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It's definitely not recommended-It's too big and rough for the horse's sensitive face. There are special face brushes for that purpose, which are smaller and have softer bristles. If you don't want to buy a face brush (Which aren't very expensive anyway) then you can easily use a lightly damp cloth.
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Can the brush used after the dandy brush aka the soft brsh be used on a horses face and legs?
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.
What is a dandy brush used on horses?
It is a stiff bristled brush used after the curry comb to remove any remaining dirt and hair. It's not used on the face ond not on the legs. Some horses don't like a hard bristle, so be gentle.
How do you use a dandy brush and body brush on horses?
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.
What are dandy brush for?
The dandy brush is used for removing heavy dirt and dried mud.
In what order must these brushes used for curry comb-dandy brush-soft brush?
Curry Comb - Dandy Brush And Soft Brush
What do you use a dandy brush for?
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!
What order must curry brush dandy brush and soft brush be used to groom a horse?
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.
What do the curry brush dandy brush and soft brush do?
The curry is a hard nubby rubber comb that when rubbed on the coat in a circular motion loosens hair and dirt. The dandy brush is a stiff bristle brush used on the coat to remove mud, dirt and hair. The soft brush is for the face and sensitve areas. It also finishes the coat and makes it shiny.
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 the difference between body brush and dandy brush?
A body brush is used for grooming the horse's coat, removing loose hair and dirt. On the other hand, a dandy brush is a stiffer brush used to remove dirt and mud from the horse's coat. The body brush is softer and used for finishing touches, while the dandy brush is more rugged for tougher cleaning.
Where do you not use a hard brush on a horse?
It is best if a hard or Dandy brush is not used on the face or lower legs as it can be too rough for these sensitive areas.
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).
