curry comb , soft brush , & then the dandy brush
Curry comb - dandy brush - soft brush
a hard brush
for what purpose would you use a body brush on a horse
First, use the curry comb in a circular motion to remove dirt and loose hair. Next, use the dandy brush to flick away dirt and debris from the surface of the coat. Finally, finish by using the soft brush in long sweeping motions to add shine and smooth the coat.
The curry comb is named after the Tamil word "kari" meaning groom. The dandy brush is named after the term "dandy" which means someone who is meticulous about their appearance, reflecting the brush's use for grooming and removing dirt and debris from a horse's coat.
Body brush, ideal for just a quick groom. Not heavy or clumpy at all. Dandy brushes are okay, as are curry combs, but not so easy to use.
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).
well you use the curry comb to get the muck of the horses coat then use the soft brush then use the hose, shampoo or conditioner or the fly cream. after use the sweat scraper to wipe off water and dry it with a towel then body brush and finally dandy brush to brush the tail. dont forget to use the mane comb for the mane and the face brush for the face.
To groom a Tennessee Walking Horse, start by brushing the horse's coat with a rubber curry comb to remove dirt and loose hair. Next, use a dandy brush to further clean the coat and a soft body brush for a finishing touch. Don't forget to pick out the horse's hooves and brush the mane and tail.
the order of brushes? well that is easy that is curry comb hard brush soft brush and hoof pick.
depends what time of year it is, if they are stabled all of the time: If it's winter, it is safe to groom them with a dandy brush as a body brush takes some of the oils out of it's coat which they need for warmth, If it is spring then they will be loosing their coat, so dont brush them too much or they will loose it too quickly and get cold. If it's summer, you can brush them as much as they like, as it will be too hot to worry.
With a curry comb