Laurie Pitts shows how to put on two different types of a standing wraps: the first is a cotton-filled under layer and a flannel outer wrap. The second is a foam-filled under layer and nylon outer wrap. She also discusses liniments to use under the wrap. SAFETY NOTE: As Laurie explains, crouching...

A poultice wrap involves applying a clay-based product onto a horse’s leg, wetting it and then covering it with brown paper and a standing wrap. It cools the leg as it dries, tightening tendons and ligaments. In this video, Laurie Pitts demonstrates how to put on a poultice wrap. SAFETY NOTE: As ...

A sweat wrap includes medicine applied directly onto a horse’s leg, which is covered with a plastic wrap and then a standing wrap. Demonstrating how to apply one, Laurie Pitts explains that the plastic wrap generates heat, helping to tighten the leg, and what types of injuries it treats. SAFETY N...

Laurie walks through her tried-and-true process of bathing a horse, sharing tips and tricks. These include what to look for in a good horse shampoo, types of tools to use for soaping and scraping off water, why she uses ear plugs, the ideal water temperature and how to get water off a horse’s legs.

When washing a horse’s mane, Laurie explains using your fingers to work the soap to the skin on the crest. She also shares how to avoid leaving the mane slippery and difficult to braid.

Starting with a pre-wash, Laurie shows how to deep clean a horse’s tail. She demonstrates thoroughly cleaning the tail, getting all the way to the often-forgotten tailbone. She ends by demonstrating how to comb out a tail, protecting each hair.SAFETY NOTE: As Laurie says in the video, you always ...

Laurie describes her system for keeping white socks and tails sparkling clean. Step-by-step, she demonstrates how she washes a horse’s socks regularly to keep stains from setting. She then explains how she uses a bluing shampoo, followed by a bluing rinse, before a competition for an extra pop of...

Laurie talks about her unique system for tack cleaning which starts with removing dirt with an ammoniawater mix After soaking the bit to loosen dirt on it she cleans it and then the bridle focusing on the parts that touch the horse She also shares her thoughts on oiling new tack and how to care f...

Laurie shares her method of conditioning tack including her tip for making sure not to dry out the tack She also goes over polishing the bit and how she ties up the bridle so it hangs nicely She shares why she like cleaning tack and a story about a special leather lead shank that she took to the ...

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Jim explains and demonstrates leg releases which will help the pelvis drop and stretch. Pay attention to what the horse is doing so you know if they are uncomfortable, and you lessen the chance of being kicked. Moving the leg towards the midline will help the stifle relax, and stifle issues can r...

Jim explains and demonstrates some of his methods for addressing the hind end on an older horse with some stiffness issues. He explains the six points in the hind end to search for responses. He also talks about signs of release that he looks for which is indictive of the release of tension.

Jim gives an overall explanation of his Masterson Method, what it is and how it works. He talks about his background and how he got to do what he does. He was intrigued by the changes in the horse and started experimenting with it to develop it into the program he has today.

Jim moves between lateral flexion and lifting the horse's head to release more tension in the poll, which, for this horse, is worse on the right side. He watches the horse's reactions to notice when it's getting to be uncomfortable. He also talks about what causes tension in the poll.

Lifelong horsewoman Laurie Pitts shares the highlights of her career as a professional groom, including working for legendary horseman Rodney Jenkins and Olympic gold medalists Joe Fargis and Conrad Homfeld. For her work, she has traveled to Sweden for the first World Cup Final, and she was set t...