Caring for your horse’s tail is an essential part of your grooming routine. Read below for our ambassadors’ top tips and preferred products to keep your horse's tail in top condition. Cut your tail when it’s dry "My tip is to always cut a dry tail. Some horses have curls that drop when wet, and if cut wet, you end up with a tail that's all different lengths once dry." - Olivia Palfreyman Trimming techniques "To trim, I gather the hair from the dock and follow down in a straight line. I use my finger as a guide and then using the Hairy Pony Trimming Scissors follow the finger and cut from eith ..read more

In the world of competitive riding, tail styling is more than just a grooming task; it's an art that enhances your horse's natural beauty and performance. Whether your horse belongs in the dressage arena, flying over eventing courses, or making an impression in the show ring, how you style your horse's tail will impact the overall presentation. Let’s dive into the preferred tail styles across different disciplines, taking into account the unique conformation and gait of each horse. Dressage tails "Dressage horses traditionally sport tails around fetlock length, creating an elongated, elegant i ..read more

Are you struggling with a thin mane or in the midst of growing one out? Hairy Pony Fake It Mane and Tail Enhancements are your secret weapon for creating a jaw-dropping and flawless braid. In this edition of our Learning Hub, brand ambassador Laura Wallace takes us through the process for using Fake Its, as well as a highly anticipated guide on colour matching for your horse. Step by Step Guide Step 1 Prepare and divide your mane as normal. Apply Hairy Pony Taming Wax to the base of the mane to keep everything smooth and secure. Top tip: Always use the Hairy Pony Braiding Mousse when us ..read more

Mastering perfect quarter marks: Show ready in 6 simple steps Achieving stunning quarter marks doesn’t require magic—it’s all about technique and the right tools. We asked Hairy Pony Ambassador, Ebony Darnell to give us a comprehensive guide on how to achieve quarter marks that will make heads turn. Choosing the right Quarter marks for your horse The goal of quarter marks is to enhance the roundness of the hindquarters and the symmetry of the horse’s overall proportions. The marks you make will affect the way your horse's body looks, for example, if your marks are on too much of an angle your ..read more

Do you ever see beautiful grey horses and wonder how they stay so white? For those horse owners who have just bought a beautiful coloured horse or want to know how to improve their horse’s coat, we asked our Groom Ambassador Ebony Toole how she keeps her stunning-coloured horse Reine glowing. Maintenance is Key Regular grooming, washing and rugging are key to maintaining a beautiful white coat and tail. To prevent tails from getting that dreaded yellow tinge, it’s important to always use a tail bag and always regularly wash and change your rugs. Ebony follows a process of washing the horse’s t ..read more

We all want our horses to have thick, shiny, healthy manes and tails, right? Whilst some breeds are blessed with super thick, flowing hair, some of our horses’ manes and tails need some extra TLC to help them look their best, grow longer, and stay as thick as possible! If you have a horse with a thinner mane or tail, or dry, brittle hair – be sure to read this blog! We’ll go through our top techniques and the best products you can use to give your horse’s mane and tail hair a helping hand. Over our years in the industry, we’ve heard some horror stories of tails being chewed off and seen lots o ..read more

Did you know we also create grooming products for your dogs? Our “Hairy Pooch” dog grooming range has everything you need to keep your dog perfectly groomed and feeling fantastic! Here at Hairy Pony, we’re also dog lovers (as we’re sure a lot of other horse people are) and love to take our dogs along on adventures – They’re a part of the family too! So here are our top four products to keep your Hairy Pooch clean after every adventure: Our Pooch and Pet Shampoo At Hairy Pony, we believe natural is best! We’ve carefully and thoughtfully created a dog and pet shampoo that will cleanse and ref ..read more

How to plait your horse like a pro - Tips for plaiting from a professional! They say practice makes perfect, but some helpful pointers can get you there a lot faster! Keep reading to learn the secret steps from a professional, for perfect plaits every time. Zoe Boyce is one of our super talented Hairy Pony Groom Ambassadors and has been working as a professional groom with performance horses for almost ten years, across three different countries! Throughout her career, Zoe has worked in professional stables with both dressage horses and eventing horses, so we can’t think of a better person to ..read more

The winter months bring with them harsh weather conditions – This means our horse’s tails are exposed to the weather and can easily end up dry, tangled, dirty, and damaged! Do you want a silky, smooth, and healthy tail on your horse this winter? If so, read on – We’ll share with you our best tips for maintaining your horse’s tail and keeping it in top condition with this simple maintenance routine. Use a detangling spray every time before you brush  Using a spray in conditioner or detangling spray BEFORE you brush your horse’s tail is a great way to preserve the tail and minimize breakage ..read more

You asked, and we listened! Here are the answers to your questions about horse clipping… Winter is fast approaching which means so is horse clipping time! Have you noticed your horses growing thicker coats for the cold weather ahead? Thick, long hair on your horse can be difficult to manage if you’re riding over the winter, so clipping your horse is a good idea to keep them cooler during exercise and looking well presented. We asked on social media what your questions were about horse clipping and our Hairy Pony Groom Ambassador Airlie Princi has answered! Airlie is a professional ho ..read more