Posts Tagged ‘green horse care’

You know at EcoLicious Equestrian we’re always looking for ways to combine the beauty factor for show ring caliber results with natural health and wellness benefits.  That’s why we’ve added another performance grooming essential to our beauty lineup of all natural, environmentally friendly equine products.  Our new Glamorous Facial Highlighter offers that special finishing shine around the muzzle and eye area, and really turns up the drama on horses of all colors. It’s like visiting the makeup counter with your horse.

Giving your horse that little extra touch of glamour before your turn in the show ring can make the difference in your score, not to mention you and your horse’s confidence level as you make your grand entrance.

Glamorous uses the natural reflective power of Mica mineral to add shimmer with the added bonus of natural protection from harmful UV rays. Beeswax and certified Hemp Oil moisturize and soothe the skin and coat, while Sweet Orange essential oil makes it smell heavenly.

Like all of EcoLicious Equestrian’s grooming products, ingredients are all natural and environmentally friendly and are human grade so are safe to use on people and animals. There are no toxic ingredients or silicones that give slick shine but are petroleum based. A touch of Glamorous on your shoulders, arms or gams will glam you up too.

For information on Glamorous Equine Facial Highlighter click here.
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How about some FREE custom made bracelet made with your horse’s tail or mane? Do I hear you say YES?

Whitened with EcoLicious Blinded by the White Treatment

We’re very happy to announce together with Galla Designs Horse Hair Jewelery a contest, where you can win one of those. They have a wide selection of jewelery from bracelets and necklaces to rings or watches. Check out their full line of products at  http://galladesigns.com/

Trish, the talented designer behind these creations, uses our products on the mane & tail hair she uses for her jewelery and is a big believer in our Blinded by the White Coat, Mane & Tail Whitening Treatment. Read her product testimonial here.

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How?

Answer  a question for us and email it to letusknow@ecoliciousequestrian.com

Question:

How do you keep up your horse’s mane and tail? Do you trim, bang, pull, roach, braid…? You get the idea. Submit your answers by Wednesday June 13th, 2012. The winner will be announced on Thursday June 14th.

The EcoLicious Equestrian
Your Horse. Your Earth. Your Choice.

If you’ve ever showed up at your horse’s paddock to find him a tail rubbed raw and clumps of tail hair falling out, you know what it feels like. You want to cry, you want to scream, you want to be mad at him, but you know it’s not his fault, so you just quietly despair (or not so quietly, if you’re anything like me). You know how long it takes to have the precious hair grow back. FOREVER!

Spring is in full swing and if you live in an area known for ticks, guess what…The reason behind the sudden onslaught of tail rubbing might be ticks nested at the  base of your horse’s tail. Some horses have a mild allergic reaction to tick bites – like my gelding – and they get so itchy they just can’t help themselves.

Solution? No quickie here. It takes elbow grease, a wide tooth comb and a bit of time.  Especially if your horse’s tail is thick. Peeling a layer after a layer of hair and examining every bit and piece of your horse’s tail base is quite a detective work, but it has to be done (if you care about your horse’s tail enough that is). Signs that you’re getting close to finding one is a yellow like crumbs in the affected area.  Pluck the ticks you find out with a pair of tweezers.

And how do you prevent the tick infestation at the base of the tail in the first place? We’ve figured out that thorough, regular and generous application of our 100% Natural De-Stress Intensive Mane and Tail Treatment does a triple duty. It not only leaves your horse’s tail, radiant, smooth and tangle free, it also makes ticks stay away. Rubbing  De-Stress into the base of the tail also promotes healthy hair growth thanks to rosemary plant extract and Tee Tree Oil is a powerful antibacterial.

And did I mention that your horse will love you? He will make all kinds of funny approving faces and if he’s anything like my boy, he will come and stick his bum in your face to tell you : “mom can I have some more”?

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What is it like to have a Grooming Job? Super excited to share this guest blog post by the people who know this more than anybody else – Professional Equine Grooms. If career as a pro equine groom is something you wish to pursue, joining their community is the best first step you can take.

This is a great question, with so many levels! Mainly, it’s a whole lot of responsibility, with not a whole lot of time in the spotlight. Grooming, by it’s very nature, is a behind the scenes job. You are there before dawn sometimes, and after sunset on many occasions. The barn and horses magically get cleaned several times a day. Multiple feedings are taken care of, and hay seems to stack itself. A perfect stranger, new to horses, might get the idea that it’s very little work! Ultimately, a Groom is responsible for many other things besides just stacking hay and sweeping the barn. The health and well being of the horse is top priority.

You are responsible for knowing each horse inside and out, top to bottom, front to back. And having that knowledge, you are responsible for noticing any and all changes in your horses. How they act, how they eat, how they poop. Upon noticing any change, you are responsible for carrying out the directions of your Employer, the Veterinarian, or the Farrier. You are also responsible for carrying out the “plan” of the day. What’s the riding plan? The turnout plan? The hand walking plan? Is the Veterinarian or Farrier coming? Hay or shavings delivery? (And don’t get me started on what to do if someone is early or late – kick in those multi-tasking tools!)

There are, of course, many other dimensions to the job description that don’t involve the horses directly. Taking care of the barn, tack, feed room, tack room, arenas, and turn outs also falls under your umbrella. It’s a long day with lots to do! Yes, having a Grooming job is tough and busy, it’s also very rewarding. There is nothing like watching your horse enter the gate, go down centerline, or have a clear round. There’s a bit of pride knowing that your horse is turned out beautifully because of 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

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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