Therapy Therapeutic Hoof Serum. It moisturizes dry, cracked hoofs, softens hardened frogs, treats contracted heels and protects against the elements. Organic Hemp, Wheat Germ, Apricot Kernel and Olive Oil are rich in the essential fatty acids vital for healthy hoof growth.

Ride Green!
The EcoLicious Equestrian

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

Let’s Celebrate: “FREE Shipping & FREE Product” – Our Gift to You

equestrian — Tue, 06 Dec 2011 18:20:47 +0000

It’s here. Free Shipping on all orders over $75 throughout the month of December. Give a gift of green and show stopping results to a horse lover on your list. Ships the next day. Shipping time 5 – 7 business days, so make sure to place your order now. And if you include FREE HANDS ON in the Notes section during check out, we will include a FREE Hands On Barn Hand Repair Cream.

Ride Green!
The EcoLicious Equestrian

Check out our full line of delicious, natural horse grooming products at www.ecoliciousequestrian.com

FREE Shipping throughout December!

Gift It Up Green : NEW EcoLicious Online Gift Certificates

equestrian — Tue, 06 Dec 2011 18:05:00 +0000

Take the guess work out of Christmas shopping and pick the perfect gift for a horse lover on your list. Give a gift of green (and show stopping results). Let that special someone pick their own favorite ecolicious grooming product without worry by giving them the gift of their own choice. It’s easy as 1 2 3 and the earth will thank you. Certificates available for every budget. Available for every budget: $25, $50, $75 & $100.Click here to buy.

Ride Green!
The EcoLicious Equestrian

Check out our full line of delicious, natural horse rooming products at www.ecoliciousequestrian.com

FREE Shipping throughout December!

“Are You the Ultimate Horse Junkie?” Horse Junkies United Contest

equestrian — Mon, 05 Dec 2011 18:22:04 +0000

Horse Junkies Unite!

If you’ve ever wondered just how “horse crazy” you really are, now’s your chance to find out. EcoLicious Equestrian, a natural grooming products company, is inviting horse lovers to share their bragging rights to see who wins the title of Ultimate Horse Junkie.

We’re teaming up with the Horse Junkies United to short list the top 5 Ultimate Horse Junkie Contenders and will be putting the decision in the hands of readers and customers. The prize? EcoLicious swag. You guessed right.

As a horse lover I admit to being more than a little crazy for my equine family. We’ll go to great lengths for our horses and we’re interested in hearing just how far others have gone for theirs. If your horse ever ate your paycheque, then you’re a contender! With a website tagline that states “Horses are expensive, addictive and will impair you ability to use common sense” it was clear that www.horsejunkiesunited.com was the perfect place to issue the challenge. For contest click: “Are You the Ultimate Horse Junkie”?

To ensure that only the best of the best get to the hands of the winning horse junkie, our grooming products have been “Horse Junkies United Tested & Approved”. Check out what the Horse Junkies United Pro Groom blogger Sandra Anderson got to say : Grooming Tips from a REAL Groom: Putting Natural Grooming Products to the Test

Ride Green!
The EcoLicious Equestrian

Check out our full line of EcoLicious natural horse grooming products at www.ecoliciousequestrian.com

GIFT IT UP GREEN!
FREE Shipping throughout the month of December.