Top Five Things To Have In A Grooming Kit
By mosquito
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4th Mar 2011 •
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Grooming is a great time to spend with your horse, and it can be a lot of fun for both of you. Consequently it’s easy for a grooming kit to get out of hand, and for your grooming box to be overflowing with all kinds of stuff. But here are – in my opinion – the 5 best things to keep in your box!
1. A hoof pick. No hoof, no horse. Get a good hoof pick – maybe even two – and always keep one in the box. I like the ones with brushes on the back, but any hoof pick will do.
2. Sponges. A little water goes a long way. A clean sponge to wipe out your horse’s eyes and nose will refresh him, and a quick dab with a little water will shift most stains. After your ride, a sponge will get the sticky stuff off your horse’s bit before it sets. Cheap, simple, and useful – but replace or boil your sponges often to protect your horse form infection and disease.
3. Scissors. Like sponges, scissors have a few uses. A quick trim of whiskers, bridle path or fetlocks can make a big difference to your horse’s appearance between clips. Scissors can get hair away from cuts and scrapes and make cleaning them easier. And of course, scissors are just about the most useful tool for opening stubborn supplement packages, removing tags form the fancy new piece of tack you just bought, or as a first step in many minor repairs.
4. A really nice brush. There’s nothing like the feel of a really top quality body brush, and your horse would say the same. If you splash out your hard-earned bucks on anything in your grooming kit, make it a good body brush. And once you’ve got it, keep it clean, dry, and don’t squash the fibers in the corner of your grooming box!
5. Tack wipes. Nobody cleans their tack as often as they should. Get a pack of quick and easy leather cleaning wipes and there’s no excuse not to get the critical spots (like under the headstall) every time you ride!
What’s your favorite or most-used grooming tool? What can your grooming box not live without? |
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Candy99
Loved your article and definetly keep the tips in mind! And I love hoof picks and that's what my grooming box CANNOT live without =)
Loved your article and definetly keep the tips in mind! And I love hoof picks and that's what my grooming box CANNOT live without =)
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27 days ago
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No Walkin Farms9
Great article. I hope to one day have a horse to use these suggestions on. :)
Great article. I hope to one day have a horse to use these suggestions on. :)
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27 days ago
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ImaCoolCowgirl
Baby Oil!! Not only can it help with dry skin under your horses tail maling him/her ich, it can remove stains, mosterize their hooves, and also just by rubbing a little around the muzzle and eyes it can make your horse look even better for your show classes!!
Baby Oil!! Not only can it help with dry skin under your horses tail maling him/her ich, it can remove stains, mosterize their hooves, and also just by rubbing a little around the muzzle and eyes it can make your horse look even better for your show classes!!
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27 days ago
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weezapony
Adding to #4, a nice curry-comb. Good for getting out stubborn muck, shedding season, and getting the really itchy spot. :)
Adding to #4, a nice curry-comb. Good for getting out stubborn muck, shedding season, and getting the really itchy spot. :)
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27 days ago
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Untamed Heart
Great artical! I couldnt live without my rubber curry comb... :) My horse likes to roll n the muddiest spot when she gets in the pasture... :)
Great artical! I couldnt live without my rubber curry comb... :) My horse likes to roll n the muddiest spot when she gets in the pasture... :)
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27 days ago
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27 days ago
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T E M P E S T
Great article! I can almost never find a hoof pick in my grooming box, but I must have at lease 3 *lol* :)
Great article! I can almost never find a hoof pick in my grooming box, but I must have at lease 3 *lol* :)
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26 days ago
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Madeirey
Mane and tail hair brush!!!!
Mane and tail hair brush!!!!
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26 days ago
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26 days ago
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Dark Star
mane and tail brush for sure
mane and tail brush for sure
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26 days ago
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Emma Watson
Shampoo condishiner and fly spy
Shampoo condishiner and fly spy
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26 days ago
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Velski
I don't actually have a horse, but at my lessons, I've discovered that the shedding blade is a nice thing when the horse is shedding his winter coat. I might be wrong on what it's called, I haven't used it yet this year.
I don't actually have a horse, but at my lessons, I've discovered that the shedding blade is a nice thing when the horse is shedding his winter coat. I might be wrong on what it's called, I haven't used it yet this year.
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26 days ago
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26 days ago
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Milly
Good thing I have all of these except the tack wipes, we just use a sponge and leather cleaner every month or two.
Best thing I have is this rubber brush that gets out a lot of the dead coat when they are shedding it. It is great!
Good thing I have all of these except the tack wipes, we just use a sponge and leather cleaner every month or two.
Best thing I have is this rubber brush that gets out a lot of the dead coat when they are shedding it. It is great!
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26 days ago
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24 days ago
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Isadorable
Great job! I definately agree!
Great job! I definately agree!
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23 days ago
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Clair L
i dont use whips
i dont use whips
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17 days ago
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scherzo
Maybe a follow up on what needs to go in a 1st aid kit?
Maybe a follow up on what needs to go in a 1st aid kit?
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15 days ago
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Deleted Accounts
i have a brush, hoof pick and sponge out of this list!
i have a brush, hoof pick and sponge out of this list!
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Apr 13, 2012
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