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Ragwort in flower in a horse pasture, with a horse grazing behind it
Is "100% Natural" Actually Better for Your Horse?
Natural does not automatically mean safe. Ragwort, acorns and yew are all natural. Why we judge an ingredient on how it behaves, not on where it came from. Read more...
Removing mold from a leather bridle with LISS Leather Cleaner
Removing Mold from Your Bridle
A step-by-step guide to safely removing mold from leather tack, and how to keep it from coming back. Read more...
Glycerin and leather care research
Glycerin and Leather: Friend or Foe?
Glycerin is a leather-care staple that attracts moisture, exactly what leather struggles with. Here's what the science actually says, and what works better. Read more...
Horse skin care and pH balance
Horse Skin pH: Why Human Skincare Products Are Harmful
Horse skin has a very different pH than human skin. Here's why using human shampoos and lotions on your horse can cause more harm than good. Read more...
A horse in a stable, illustrating how scent affects equine wellbeing
How Scent Affects a Horse's Wellbeing
Scent influences a horse's mood more than most owners realise. What natural and synthetic fragrances do to a horse, when a smell becomes too much, and why natural does not... Read more...
LISS Leather Care being applied to a leather saddle
Saddle Soap, Oil or Grease? What Works on Leather
Grease makes tack look cared for while it dries out underneath. A clear comparison of saddle soap, oil, balm and impregnation, and the routine that works. Read more...
Maintaining saddles and bridles
Maintaining Saddles and Bridles
A saddle or bridle is a serious investment. Here's what leather actually is, and how to clean and care for it so it lasts. Read more...
A horse showing signs of discomfort, illustrating how to recognise pain in horses
How to Recognise Signs of Pain in Horses
Horses hide pain by instinct. Eight signs to watch for, from subtle behaviour changes to lameness and posture, plus the vitals that tell you what is normal. Read more...