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What Is It Like to Be a Pro Equine Groom?

April 5th, 2012 |

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

January 18th, 2012 |

Author: equestrian

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

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