TKS Dressage & Grooming

20/11/2025

EHV Update to clients - I know we are in a stressful time in the Alberta horse world! To ensure I am protecting my teaching/training clients as well as my clipping clients, I will be implementing my own sanitization procedures between barns, including a boot dip and changing clothes. For all clips, I will continue to practice my normal cleaning protocol of sanitizing my equipment between each clip. If your horse, or one at your facility, has any symptoms of EHV or another illness, please contact me and I will happily rebook your appointment. If you would like to rebook your appointment to be on the safe side, please contact me and I will happily rebook. I would rather we all be safe and contain this!

15/11/2025

This beautiful little Paint girl is up for grabs! She is an incredibly sweet 15 year old, who goes Western or English, loves trails, loves obstacles, loves kids, loves being doted on. She is western pleasure / paint trained, so is soft in the mouth, more whoa than go, and is a smooth, easy ride. Loves doing pole work or riding outside, she is steady and easygoing. Takes a joke and is patient with less experienced riders, but has all the buttons for someone who knows how to push them!

Looking for a forever home that will love her. Lives outside, utd on everything, no maintenance, asking mid 🥕🥕🥕🥕. Videos and additional information available, please PM me.

04/10/2025

My books are now open for fall clipping! Have your horse clipped early to keep sweat down and motivation up! Offering all types of clips, I would love to do more with cutie marks/patterns if clients are interested. Message me for availability and pricing 📩

01/10/2025

Clipping season has started!

The unofficial clip guide.

(Part 1!)

©️Emily Cole Illustrations

02/08/2025

Cleaning day again! All my equipment is cleaned and sanitized after ever single clip. It may be more work, but it gives me peace of mind.

10/07/2025

How do we recognize relaxation in our horses? Why is it important?

None of us, as people, learn well under stress so why do we expect our horses to? Learning in a relaxed frame of mind makes it easier for the horse to understand what the correct answer is to the questions we are asking.

How do we identify relaxation? Common indicators are chewing the bit (with the mouth closed), production of white foam at the lips, snorting, bringing the head down, and becoming softer through the body. Each horse can show relaxation differently though, so it’s important to know how your horse shows it.

How does your horse show relaxation? How do you encourage relaxation for your horse?

02/07/2025

My main mini man, Bailey was a good sport last night, tolerating me trying scallop braids on him. Some better spacing, and I’ll be delighted to offer these to clients with long manes for shows and photoshoots. Also tried my hand at a hunter tail braid and pinwheel and it… went haha. Don’t think I’ll be braiding at WEF any time soon 😂

04/06/2025

Myth: Spring clipping will “ruin” a horse’s summer coat.

Fact: False! Spring clipping can aid in shedding and provide a polished look even in early spring months.

Take a look at the dapples on this gorgeous 4year old mare, and that shine - even on a cloudy/smoky evening! She was clipped exactly 1 month ago and this is how her coat has grown in. You can barely see the saddle patch or hearts on her bum!

03/05/2025

Top tips for your horse’s best bath EVER!

1. If your horse is nervous, ride them first! A tired horse stands better (usually!)

2. Let the shampoo do the work for you. Let it soak, especially on tails, for at least 5 minutes before rinsing.

3. Shampoo the tail first, then wet your horse, then rinse and condition the tail, shampoo the horse, then rinse the horse and tail.

4. Never brush a wet tail! After washing and conditioning, add a good detangler with lots of slip to it, and let it air dry completely before brushing.

5. A good rubber curry after your horse is dry is the secret to a shiny coat and dapples!

01/05/2025

Conrad nails it once again 👏

29/04/2025

From shaggy to show ready! Nothing makes your horse look tidy more than a clean leg!