A while ago  Julyne Derrick, Your Guide to Beauty blogged about using Mane 'n Tail Conditioner as a hair conditioner. After reading the post, I had to give it a try. I liked the product, but it disappeared out of the shower once show season started. I bought my bottle at a local 'super store' --one of those places you can buy everything from bok choy to all season tires. You can buy it online too. Quilters I know used horse shampoo to wash their newly made hand crafted quilts because they feel it washes out better and is more gentle than soaps made for fabrics. What products do you share with your horse? Take the poll or leave a comment and tell us about your favorite product.

Standardbreds aren't just track stars, they make great riding and pleasure driving horses too. Rusty Chip, also known as Snickers, began his trail horse training at age two. Now at age six, he's providing his owner with learning and enjoyment. You can read more about Rusty Chip on his gallery page.

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If you're going to dream, dream big!

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Dear Santa, I love my Silverado.
I'd love a new 2010 even more.

From horses trailers better decorated than my house, to 'something from Tiffany's', here's a list of luxury gifts for horse owners. The sky is the limit!  What is on your list of luxury gifts horse lovers dream about?

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There's an old saying "no hoof, no horse". When hooves become badly overgrown, or develop problems like thrush or white line disease, it's often a long and costly road back to good health.

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Hoof care is a very important element of good overall horse care. Do you know how to care of your horse's hooves? Take the Hoof Care Quiz and test your knowledge. Did you know you can get horse quizzes delivered to your email inbox? Sign up now for the Test Your Horse Savvy quiz series.

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