A comb or brush made specifically for a horses hair. The mane, which runs along the neck and their tail. A variety of different mane and tail combs are sold in tack shops and catalogs. It is not necessary to purchase one that is made just for horses, especially if it is more expensive. A comb or brush that is made for people will do exactly the same job. Just be sure to purchase one that is heavy plastic or wood. Make sure to buy one that has teeth or bristles that are far apart and if it is a brush, try to buy one that has rubber tipped bristles. You can save quite a bit of money for a product that will do the exact same job.
to brush it or comb it. usually to comb the mane and tail
a curry comb is made to get loose hair or dirt out of the horse's mane or tail
Not meant to use it on mane and tail but I do and i have HOYS ponies so not really any where you can't
metal curry, rubber curry, hard brush, soft brush, hoof pick, mane and tail comb, grooming cloth Curry comb, hard brush, soft brush, hood pick. You don't need to comb the mane and tail with every brushing, but do pick out the shavings. DON'T COMB THE TAIL AT ALL! It can pull hairs out which will take a long time to grow back - If you want to bush the tail - use a body brush Everything said above. But if you find that your horse has burrs or knots in their tail, gently untangle them with your fingers. Be careful not to rip hair out.
The best way to keep twigs, dirt, hay and snarls out of a horse's mane (and tail) is to comb it out every day. You can use a spray-on detangler to make it easier and prevent breaking the hairs from pulling. If the horse's mane is very long it can be braided. If you braid the mane or tail remember to unbraid and comb out at least twice a week. If braids are left in to long the can tangle and you will end up pulling hairs out.
It is a curry comb. It is a hard brush to get dry mud of the horse. This brush is not to be used on the mane and tail or head.
Well first you take out the comb them you start from the bottom of the mane, tail or forelock and then you move up a bit then you do that to the middle and go right to the bottom then you do the top once you have all the knots and tangles out of the middle and bottom you do that for the mane, tail, and forelock but remember not to stand in front of a horse and remember always have fun.
Pour vegetable oil or baby oil onto the burrs, and after a few minutes of soaking, you should be able to separate the mane from the burrs, and then comb using a mane comb to remove the fine pieces of burr.
the rat tail comb was invented in 1985
brushing the mane and tail of your horse/pony
If you put baby oil in the mane or tail, the knots will come out right away - it also makes it shiny:). If you ever have a problem with cockaburs, baby oil will help take those out, too!
A typical grooming kit for everyday use should include (basic) a rubber curry comb, a stiff brush (also known as a dandy brush), a soft brush (or body brush), mane/tail combs, a hoof pick, and a metal shed blade. As an extra option you can also add treats and a face brush. You can keep it in a plastic tote. Other things you may want to have handy in a box could be fly spray, mane and tail detangler, clippers, pulling combs, and face and dock swipes. For bathing, have shampoo, mane and tail conditioner, sponges, a wash mitt, a sweat scraper, and baby wipes to help whiten some white spots. Shows obviously require show sheen, hoof dressing, and rubber bands for braids.