February 4, 2010 – 12:29 pm
 Break up your horse’s daily winter routine by showing your horse some fun with horse toys and pampering him with some delicious horse treats. Your horse needs your loving care all throughout the year, but giving him a treat or toy is sure to make him feel special and loved. Plan a fun day to spend with your horse and your horse is sure to enjoy it!
The Stable Snax Horse and Pony Treat by Ginger Ridge contains no molasses and makes a healthy treat or snack to give to your horse or pony. These treats fit nicely in your pocket or a small treat bag and are convenient to give to your horse anytime of the day. Both horses and ponies love the taste of this multi-grain snack and these treats are the perfect size for a horse or pony.
For a sweet treat, give your hose the Carrot Cake Horse Treats or the Alfalfa And Apple Horse Treatsby FM Browns as a reward or treat for a special horse. Both kinds of treats are made of nutritious ingredients that add the perfect amount of sweetness to the treats. The carrot cake horse treats are made with carrots, apples and raisins that horses love to eat it. The alfalfa and apple treats are high in fiber and made with wholesome apples for the perfect touch of sweetness.
To make your horse feel special and to help prevent your horse from becoming bored in the stall, give your horse a toy like the Jolly Jumbo Lick Horse Toy for hours of fun licking in the stall. This fun and tasty horse toy is easy to install in your horse’s stall and will help to keep your horse happy and busy licking for hours. Put your horse’s favorite snack in the center for hours of licking fun and the toys on each end are made for hours of horse play.
January 28, 2010 – 11:52 am
 Keeping your horse’s stall smelling fresh and clean can be difficult all year long, but it is a necessary task. Maintaining your horse’s stall on a regular basis makes cleaning easier for you and is better for the health of your horse, which can save you money in the long run. Your horse’s stall can be a breeding ground for a variety of unpleasant bacteria and germs. If you follow these tips, you will have less work in the long run and more time to spend with your horse.
- If you are limited on time, try to spend at least 10 minutes each day on each stall doing a quick clean-up of the stall. Create a checklist of tasks that can be done quickly.
- Use a manure fork, like the Ergo Future Fork, to help reduce the strain on your back when picking up manure and soiled bedding.
- Use a large garbage can with a muck cart to make throwing away the manure and soiled bedding much easier. Whether you dispose of the waste by composting it or throw it in the trash, it is important to remove of it right away.
- After the manure and soiled bedding has been removed use a hose to quickly clean out the stall. The Heated Pirit Hose is great for use all year long in your barn because it has contains a heating element to warm the water in the winter. Give your horse’s stall a quick hose down to help wash away urine and other debris.
- Lastly, make sure that your horse tack is put away to prevent it from becoming soiled or destroyed by critters. A tack box is great for safely storing your tack. One of my favorite tack boxes is the Tack Trunk with Tray Model 700. This tack box is great for keeping your tack organized and clean.
January 25, 2010 – 11:55 am
 Keeping your horse’s mane and tail hair neat and managed throughout the year can be time consuming. However, if you know the proper way for keeping your horse’s mane and tail hair out of trouble it doesn’t have to be that difficult. Here are some simple tips that every horse owner should know:
- The most important step in maintaining the mane and tail hair is to use the proper shampoo and conditioner on the hair. Use a shampoo and conditioner that is especially formulated for use on this type of hair. The Mane n Tail Equine Shampoo by Straight Arrow Products is made with moisturizes and other emollients that leave the mane and tail hair looking great. Wet the mane and tail hair first and lather it up. You can also massage the shampoo into the skin also while you are washing the mane and tail. Once you are finished, rinse out the hair thoroughly until the water is clean.
- Next, use a conditioner, such as the Mane n Tail Equine Detangler, to help remove the tangles and make brushing much easier. Leave the conditioner in for a short while so it absorbs into the hair and leaves it feeling soft and silky. Rinse out the conditioner thoroughly and dry the hair with a brush and a hair dryer for a smooth finish.
- Lastly, to help prevent the hair from getting tangled or messy, you may also want to finish the hair with a braid. Braiding your horses mane and tail hair is great for keeping it neat and clean and helps to save you time grooming the hair on a daily basis. If you plan on braiding the hair, the Mane and Tail Spray N Braid makes the braiding job easier. Just spray on your horse’s hair after it has been cleaned and it not only makes braiding easier, but it smells great. Section the mane hair off to make braiding easier and after you have completed a braid, use one of the Tail Tamer Slick Equine Bands is help keep it in place. These bands are made of a special elastic that will not harm your horse’s hair when it is removed.
January 18, 2010 – 12:30 pm
 Nothing is scarier for a horse owner than when your horse becomes sick. If your horse has a persistent cough, it is important to control your horse’s cough and help reduce the amount of mucus in your horse’s lungs to make breathing easier and to help prevent your horse’s condition from becoming worse. It is a good idea to give your horse a cough medication to make your horse feel better and to keep your horse hydrated all winter long.
A great equine respiratory supplement to give to your horse on a regular basis when he is suffering from a cough is the Neb-30 Equine Respiratory Supplement by Vapco. This equine respiratory supplement is formulated to help reduce the amount of mucus in your horse’s lungs for easier breathing and ideal for horse’s with a persistent cough. Use this liquid medication in a nebulizer and place the nebulizer in your horse’s stall with the medicated air blowing directly on your horse. After one treatment, you will see immediate results and your horse will be breathing easier.
If your horse’s cough is considered a “barn” cough or is caused by seasonal allergies, use an oral anti-histamine to help treat your horse’s cough like the AniHist – Oral Cough Control/Expectorant for Horses. This oral equine respiratory supplement is easy to administer to your horse and may be mixed in with your horse’s feed. It works quickly and helps to prevent coughing due to allergies.
To help keep the air in your horse’s stall easier to breathe, especially in the winter, use a dehumidifier in the barn and use the Breathe Easy Menthol Eucalyptus Kit for Horses to provide your horse with a soothing eucalyptus scent to breathe in and soothe the lungs. This plug-in starts working right away and creates an easy-to-breathe environment in the stall for your horse.
January 14, 2010 – 3:01 pm
 Keeping your horse free of worms can be virtually impossible because of their exposure to a large number of parasites in their environment. When your horse becomes infested with worms, it can become very sick from the infestation and can even lead to death. It is important to use a de-wormer on a regular basis to help prevent your horse from becoming infested. There are a variety of de-wormers made especially for horses that are safe for your horse to have consistently.
For treatment on a daily basis, use Continuex Daily De-wormerby Farnam to help keep your horse free of parasites such as strongylus vulgaris larval. This effective de-wormer is made to be mixed in with your horse’s feed and can even be used on a wound dressings to help keep the wound cleaner and free of parasites.
Liqui-Care P Equine De-wormerby Farnam may also be used on a regular basis to prevent worms. This de-wormer is easy to use and is available in a liquid form. Use this de-wormer on your horse’s feed by pouring it over the feed. Your horse will love the vanilla flavor and this formula makes treating your horse easy and convenient.
To improve the look and condition of your horse’s coat and prevent a worm infestation, Strongid C2X is a great de-wormer to use. This de-wormer is concentrated, so that you don’t have to use as much. It works great on a variety of animals and may be used on a daily basis to help prevent your horse and other animals from becoming sick.
Using a horse de-wormer on a regular basis is important for the health of your horse. Check out Shane’s Tackfor a variety of effective horse dewormers.
January 11, 2010 – 1:36 pm
 It is important to keep your horse blankets clean and fresh all year long. By washing them with the appropriate washes, they will last longer, while staying fresher and cleaner. When washing your horse blankets, make sure to follow the label instructions on the blanket for the appropriate water temperature to wash them in. It is also important to dry the blankets according the label instructions or hang them up to dry if they are made of a waterproof material.
A great blanket wash to use is the Natural Blend Blanket Wash by Tanners. This wash is concentrated for lots of washes and works hard to clean all types of horse blankets including nylon, cotton, canvas, insulated horse blankets and even plastic or washable leather. Only a small amount of this wash is needed to thoroughly clean and wash all of your horse blankets and can even wash all of your waterproof clothing without destroying the material.
Another great wash for your horse blankets, saddle pads and more is the Saddlers Blanket Washby Saddlers JM Inc. Just use a small amount, only one tablespoon of wash, in the washing machine to help get your horse blankets and more clean and smelling fresh. This wash is available in a one pound tub and will wash many, many loads of blankets and more.
To wash all of your horse’s blankets, towels, saddle pads and more, use the Micro-TEK Anti-Microbial Equine Blanket Wash by Eqyss International to help rid your items of a variety of harmful germs, including ringworm and girth itch, that are easy to spread and cause problems for your horse. This wash contains no soap and should not be mixed with detergent. It is concentrated, so only a small amount is needed to clean and sanitize. It is made to be gentle and will not irritate your horse’s skin. Use this wash to remove bad smelling odors and keep everything fresh and clean!
January 5, 2010 – 12:06 am
 Preventing your horse from having boredom in the stall during the winter is easy if you provide your horse with plenty of stimulation in the stall. When you offer your horse a variety of fun activities to do in the stall and he will be less likely to cause destruction in the stall. Your horse will be happier and you will be happier too!
A great way to help elevate stall boredom is to add a hanging toy up in your horse’s stall. A popular toy to add to your horse’s stall is the Jolly Stall Snack with Ball. This toy combines a tasty treat for your horse to lick attached to a colorful ball that is fun for your horse to toss around in the air. Your horse will have hours of fun playing with the ball and licking the flavored treat. Treat refills are available in a variety of flavors.
Another fun toy for your horse’s stall is the Horse Pac-a-fier Toy by Horseman’s Pride. This unique toy is scented to attract your horse and rotates when your horse licks it. Horses like the feel of the pacifier and enjoy licking it. It is easy to install in the stall and helps to make a long winter’s day much more interesting.
For extra fun in your horse’s stall, give your horse the tasty, fun horse treat, Uncle Jimmys Hangin Balls. Easy to hang up in your horse’s stall, your horse will enjoy trying to get to the ball and love the taste. This ball treat is available in four flavors that horse’s love and is sure to keep your horse entertained for many hours.
To keep your horse from cribbing and happy during the winter, give your horse a fun stall treat for hours of entertainment.
December 29, 2009 – 1:58 pm
 It is important to maintain the condition of your horse’s hooves throughout the year, especially in the winter. If your horse’s hooves become infected with thrush or damaged from stones, your horse will have a hard time walking and functioning as a horse. In order to keep your horse’s hooves healthy and your horse active, you should check and clean them on a daily basis. By following these steps, your horse should have healthy hooves all winter long:
- Always keep a hoof pick on hand for a quick cleaning of the inner hoof area. Use the hoof pick like the Luckystar Hoof Pick to get out debris such as mud, dirt, rocks, snow and more that is stuck is stuck in the hoof. To clean the hoof with a hoof pick, support the hoof with one hand and point the hoof pick away from you with the other hand. Clean the area around the frog, but do not touch the frog with the hoof pick.
- Use a hoof brush to remove smaller particles from the hoof. A hoof brush is more gentle than a hoof pick and great for exposing stones and other stuck debris that will need to be removed by a hoof pick. Clean the outer part of the hoof with the brush once the inner hoof area has been cleaned.
- Examine the hoof once it has been cleaned to see if there is an infection or another problem with the hoof. If your horse hooves are exposed to mud, snow or rain, apply a coat of Hoof Mud Shield Powder to help make the hoof waterproof. This powder may be applied daily to your horse’s legs and hooves to help keep them healthy and to help prevent the hooves from softening. In addition, the Keratex Hoof Gel is great for dry or cracked hooves and works to help repair damage to the hooves.
December 24, 2009 – 4:01 pm
The staff at ShanesTack.com would like to extend a very happy Christmas to all horse owners across the US and all of our wonderful customers.
With the holidays,comes a sense of love and brotherhood that bonds us as humans. We all share a love of horses and that common bond is what we celebrate this holiday season. A connection of sorts that puts a smile on our faces.
Now that the gift buying has subsided, be sure to stop by and save on our end of the year clearances, in addition to our coupon: christbday which gives you $10 off any orders >$75.
Merry Christmas and don’t forget to stop by and save on farm, equine and home necessities in our end of the year sales.
Pictured to the right is Blue Lotion Topical Antiseptic for Horses by Animed. Blue Lotion Topical Antiseptic is a wound dressing and antiseptic for use on cattle, dairy cattle, dogs, horses, sheep and goats. It is a fast-drying antiseptic wound dressing and gall lotion to aid in the prevention of superficial infections. Save on Blue Lotion and other equine and farm supplies with coupon: christbday.
Merry Christmas from Ray, Mary, Rachel, Michelle, Jake, Greg, Shane, Nicayla and Nicole
December 22, 2009 – 1:33 am
 Keep your feet warm and comfortable when cleaning your stall out or caring for your horse during the winter by wearing a great pair of Bogs. Bog boots are made with waterproof materials and an antimicrobial material that will keep your feet comfortable by allowing them to breathe. Great for wearing in wet weather such as snow, rain, ice and more. Bogs are available in women’s, men’s, or children sizes and a variety of fun and practical styles.
For women, the Womens Classic High Bogs Boot is perfect for year round use around your barn. This high boots will keep your feet and shins warm even when working around ice cold water. When the boots get dirty, just hose them off and place somewhere warm to dry. You will love the look and feel of these boots and they will last you for many years to come!
Bogs makes a great boot for men who work on the farm or ranch. The Bogs Mens Black Rancher Boot is a stylish, yet practical boot for any man. These boots are made with waterproof material that is sure to keep your feet dry and warm even when working in the coldest temperatures. This great boot is available in a wide range of sizes and has a comfortable fit.
Another great pair of Bogs boots for men is the Bogs Classic High Boot. It has the same great, comfortable fit as the women’s classic high and is sure to keep your feet and shins warm and dry all winter long. The height of the boot shaft makes it ideal for walking around the pasture in the snow or rain. These boots are also made of 100% waterproof material that is easy to care for when they get dirty from mud and are also available in a wide range of sizes.
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