Hello Ladies & Gentlemen!

It was so hot in LA this past week that I literally melted! High of 97 today in our neck of the woods and possibly 100 in nearby neighborhoods, yikes!

We have some great stuff in the works. More one-of-a-kind ready to wear jackets coming your way. We sure love creating new styles around here! Be sure to check out our site for the most up to date styles and sizes available.

In future news we've expanded our line of EquiLux perfect fit black pants to charcoal grey and chocolate brown. We will be offering a unique one-of-a-kind line of jackets for both new pants. The expected release date is set to September 1st. (Fingers crossed!)

There's a new graphics gal in town and shes going to be giving our site a makeover. Keep an eye out for some new sparkly eye candy! I sure do love good graphics! 

Have a great weekend friends and try to stay as cool as our friend here. 

Beat the heat with these summer horse treats

Summer has definitely hit our neck of the woods. If we are all barely able to stand the heat I can only imagine how our horses must feel this time of year. With that being said I wanted to share some treats that your horses might appreciate in this scorching weather. 

Make your horse tasty ice cubes using grains, raisins and even apple chunks. If your horse has never had ice cubes in their water before make sure you supervise them for their first try. (Do not over feed them ice treats - moderation is key in the heat)

If your horse isn't into apples or raisins you can always try slicing up carrots and sticking them in the freezer. Your horse is sure to love this cold treat. 

Make homemade mint popsicles. The mint helps to regulate temperature and will serve as a refreshing treat. 

What special treat do you make your horses when its extra hot out? Post your recipes or suggestions on how to keep cool. We're always looking for new ideas. 

Stay cool! 

Heatwave tips that will keep your horse happy this Spring

I don't know about you but so far Spring in Los Angeles has been pretty hot. It's been reaching almost 90 degrees (Fahrenheit) in some parts of the city. The heat not only affects us but it affects our horses. Here are some simple ways to keep your horse happy during a heat wave. 

1. Water - Always make sure you have plenty of water available for your horse at all times. Keep an eye out for bugs and mosquitoes. Not unlike us horses are less likely to want to drink if there are a bunch of bugs in the water.
2. Shade - Have a large enough area of shade for your horse to relax in when it starts to get too hot. 
3. Electrolytes - Horses lose electrolytes while they sweat. Replenish salt loss during excessive sweating with a suitable electrolyte supplement
4. Ventilation - When possible, leave barn doors and windows open and install misting fans near each stall if you can. 
5. Baths - Bathe your horse! He/She will love you for it. Nothing feels better then having a nice cold bath on a hot day. 
6. Coat Care - Keep your horses mane and tail trimmed. Apply a zinc oxide sunscreen to pink noses to help prevent sunburn. There are shampoos available with UV protection added to help protect your horses coat. 

These tips will keep your horse happy and when your horse is happy, then you are happy.