Can you see us??

ENDURE

We will be there, will you?  Come ride at the Endure ride at the Jim Edgar Panther Creek Park.  Its beautiful!

Toklat Woolback and Coolback

Ever wonder what the difference between the Toklat Woolback and Coolback is?  Let us answer all your questions!  Check it out!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M5OJkc91QkI

Cure Thrush in 4 Easy Steps

"Smelly feet are more than an embarrassment for horses. A noxious rotting odor emanating from the underside of a hoof is a distinct sign of a fungal infection called thrush. The responsible organism, Spherophorus neaophorus, eats away at the tissues of the frog, leaving a blackish ooze on the surface. Thrush rarely causes lameness and poses no major health hazard. But if you encounter the condition in your barn, you will want to review--and probably revise--your management routine."

Read about the cure at:

http://equusmagazine.com/article/eqthrush305-10279 

Memorial Day Ride

Did you have a nice Memorial Day ride?  It was a good weekend here for a day spent outside with the ones we love most.  If you enjoyed a little horse time, we want to see your smiling faces, or your horses!  Lets see some pictures!  We would love to share them on our Facebook, blog and Pinterest to show the world our wonderful Customers.  We wouldn't be here without you guys.  Thank you.

Oooh La La!

Look at these!  Somebody likes bright colors!  We kinda like them too.  ;)

Happy Memorial Day

Preperation for the newest video.  We will be showing you the differences between the Toklat Woolback and Coolback girths coming up on the 28th!  Don't miss it!

Well we have us another video! Come watch Sherri as she shows off our excellent line of sunglasses.  Trust me, you need a pair of these.


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5P8jYn9cTu0

The Store Mascots

Well, if you ever wonder what its like trying to film with animals, heres a good insight.  You can see for yourself during the bloopers of our Redmond Equine video, that horses don't always cooperate when on camera. It's not like I can say, "Hey you!  Will you watch where your stepping please!"  I mean, I can, but he's not going to get it.  "Oops! Sorry ma'am."  Ya.  No.  Not going to happen.  haha!  However they keep things light and entertaining.  You can watch Cash pick my pockets during the attempt at filming.

Here's a little insight on our little store mascots.  We use them for all kinds of things.  They are in our videos and they model a lot of tack for us.

 

Don't let them fool you!  As horse people are aware, every horse has an attitude all his own.  Cash is a camera hog and wants to be in your pocket all the time.  He's very hard to film because he can't just stay put.  He just wants to be loved.....or fed.

"Hey, hey you!  Where's my carrot?"

Then, there is Mickey (aka Mic).  He has a totally different personality.  If you don't have a cookie, you can just forget about Mic being interested.  He would much rather keep to himself.  Besides, that camera thingy just might eat him.

"Thank you, but no thank you.  I do believe I will be staying over yonder."

 Gotta love the boys. 

Well would you look at that!  Hope you guys got to watch the run.  So exciting!  Crossing our  fingers for the Triple Crown!


http://www.msn.com/en-us/sports/horseracingspecial/kentucky-derby-winner-american-pharoah-crosses-finish-line-first-in-preakness-stakes/ar-BBjS67f?ocid=ansspap11 

How'd it go?

So?  How'd the ride go?  We want to hear your stories and see your pictures!  Hope you came to visit us!  I wasn't able to make it, but I did have a pretty good ride myself.  :)  Hope to hear from you!

Sam

Well, that is a beauty!

Just look at how the Glow in the Dark material reflects the light from the room.  This stuff is great!  Especially when combined with the hot pink.  We think its pretty cool.  What are your thoughts on the Glow in the Dark?  What color would you put it on?

Upcoming Ride!

Don't forget about us this weekend!  The EKAHA Hill & Dale ride will be in Hillsdale, KS.  Come see us and enjoy the weekend from the back of your horse.  The way a weekend should be spent. ;)  Hope to see you there!

Montana Cincha Mohair Girths

Come watch our video!  Our latest video covers the joys and comforts of the Mohair Girths.  Keep a look out for our upcoming video on sunglasses!!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n4meM6e2y44

Blingin the Tack

Look at this headstall!  Sure is a pretty one.  We really enjoyed making this for our Customer.  The crystal bling really sets off the rubies.  What do ya think???  We want to hear from you!  ( Sorry the picture is a bit fuzzy.  Had to take it with my phone today. )

"Scratches, Rainrot and Other Equine Skin Conditions"

"By the Editors of EQUUS magazine

Winter can be rough on your horse's skin. Moisture from rain and snow encourages bacteria and other pathogens to grow. And thick winter coats---plus layers of blankets---can allow conditions to go unnoticed for days or even weeks as they worsen. Treating established skin problems can be difficult when bathing isn't an option. Your best bet for keeping your horse's skin in good shape this winter is watching out for the conditions most likely to develop so you can begin treatment as early as possible.

 
Scratches. One of the easiest skin problems to identify and treat, scratches is a bacterial infection affecting the skin at a horse's pastern. The bacteria take hold when repeated exposure to wet conditions strips away the skin's protective oils, causing chapping and cracking. The earliest sign of scratches is formation of a crust on the back of the pastern, so do an inspection daily as you pick out your horse's hooves. If you see signs of scratches, wash the affected area with an anti-bacterial shampoo, then rinse and dry it completely. Drying the area is extremely important and will probably require a hair dryer in winter months. Finally, trim the longer pastern hairs and slather the area with an antibiotic ointment followed by a layer of Desitin or ich-tham-mol to provide a barrier to further moisture. (If it's too cold to wash the leg, skip directly to the trimming and ointment steps.) Avoid picking off tightly attached scabs because that can be painful to the horse. Instead, use a clean cloth to wipe the ointment from the leg every other day. The softened crusts will slide off easily. Then reapply the ointment.

Rainrot. The bacterium that causes rainrot, Dermatophilus congolensis, normally lives on the skin with no adverse effects. However, a rain followed by humid conditions can allow the bacteria to multiply and irritate hair follicles, leading to painful crusting and hair loss on the top of the rump and along "runoff" lines of the flanks. Older horses and those with compromised immune systems are most likely to develop rainrot. The earliest signs are ruffled-looking patches of coat---caused by hair follicles standing on end slightly---combined with warm and possibly sensitive skin.

A daily grooming session or at least a peek under the blankets is necessary to notice these changes. A course of anti-biotics at the earliest stages can head off rainrot, so consider calling your veterinarian if you see signs of the condition.

If scabs have already developed and bathing isn't possible, slather the spots with mineral oil to loosen the crusts and allow them to slide off easily. With the scabs gone, you can treat the bacteria beneath them with an antiseptic wash. When the weather warms up, a full bath with a medicated, antidandruff shampoo followed by a long spell in the warm sun will help clear up rainrot.


This article first appeared in EQUUS issue #424. "

Thank You!!

We would just like to say a great big thank you to our wonderful tech department; aka Chris.  He puts a lot of hard work into keeping not only our website up, but at making these videos a success.  (Notice how I had to get sneaky with the pictures?  haha!)  We just wanted to share your awesomeness with the world! Thank you for all you do Chris!  We would be lost without you!

Gotta Love Fergus

Getting Started in Endurance

"Welcome! The education pages are intended to help new AERC members get started in the sport of endurance riding and to provide in-depth information for experienced riders.
We hope to provide you with everything from the tried-and-true basics to trying your first 100-mile ride all the way to the latest research from around the world. Whether you are a newbie or a national champion, we hope you will find some answers, something that will get you thinking . . ."

Get the full Article here!

http://www.aerc.org/Education_New_Start_page.aspx

Upcoming Events!

We will be on the road again!  Hope to see you there!

So....this has been our latest little project!  We are very excited to show you our newest video on Redmond Equine Minerals.  What do you think?  We want to hear your feedback!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tf1yA2R6Fpw

That moment when your camera guy is scared of a fuzzy......

Congrats to American Pharaoh

We just want to make a shout out to American Pharaoh, the winner of this years Kentucky Derby.  He can an excellent race.  Read all about him at the following link, along with a video of his race!

http://www.msn.com/en-us/sports/horseracingspecial/favorite-american-pharoah-rallies-to-win-kentucky-derby/ar-BBj5FGb?ocid=ansnewsap11#image=1

This is so sweet of them!  Its a wonderful thing they do here.  Check them out:

http://www.bhfer.org/

Mothers Day Special

Derby Day

Don't forget!  The all famous Kentucky Derby is coming up!  It will be ran this Saturday the 2nd.  Thats tomorrow!  Don't miss it.  We will all be watching.

Happy Trails!

Hello World!

Good afternoon everyone!  It's been a while, but we are getting back on the horse.

Its that time of year again and things are really picking up around here.  On top of all the beautiful tack we are making, we are also beginning the journey of film making.  We are producing product videos to provide you with all the answers to your questions.  Thanks to our handyman Chris, these are turning out really cool!  Keep up with us on our blog or our facebook.  We also have a YouTube channel so you can catch all the latest videos.  Keep an eye out!

https://www.facebook.com/pages/Horse-Lovers-Outlet/221050811281768

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NCdDtfSyops

Thanks for reading!

Happy Trails!