Allens Pony Express

Colt – Lots of people refer to a young horse or pony (under 4 years old) as a colt – no matter what it actually is.  The term is actually for a young male, 4 years old or younger. Sometimes people will say “horse colt” to refer to a male. Filly – A young female [...]

Some ponies are just born with beautiful thick tails, but some aren’t so lucky and need a little TLC from you. Nice tails takes lots of patience and time, but it is worth it.  The one thing that takes the most time is the detangling.  This is an important task, and most important to do [...]

Hoof Pick Curry Comb Stiff (dandy, body) Brush Soft body/face Brush The above list is just the basics. I learned some time ago that good grooming tools are worth the extra cost. Not only will they last much longer but chances are that they will be better designed to suit the purpose. Buy brushes that [...]

Keep your grooming kit clean if you want to keep your pony clean! If you’re meticulous about using the curry to keep the dust and dirt from building up in your brushes, you won’t need to wash them very frequently. To wash your brushes, fill a bucket with lukewarm water and add enough soap to [...]