Notes from the counter at The Horse Connection in Bedford, NY. Flies breed in muck and standing water. Removing droppings frequently and managing drainage reduces the fly population far more than treating individual horses.

Notes from the counter at The Horse Connection in Bedford, NY. Packed material in the frog clefts holds moisture and bacteria, which is how thrush starts. Picking out daily is more effective than any

Notes from the counter at The Horse Connection in Bedford, NY. A curry comb, a dandy brush, a body brush, a hoof pick and a mane comb cover the vast majority of daily grooming.

Notes from the counter at The Horse Connection in Bedford, NY. Cohesive bandage sticks to itself and not to hair or skin, which is why it comes off without cutting hair. It is the

Notes from the counter at The Horse Connection in Bedford, NY. A fly mask protects the eyes from flies that spread conjunctivitis and from ultraviolet light, which matters enormously for horses with pink skin