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Horse
grooming
(caring for your horse through horse cleaning)
Horse
grooming should be done at least two or three times a
week. If you can you should try to groom (clean) your horse
daily. You should always groom your horse before you ride
it. Dirt underneath the saddle can cause sores and irritation
to the horse.
Horse
grooming is best when always done from the same side. You
for instance start on the left side and work until you finish
at the right side. The horse grooming tools should be kept
in a dry and safe place. Get a wide bucket or a horse grooming
box where you can keep all the brushes.
Horse
grooming tools:
- Curry
comb
- Tail
comb
- Hoof
pick tool
- Body
brush
- Sponge
- Cloth.
Apart
from the basic equipment you can also purchase:
- Horse
grooming spray
- Clippers.
Topical
cream or ointments for the horse's hoofs can be also be obtained.
Before you start make sure that the horse is secured and tied
with cross ties. Follow the instructions on ointments and
applications carefully. Don't place the equipment too close
to the animal as you may fall over it while busy with the
horse grooming.
Use
a dandy brush to remove dirt from the coat. It can be used
on the body, but should not be used on sensitive parts of
the body. Use the body brush which is a bit softer for the
sensitive areas such as the ear and head areas. Clean the
body brush with a curry comb to get rid of hairs and oils
on the body brush. You can use a rubber curry comb to remove
mud from the body. Comb the tails and mane with a man comb
to get rid of tangles and the water brush should be used for
the application of water onto the body. Get the coat shiny
with the stable rubber.
The
hooves should be cleaned three times a week. Look for dirt
and stones stuck in the horse shoe. Use a hoof picke for the
cleaning. Even the smallest stone or piece of dirt should
be removed.
Establish
a weekly horse grooming routine to ensure the horse knows
what is expected from him. Horse cleaning is fun and will
help to build a solid relationship of trust with your horse.
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