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1. Start with the Rubber Curry. The rubber curry should be used in a circular motion to loosen dirt that has settled under the horse's hair. NOTE: be very careful and gentle around bony areas of your horse's body (such as his back or shoulders). Don't use a Rubber Curry on your horse's legs unless you can be extremely gentle with it. Never use a Curry or any stiff brush on your horse's face. It's too easy for your horse to injure his eye on the rubber curry or stiff bristled brush, and eye injuries are usually serious, needing immediate veterinarian attention.
2. Next, use the Dandy Brush. The motion for this brush is like the same motion you would use when sweeping a floor. You 'flick' the brush away and up from the coat so that the dirt comes off of his coat. Unless your horse is already extremely clean, you should see a slight cloud of dust with each stroke. If you don't, you need more "flicking" action with this brush. If you don't use this "flicking" motion, the dirt will just get pushed back under the hair, potentially causing irritation to the horse.
3. Then, you use the Body Brush. The body brush is meant to smooth down the hair and to get rid of any traces of left-over dirt after you have thoroughly used the Dandy Brush. With the Body Brush, you do not use a 'flicking' motion, instead, you smooth it flat over the horse's coat to flatten the hair. This brush often gives the horse a shiny, clean appearance (but only when the brushes are used in this order!)
4. Next, use the Mane Comb to gently comb the horse's mane. Use the Dandy Brush to brush the horse's tail. Many people use the comb to brush their horse's tails, but I don't use a comb since it breaks the hairs more easily. If you want the horse to grow a long, flowing tail, you should use the Dandy brush instead (or don't brush the tail at all...in this case, you could use warm water to rinse the tail, then apply a tail conditioner or Show Sheen to keep the tail from tangling or getting knots).
5. Now, on to the feet! You should first have your instructor show you how to pick up a horse's feet. Usually, this can be done by running your hand down your horse's leg, then gently squeezing his fetlock (ankle). Be sure not to pick up the horse's foot too high, or he might loose balance. When you use the hoof pick, always scrape away from you, just as you would if you were using a carrot peeler. You don't want to accidently injure yourself or your horse if he suddenly moves or pulls his foot away. It is important to thoroughly clean out the hollow areas on both sides of the frog, and around the sole of the foot.
6. The last step is using the Towel. A plain towel or rag will do, just wipe it over the horse's coat to bring out the shine.
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What order does horse grooming brushes used in 54k?
In order: hoof pick, curry comb, hard brush, soft brush.
What is a sponge used for on a horse?
a sponge is used for washing a horse gently, but not grooming it, brushes or combs are used for that
In what order must these brushes be used to groom a horse properly?
Curry comb - dandy brush - soft brush
What is a curry brush?
A curry brush is a grooming tool used to remove dirt, loose hair, and debris from a horse's coat. It has a rubber or plastic surface with small teeth or nubs that help to stimulate the horse's skin and release natural oils for a shiny coat. Curry brushes are often used as the first step in the grooming process.
What is a horse curry comb?
A horse curry comb is a grooming tool used to remove dirt, mud, and loose hair from a horse's coat. It has a series of small teeth or rubber knobs that help to massage and stimulate the skin while grooming. Curry combs are usually used in a circular motion to effectively clean the horse's coat.
In what order must the three horse brushes be used in Curry comb dandy brush soft brush?
Well its first the curry comb,dandy brush and soft brush
What is horse fabric used to make?
Horse fabric is used to make items such as brushes for painting, upholstery and strings musical instruments. It is usually referred to as horsehair fabric.
When grooming your pony what shouldn't you use on his coat?
Typically a metal curry cob should not be used on it's coat as this tool is designed to clean the hair out of the brushes. Also nothing too rough or abrasive should be used, especially on a horse that's been clipped. You should also avoid any caustic chemicals and harsh dyes.
What is a plastic curry comb used for?
A plastic curry comb is a grooming tool for horses that is used to help remove loose hair, dirt, and sweat from the horse's coat. It is typically used in circular motions to stimulate the horse's skin and promote circulation while grooming.
What is a horse brush called?
There is a variety of brushes used for grooming horses and they all have different names and uses.The below information was copied from wikipedia.org ( http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Horse_grooming )* Curry or Currycomb: A tool made of rubber or plastic with short "teeth" on one side, that slides onto the hand of the groom. It is usually the first tool used in daily grooming. The horse is rubbed or "curried" to help loosen dirt, hair, and other detritus, plus stimulate the skin to produce natural oils. The curry comb is usually used in a circular motion to work loose embedded material. Curries are generally too harsh to be used on the legs or head, though varieties made of softer rubber are available. * Metal currycomb: a currycomb made of metal, with a handle. They are designed for use on show cattle. The metal curry comb is not designed for horses; the metal teeth can damage the skin and hair. There is no reason for a horse owner to buy one, though many barns have them sitting around and use them for cleaning out dirt and hair from softer-bristled brushes. For removing mud and winter hair, as well as for cleaning brushes, a shedding blade (see below) is preferable to a metal curry, and a shedding blade can also do double duty for cleaning out other brushes. Dandy brushes* Dandy brush or Hard-bristled brush: A stiff-bristled brush is used to remove the dirt, hair and other material stirred up by the curry. Brushes are used in the direction of the horse's hair coat growth, usually in short strokes from front to back, except at the flanks, where the hair grows in a different pattern. The best quality dandy brushes are made of stiff natural bristles such as rice stems, though they wear out quickly. Plastic-bristled dandy brushes are more common. Dandy brushes can usually be used on the legs, but many horses object to a stiff brush being used on the head. Some dandy brushes do double duty as a *Water Brush, dampened in water and used to wet down the mane and tail. * Body brush or Soft brush: A soft-bristled brush removes finer particles and dust, adds a shine to the coat and is soothing to the horse. A body brush can be used on the head, being careful to avoid the horse's eyes. Some natural body brushes are made of boar bristles, like human hairbrushes, others are made of soft synthetic fibers. The body brush is always the last brush used on the horse. * Grooming rag or towel, also called a Stable Rubber: A linen or terrycloth towel or similar type of cloth can be used to give a final polish to a horse's coat and is also used after riding to help remove sweat. * Mane brush or comb: Horses with short, pulled manes have their manes combed with a wide-toothed plastic or metal comb. The mane comb is also used for pulling the mane. Tails and long manes are brushed with either a dandy brush or a suitable human hairbrush. Extremely long show-quality manes and tails are often picked out by hand to avoid breaking the hairs. * Hoof pick: A hooked tool, usually of metal, used to clean the hooves of a horse. Some designs include a small, very stiff brush for removing additional mud or dirt. All four feet of the horse need to be cleaned out before and after riding. {See Picking the feet below.) A shedding blade* Shedding blade: In special weather conditions, a metal shedding blade with short, dull teeth is used to remove loose winter hair. A shedding blade is also useful for removing caked-on mud. However, grooming tools with metal teeth can split and dull the horse's hair coat and may irritate the skin, so must be used with appropriate care. Likewise, metal grooming tools used on sheep and show cattle may also be too harsh to use on a horse. * Fly spray: In the summer, fly spray is often applied to the horse after grooming. Care must be taken to avoid the eyes and mucus membranes. * Bot knife: used to remove botfly eggs from the horse, which are usually laid on the legs or shoulder. Bot eggs are yellow and roughly the size of a grain of sand, they are clearly visible on dark hair, harder to spot on white hair. A small pumice stone is also commonly used for the same purpose. * Scissorsor Clippers: Sometimes, though not always, horses are clipped with scissors or, preferably, electric clippers, to remove or shorten unwanted hair. (See "Clipping" below.) * Sponges: Small sponges can be used to clean the eyes, nose, lips and beneath the dock, larger sponges can be used to wet down and clean the body and legs.
What do you use to groom a horse?
There are many different items to groom a horse with. Probably the most essential one is the hoof pick, which is used to remove debris from the horse's hoof. There is the currycomb, which is used in circular motions to loosen dirt and shedding hair from the horse. There is also a metal currycomb, which is used to clean other brushes, NOT the horse! There is the dandy brush, which as long and stiff bristles. Be careful not to use this hard, and not at all on thin-skinned horses. There is the body brush, which has shorter bristles and is softer than the dandy brush. There are numerous different grooming supplies. Make sure to select the ones that are best for the horse you're grooming : ). The main types of grooming equipment needed are: a curry comb, a dandy brush (same thing as a hard brush), a soft brush, a finishing brush, a face brush (and a face curry comb), a hoff pick and a shedding blade. Just remember to always groom your horse. You don't have to give it a full groom, but just brush it's coat so there is no dirt stuck to the hair (with using the curry comb), brush the dirt off (either dandy brush or soft brush), and pick the horse's feet (hoof pick).
What are the different brushes used on a horse and what are they used for?
There are several basic type brushes, all with a different use. It's good to have at least one of each. I'll list them in the order of use. Rubber curry-used in small circular motion to work up dirt and loose hair and the first brush used in the grooming process. Body brush (sometimes called a mud brush)-This brush has stiffer bristles and works great after the rubber curry has worked up the loose dirt and hair on the horse's coat. The body brush should be used in small, quick wrist 'flicks' and this brings us to the next brush. metal curry-used with the body brush. After every couple of flicks with the body brush use the metal curry to clean the body brush. The metal curry should not be used on the horse directly. finishing brush-Also called a face brush, this brush is usually smaller than the body/mud brush and has softer, finer bristles for more sensitive areas like the face and legs where the hair is thinner and a stiffer brush is too harsh. Once the face, legs and stomach has been brushed with the face/finnishing brush, use it to finish the rest of the body after the stiffer body brush. This gets anything left from the body brush and helps shine the hair. Mane/tail comb or brush-This is self-explainitory, used to untangle the mane and tail. I always use a spray-on detangler so as not to break the hair off. Polishing rag-This is optional but I always use them and it puts a great shine on the coat and gives the horse a 'finnished' look. There are all sorts of variations on these basic brushes. Pick the ones that work best for you and your horse. Grooming is essential for your horse's health and it's a wonderful way to bond with your equine friend. As a last thought, don't forget your horse's feet. Pick them daily as part of your grooming routine.
