Tips for Horse Grooming
Horse grooming is essential for their maintenance and it is something that every equestrian should know. Generally, the steps for grooming a horse are brushing the coat, combing through the mane and tail, and inspecting and doing the needful for the feet. The body of the horse can be brushed with a curry comb and a comb can be used to detangle the tail and mane.

There are online stores where you can easily order your horse supplies to make sure that you never run out. Grooming a horse can be quite a complex task but with time you will get accustomed to it. There should be the right tools at hand for effective grooming. You can find horse grooming kits online which will come with a carry case. But the downside of these kits is that they can also carry tools that are useless.
So you need to go through all the tools in the kit and if you can’t find everything that you are looking for in one kit, you can purchase the tools separately. This is best if you prefer buying from different brands as well. Some of the items you will need when it comes to horse grooming are curry brush, mud brush, hoof pick, coat conditioner, comb, tail detangle, hood sealant, towels etc.
You should first start with a curry comb to loosen the dirt lodged in hair and you can also remove old hair as well. You need to use it in circles and take the time to rub your horse all over. If your horse has any cuts or healing injuries in any areas, you need to take extra care. They can also be sensitive in areas that don’t have a lot of muscle or fat. The dirt under the coat will come up to the surface when you are currying.
You need to watch out for any irregularities on the coat or skin, scratches, etc. when you are brushing down the horse. Each horse has different tolerance levels so you need to listen to them and see how they respond when you are brushing them. You might need to modify your technique based on the preferences of each horse.
A mud brush can be used if your horse is dirty and you can use it to flick clumps of mud. You need to flick the mud against the skin. You need to be gentle when it comes to your horse’s face. Brushing the tail will ensure a shiny and healthy tail. It will also ensure the proper growth if the tail. You can use a comb from the bottom of the tail and work your way to the top.
You can use a conditioner to help untangle the worst of it. There are also mane detanglers that can be used on horses with thick manes that can tangle easily. You need to brush out the knots of the mane when you start grooming it and remove any dirt or debris that you find with a comb.

If there are split ends or areas with matted hair, you can trim it off. You also need to take care of the horse’s feet. You should inspect for any stones that may be dislodged in the hoof when picking the foot.