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Thank you Elissa for sharing her experience with EcoLicious products.

“We had a couple warm days that got up to 66 degrees, so I finally got the chance to wash Blue’s tail.  I am so impressed with these products.  I think I had said before that I’d been floating around looking for something that would satisfy me and hadn’t found anything quite right, let alone natural.  I’m so glad I tried this brand now.

“It was getting dark out and started to rain a little, so I didn’t even do that thorough of a job and it still came out great.  The Squeaky Green & Clean Shampoo was wonderful, I couldn’t believe how clean it got his tail all the way up into the base.  It usually takes 2-3 washes and rinses to get all that dirt out and I did not expect it to be clean after just the one wash last night, but it was.  And I mean really clean, not even stained.  His tail was pure white when I finished.  And it was great to be able to put the Silky Moisturizing Rinse Out Coat Mane and Tail Conditioner in right on top of the shampoo.  It saved a lot of time not having to rinse twice.  His tail is super long and thick and stays tied up all the time, so it takes much longer to wash than the average tail.  Once I brought him inside, I wanted to test out how well the conditioner worked, so before I sprayed anything in, I made one big brush stroke from top to bottom and the comb slid right through.  I couldn’t believe it.  That has NEVER happened even with spray on detangler, let alone without it.  It made blow-drying so easy since I didn’t have knots to pick through.

I did finish off with the Moisture Maniac Mane & Tail Detangling Infusion spray on conditioner for good measure and loved how his tail just felt natural when it was all dry.  Everything else I’ve tried made it sticky, waxy, tacky, slimy, or all of the above.  It just felt clean and natural, which is what I was going for.  And the glimmer it left was pretty amazing too.  His hair is sort of transparent, so it’s really hard to get a shine.  I’ll probably never even need to use the whitening product at this rate.”

Ride Green!
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Happy Thanksgiving to you and your furry friends!

Let’s celebrate with a contest. If you’re a Canuck,  Canadian Thanksgiving is long gone, but I’m sure you still have a lot to be thankful for and you can still win FREE stuff.  If you’re answer is drawn, you’ll get a FREE De-Stress Intensive Mane & Tail Treatment The winner will be drawn on Friday- the 25th of November 2011 at noon CST.

Here’s the scoop. We’ve got so much to be thankful for.  And our horses belong to the thankful-for-category big time.  We’re so blessed to have such amazing animals in our lives, so let’s express our thanks. Post your thank you  (short or long are welcomed) along  with a photo of your dear friend on our EcoLicious Facebook Page for a chance to win EcoLicious swag. And most importantly – make sure to whisper the thank you  into your horses ear (an apple and carrot will be a nice touch).

Here are my Thank Yous:

Thank you Cadence for being  such a spirited horse. You challenge me every day, you teach me perseverance, patience and empathy.You teach me how to breathe, observe and stay in the moment. Thank you for showing  me how to be non-judgmental, how to accept and work with whatever life throws at you (in your case a buck, spook or just plain old opinionated  ”I’d rather
not”) lol. Thank you for being you!

Thank you Durango for reminding me that life’s just not about work. We gotta have fun!  Thank you for being my snuggle-to-horse when I’m down. Thank you for always being there for me when I need someone to listen to me. Thank you for forgiving me my mistakes and imperfections – and there’s plenty.

I love you guys from the bottom of my heart!

Ride Green!
The EcoLicious Equestrian

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If a spray on detangler is part of your regular grooming routine, you got to try our EcoLicious Moisture Maniac Detangling Infusion. It’s packed with 100% natural and naturally derived ingredients that condition and detangle your horse’s mane and tail without drying it out. Panthenol & Silk Powder derived from pure Silk Worm Cocoon help restore natural luminosity, retain moisture and nourish your horse’s mane & tail hair. Certified Organic Hemp Oil & Sunflower Seed Oil softens and smoothes while protecting fragile hair from breakage and the reflective properties of Silk Powder act as a natural sunscreen. It’s silicone free. Why? Even though silicone is used in majority of mane & tail products on the market, it does in fact damage hair in a long term. It clogs pores, thus prevents hair from breathing and without any oxygen, the hair cannot regenerate.

Did I mention that it smells heavenly?  Essential Oil of Sweet Orange is known in both equine and human aromatherapy for its mood uplifting properties and it also makes a great conditioner.  Warning : Horses love the scent and might try to eat the bottle, so keep an eye on it. And don’t worry! It won’t attract bugs – unlike us and our horses, the bugs don’t dig citrus scents.

Like all our products – Moisture Maniac is packaged in 100% recycled plastic and the bottle can be recycled once you’re done with it.

And now you can try Moisture Maniac Detangling Infusion for FREE (retail value $22.95), if your order $50 or more. Flat shipping fee $15 anywhere in the US and Canada. Promo code: frMM11. Promo offer will expire on February 8th, 2011.

Ride Green!
The EcoLicious Equestrian

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Here`s the 2nd part of our Comprehensive Guide to Make Your Horse Carpet Ready. Enjoy!

 

Step 3:  Bath time

Drum roll please!  We have finally arrived.   Possibly the most messy but fun part of any pre-show makeover is the bathing portion.  Although I know those of you that own horses who fear the sabre-toothed garden hose may disagree with me, bathing horses can be tons of fun (even if means coming home soaking wet and covered in horse hair!)  

Albeit bathing is pretty self explanatory, it is worth noting that going to the trouble of bathing your horse will only be worth it if you use a good quality natural shampoo (such as Squeaky Green & Clean) that doesn’t leave your horse itching to roll the instant you release them!  Since I have the floor, I also can’t resist reminding everyone to be ever mindful of choosing a water temperature that is comfortable for your horse – no one likes an icy cold bath or scalding hot shower!  

 This is up to you, but I like to thoroughly soak my horse before I start scrubbing so that there is adequate moisture to get a nice foamy froth built up when I take the loofah to ‘em!   Next I go to the mane and tail.  I scrub the base thoroughly to remove any dead skin and dander that may cause itching.

Speaking of my loofah…I like to really go to town with it if my horse has socks – no talcum powders or toxic home remedies here!  With just a little elbow grease you’ll have the kind of vibrant whites Javex users the world over only dream about.   Squeaky is perfect for baths – tough on grime and dirt yet gentle on skin (all while still adding that much sought after moisture and gloss.)  An added bonus is that like all EcoLicious products, a little goes a long way and it’s biodegradable so you can bathe your horse on the grass with a clear conscience. ( Note from EcoLicious Equestrian: we’ll be launching a new EcoLicious whitener in 2011).

Since I mentioned elbow grease earlier, it got me thinking.  While you’re bathing your horse keep an eye out for any itchy spots as you scrub.  My take on this is that if you scratch the itchy spots for them, the need to take scratching into their own hands (or hooves!) post-bath is exponentially reduced!  Besides, why pass up a chance to make my horse feel good and build rapport?  Too many horses want divorces these days!  

 Once I’ve scrubbed my horse from head to toe and gently washed out the shampoo, I like to take things a step further and apply a rinse out conditioner to the entire body, mane and tail like Silky Rinse Out Moisturizing Conditioner.  Not only does it make your horse feel silky soft but it is also made without silicones so you can condition the entire body without worrying that it may cause your saddle to slip.   I like to let the conditioner sit for a few minutes before I proceed with my trusty “lather, rinse, repeat” routine.  During this time I like to rinse out the underside of my horses hooves and take a warm, damp towel to gently clean areas where a loofah-mitt isn’t welcome… 

I should also mention that once I’ve done my final rinse, I use a squeegee or sweat scraper to get the excess water off their coat.   This step is dual-purposed as not only does it save you precious drying time but is also a chance to make sure there is no excess product left on your horse (which will show up in the form of little white bubbles as you scrape along your horses coat.) 

Whenever possible, I like to graze my horse after a bath and allow them to dry in the sun.  That said, when I’m on the show grounds (or the weather isn’t cooperating) I put a cooler on them to prevent chills and keep the coat and mane laying flat. I like to put them back in their stall and give them some quiet time while the bulk of the moisture evaporates.   I’m not one to blow dry my horses…bathing stresses some horses (and handlers!) enough as it is.  I prefer to give everyone a chance to decompress and grab a snack instead.

Step 4:  Treat the Mane and Tail…again!

I know! I’m like a chocoholic that can’t lay off the brownies (and yes, my spell check just confirmed that “chocoholic” is indeed a real word!) but while the mane is still slightly damp I like to mist conditioning product on it before I begin finger combing again.  My go-to-product is Moisture Maniac Mane & Tail Detangling Infusion because it softens the hair and protects it from breakage (which is critical for any of you ladies who know how damaging combing wet hair can be.)  I like to spray liberally into the base of the mane and tail to ensure that I moisturize any areas that could potentially look dry or brittle when I come to braid my horse.  It’s also worth noting that Moisture Maniac contains natural UV filters – a definite bonus for those of you who compete your horses outdoors all summer and hate how the sun fades dark manes and tails.   

Step 5:  Enhance the Coat

For now I will leave the mane and tail to dry and move onto my second favourite part of the makeover experience. We all know how a healthy, lustrous coat can enhance any horses appearance and I am a huge fan of cultivating sheen in my horses.  Once my horse’s coat has dried I use my all time favourite product, Glossy – Gloss Enhancing Coat Tonic.  It not only softens my horses coat but also creates this natural luminosity (which trust me, cannot be duplicated by other products that contain silicones which just coat the hair instead of penetrating and conditioning it.)  

 Further to my sheen obsession, because Glossy is an EcoLicious product, I can spray with wild abandon (and believe me, I do!)  knowing it will never cause my tack to slip.  

Although some may be content with spraying on a coat enhancer I like to take it a step further.  After spraying, I rub the horse down using the palms of my hands, following the direction of hair growth.  I then bring out my secret weapon (the sheepskin grooming mitt!) and rub the horse all over to gently buff their coat to high, glossy sheen.  The Glossy – Gloss Enhancing Coat Tonic is infused with Mica (a shimmering, reflective mineral) and, when combined with the naturally buffing action of the sheepskin, really finishes the look.  Trust me ladies, the sheen is definitely Ray Ban worthy.

Stay tuned for part  3 of our Comprehensive Guide to Make Your Horse Red Carpet Ready! Click here for the part 1.

Naturally yours until next time!
Megan

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It was a warm and sunny fall weekend and we had to take advantage of it and get our hands on a “dirty pony” before it gets too cold for equine beauty makeovers.

And we got our hands on Patches – a sweet Paint girl that was long overdue for some EcoLicious pampering. We scrubbed her head to toe with our Squeaky Green & Clean All Natural Shampoo. She loved the natural Sweet Orange scent that is know in equine aromatherapy for its uplifiting benefits. This shampoo is made with gentle but tough-on-dirt coconut derived ingredients, it is toxin free and 100% biodegradable.  Tea Tree Essential Oil, with its antibacterial & antifungal properties, protects even the most sensitive skin and Silk makes coats soft and silky.

We detangled and conditioned her tail with Silky – a Rinse Out Moisturizing Conditioner and finished it off with spritz of Leave In Detangler Moisture Maniac.  Her tail was vibrant, soft  and full. We applied our EcoLicious soon-to-be-launched whitenener on her legs for the ultimate white. She enjoyed her spa day and a subsequent photoshoot like a true girl would. Check out her beauty shot below. Don’t you love the fall colors?

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