Horse grooming tools
Mane comb this is useful on very tough manes and tails.
On fine skinned horses it can tear the hair. The mane comb is also used when plaiting or pulling manes and tails.
Hoof pick to remove mud and stones from the hoof.
Dandy brush, is used to remove dried mud, sweat and surface dust.
It is a stiff long bristled brush. This brush should not be used on the head, mane or tail.
Body brush is the main grooming tool for cleaning a horse.
It is a soft bristled brush with short hair to remove dust and grease and dried sweat.
Rubber Currycomb - Used for removing dried mud and sweat, or loose hair when the horse is moulting.
Metal Currycomb -This is used to clean brushes.
It should never be used on the coat nor a plastic currycomb.
Water brush is used to lay the mane and tail.
It has a medium soft texture and length of bristle.
Sweat scraper is used after washing horse to remove excess water.
Equine grooming brushes vary in price.
The better the quality the longer they will last.
All brushes should be washed regularly and placed to dry making sure the water drains away from their backs.
A horse that is ill (infected) should have it’s own set of brushes.
Sponges
A large sponge is used for applying water to cool off the horse or remove stable stains.
Two small sponges for cleaning the eyes, nose and mouth.
Use the other sponge for cleaning the dock.
It is easier to have two different coloured sponges for face and dock.
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