What products have been game-changers for your routine?

[equinelibrium]

@Displaced Yankee

I love this stuff too. I spritz all my clipping clients after I’m finished and use it 3 times a week on my own horse. At the recommendation of a fellow COTHer I also add a little bit to my fly spray in the summer.

Another vote for Healthy Hair Care Moisturizer! I use it daily in the summer with a cloth. I find it works better than most body/dandy brushes to get the dust out. Normally I’ll curry, dandy brush, then use a cloth with the moisturizer. If I’m showing or want my horse looking particularly shiny, I’ll use the body brush after the cloth.

Thanks for the idea of adding some to fly spray - genius!

The HandsOn grooming gloves are great too, as are the Eponia Tiger’s Tongue sponges. :yes:

[Xctrygirl]

Ok for me…

Acavallo Opera Stirrups. The wide foot bed was a suggestion from @PNWjumper. The brand I chose myself and I mean it’s been a huge game changer.

Equiline Dynamic jump saddle. It came with Cudo but my God do I love it. I will be my selling my Devoucoux shortly. Really.

Heritage gloves. Love them.

Oldies but goodies. Dawn soap for washing and Laser Sheen concentrate for tails. Works well on all horses.

Blue Seal Sentinel LS feed. I’m conformed. Love that I can feed much less and see more results.

Em

[intheirons]

I just got a Miss Shield for Christmas and I have to say, I already can tell it is going to be a game changer. My face burns so easily, and I think it’s going to be so nice to have the extra visor come summer.

My horse has a super sleek coat and high withers, so I’ve always had to use a sticky pad under the saddle pad to keep his saddle from moving; however, I recently purchased the Professional’s Choice girth and it keeps things in place so well that I don’t have to use the sticky pad anymore. It’s also so easy to clean and seems more comfortable for my horse.

I also have used a Tiger’s Tongue on my guy and he loves it and it does a great job getting him shiny.

I know this isn’t a new one… but my tack was getting too sticky for my liking and I cleaned it with ammonia and that worked wonders.

Dreams n’ schemers socks and the Noble Equine Peddies are incredible… I’ve poked holes in all of my socks except for these ones.

And I must say, the lululemon work out shirts have become some of my favorite shirts to ride in… they’re super breathable and light!

[Pico_Banana]

Mane-ly Long Hair “shock” treatment. You mix equal parts of their conditioner and polisher in your hands and then slather on your horse’s mane and tail. I apply heavily. Wait until the next day and then pick or brush (using a Wet brush!). It somehow cleans the hair and also makes it feel soft, clean, healthy, and untangled. My mare’s tail has literally never looked like this except right after a bath. She also appears to be less itchy, which is a nice bonus. I do this about every three days. Really, really love it!

[Peggy]

Tiger’s Tongue. So many functions. Even does an awesome job on patio furniture.

I’ve become rather fond of the Foot Huggies boot socks.

The Hands On grooming gloves seem less annoying to sensitive horses than some other curries. There are a variety of nubby things for different body parts. Using them on both hands equals faster grooming. And you can grab things while you’re wresting them—handy for bathing or pasture grooming.

For those with the Haas bushes, what do you recommend as a seating point or starter set? Something that complements the Tiger’s Tongue.,.

[luvmyhackney]

Tigers Tongue, my Leistner brushes which I like better than my Haas brushes

Cantu conditioner found in the ethnic section - amazing for conditioning and tangles, then spray with Healthy Healthcare to seal in the moisture. Love my Best Friends comfort plus Bareback pad

[Another-Bay]

@kaya842

If you dunk the bit in a water bucket or wipe off (like you would with a regular bit) they do not get gunky at all! They do change shape and mold to the horse’s mouth a bit which I like.

Completely fascinating! I have never met anyone who has used one. Thanks for the info.

[Another-Bay]

It sounds like I need a Tiger’s Tongue…

[billiebob]

@Peggy I have the Schimmel brush and this softer one, although don’t ask me how to pronounce its name lol. They both get used 4-5x a week and both look and work as if they were brand new 5+ years later.

https://www.ridingwarehouse.com/Haas…page-HFGB.html

@Another-Bay everyone needs a Tiger’s Tongue! They are even picky TB approved.

My game-changers have been Gary Mundy leathers – custom lengths that don’t cost more than your horse! – and Compositi Reflex irons for my jumping saddle. I have crappy ankles and these reduce the pain significantly.

And, like everyone else, a Tiger’s Tongue!

[ERG]

These are my favorite type of posts! I love hearing what everyone else is loving

[Another-Bay]

@billiebob

@Peggy I have the Schimmel brush and this softer one, although don’t ask me how to pronounce its name lol. They both get used 4-5x a week and both look and work as if they were brand new 5+ years later.

https://www.ridingwarehouse.com/Haas…page-HFGB.html

@Another-Bay everyone needs a Tiger’s Tongue! They are even picky TB approved.

My game-changers have been Gary Mundy leathers – custom lengths that don’t cost more than your horse! – and Compositi Reflex irons for my jumping saddle. I have crappy ankles and these reduce the pain significantly.

And, like everyone else, a Tiger’s Tongue!

I am excited to have a Smartpak purchase that I know comes so highly regarded!

I am currently part of a blessed subset of the equestrian community that does not have the knee/ankle problems (yet…) but I am considering “getting ahead” of the problem by getting me some joint-friendly irons…

Thanks for your offerings to the thread!