Walking On Volume 7, Issue 2, February 2020 | Page 19
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Removing Excess Hair From Clothes And Equestrian
Riding Equipment
As your horse sheds, it will feel as though the hair is
getting into everything, and you’d be right. Horse tack
and other equestrian riding equipment can deterio-
rate quickly if too much loose hair, mud, and moisture
collect and go untreated. Horse tack, riding apparel, and
other equestrian riding equipment can be wiped down
with a damp cloth, a lint roller, or even patted with duct
tape to remove the hair. Your equestrian riding equip-
ment will last much longer if it is kept clean and oiled.
Your horse tack can cause skin irritations to your
horse, and you, if it is full of loose hair. Blankets, saddle
pads, and stable sheets can be kept free of loose hair by
being shaken out and cleaned off with a stiff brush. Your
equestrian riding equipment is an important tool in
your training arsenal. It must be kept in the best possible
condition.
grooming techniques to ease the process and minimize
its effects. Using this time to keep your horse tack and
other equestrian riding equipment clean and well oiled
can transform the experience from messy and annoying
into a period of bonding, pampering, and loving your
horse that will result in a sleek and elegant summer coat
and a collection of high quality, well cared for equestrian
riding equipment. All your efforts at keeping their coat
and your horse tack clean and well groomed will add
extra points in your favor in this year’s show season.
Anne Coyle is a writer for The Equestrian Corner. They
provide high quality horse tack and equestrian riding equip-
ment that will help minimize the discomfort and irritation of
shedding season.
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While spring shedding season can be irritating and
uncomfortable, you can employ frequent and proper
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