Look back at our struggle for freedom, Trace our present day’s strength to its source; And you’ll find that man’s pathway to glory Is strewn with the bones of the horse. ~Author Unknown Originally called Decoration Day, Memorial Day is a day of remembrance for those who have died in service to our country. It [...]
May11
The 11 Month Equine Mothers Miracle
This Mother’s Day, take a moment to appreciate mothers of all kinds – humans and animals alike. There’s so much involved in the creation and delivery of offspring. Take gestation periods for example, the period during which an embryo develops in the womb. We all know that as humans, our gestation period lasts approximately nine [...]
May08
A Word from the President of Straight Arrow Products, Inc.
To everybody affected by the recent events between Mane ‘n Tail and NYCLASS, Mane ‘n Tail is not a supporter of banning any horse activities, whatsoever, when our products were donated for the NY CLASS event we were led to believe by NYCLASS that we were contributing to the welfare of horses, we did not [...]
Apr30
What’s in a name?
Every story has a beginning.Every horse has a history. Take the story of Mane ‘n Tail for example: Originally created on the Katzev family horse farm in rural New Jersey, the Original Mane ‘n Tail Conditioner was a solution for their own horses. They wanted to counteract the harsh cleaning products on the market with [...]
Apr17
Mane ‘n Tail enthusiast and talented Eventer, Caroline Martin
Mane ‘n Tail enthusiast and talented Eventer, Caroline Martin has been a busy lady these past couple weeks. She has been traveling and showing her string of horses and preparing to move up north back to her Pennsylvania farm from her season in Florida…all while fitting in High School courses privately! Juggling a full-time career, [...]
Apr13
Mane ‘n Tail Coupon Alert!
For all of you Equine Mane ‘n Tail product fans! See the May 2012 issues of Equus, Horse & Rider and Trail Rider magazines for some amazing coupons…courtesy of Mane ‘n Tail! Find out more about these magazines. Our products are available in local beauty and tack shops. If you are unable to find our [...]
Apr10
Spring so soon? Felt like it never left.
Spring has sprung with above normal temps. Much of the east coast has had a mild winter, so we’re not that surprised. This was a cost savings to many horse owners, who saved expenses in plowing, bedding and utilities. However, those nasty equine skin conditions that the cold keeps at bay, are just appearing earlier. [...]
Mar27
It’s Show Time!
This week: it’s show time! Last week, a young newcomer to the sport, Ashley, told us all about prepping for her first horse show. This week’s blog is once again straight from the horse’s mouth (so-to-speak): When we arrived at the show, I wasn’t as nervous as I had been when I woke up. They [...]
Mar08
What was your first time like?
I asked a friend of my teenage daughter, Ashley, a young newcomer to riding horses on what motivated her to start showing. She is also my motivation for learning to love equines! I mention and show photos of her and her horse many times in previous blogs. Here’s a piece of what she wrote about [...]
Feb28
What is your horse telling you?
Get better at understanding what horses try to communicate in their actions, verbal, and body language. Understanding horse behavior and language is known to help achieve successful and caring outcomes. Horse Talk Radio was the clearinghouse of information for all horse owners, and Warren Weschler was its Voice of Horsemanship. Warren noticed that when a [...]
