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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 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
What order does horse grooming brushes used in 54k?
In order: hoof pick, curry comb, hard brush, soft brush.
In what order must these brushes be used to groom a horse properly?
Curry comb - dandy brush - soft brush
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 horse curry comb?
A rubber brush used to remove dried mud, dirt, and shedding hair.
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 is a carry comb?
A curry comb is a round grooming instrument, ususally made of a rubber, that removes dirt and loose hair from the horse. It should be used in a circular motion upon the horse's body.
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.
What are the three different brushes you use on a horse?
There are three: There is a hard curry comb and soft curry comb (used for body) and a main and tail brush.
What is the difference between Artisan and University brushes?
Artisan brushes are used for water mixable oils or acrylics whereas University brushes are made to be used with any media and are cheaper than Artisan brushes.
