A dandy brush, also called a hard brush is used after the curry comb. A curry comb is to be used in circular motions. it gets dirt out of the horses coat. After the curry comb, you should use the dandy brush in long, straight strokes. The dandy brush is used to brush away the dirt that the curry comb got out. hope that helped!
A dandy (hard) brush is a hard bristled brush, used in collaboration with the body (soft) brush and the curry comb. (a circular brush with short hard bristles made from either rudder, metal or plastic)
These brushes each have a purpose, and are used in a specific order...
# Curry Comb - For loosening dirt/dandruff and old hair. # Dandy Brush - For removing loosened dirt/dandruff and old hair # Body Brush - For removing fine particles left behind by the Dandy and to spread natural oils to produce a healthy shine.
A dandy brush is a variously sized oval shaped handheld brush used on horses, cows, goats and the like for cleaning the coat. I have seen them anywhere from about 4 inches to 14 inches long, the handheld part can be made of wood or plastic, the bristles various lengths, stiffness, made of plastic, horsehair or straw like a broom. Bristles can also be fine/soft to "polish" the coat, to stiff/strong to clean mud, dirt, sweat, etc from the coat. Hope this helps.
The Dandy brush also called a stiff brush can be used on the horses body and upper legs in short quick flicking strokes. It should not be used on the face or lower legs as it's too rough for those parts. A 'medium' brush might be usable on those areas though.
Have you heard of the phrase "this is handy, dandy"? Well, you can almost use the dandy brush for any grooming on the horse.
curry comb , soft brush , & then the dandy brush
Yes, a dandy brush, or soft brush is a good thing to use on a horse's face and/or legs. Answer 2: In the UK, a "dandy" brush is a hard bristled brush unsuitable for use on the horse's face and sensitive areas. A body brush or special face brush is a more suitable alternative for these areas. It can safely be used on the legs however.
The dandy brush is used for removing heavy dirt and dried mud.
for what purpose would you use a body brush on a horse
Curry Comb - Dandy Brush And Soft Brush
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.
The Dandy brush ( also called a stiff brush) is used after the curry comb and before the softer Body brush. To use the dandy brush you should sweep it in the same direction as the hair growth using firm , short strokes with a little upward flick at the end of each stroke. It is typically best not to use the dandy on the face or any super sensitive areas as it can be too rough. The body brush (also called a soft brush) is used as a final step in the grooming. You should use longer sweeping strokes with this brush as it lays the hair and brings the oils to the surface and spreads them to add a gloss to the coat. The body brush can be used anywhere on a horses body.
leg and body if you have a horse that lives in a filed you can use it on body insted of a body brush
The main difference is that a dandy brush usually has stiff bristles, while the body brush (also called the soft brush) is much softer.
The curry comb is so named because the master is currying favor with the horse while using it. The dandy brush is so named because it makes the horse look dandy.
Well its first the curry comb,dandy brush and soft brush