Grooming Kits

You should have a grooming kit to keep all of the items necessary for grooming your horse.  The kit should include all of these items: Hoof pick, used to get things out of a horse's hoof, curry comb, used to loosen dirt from the horse's fur, dandy brush, used to remove dirt from fur, body brush, used to remove surface dirt, mane comb, used to untangle a horse's mane and tail, stable cloth, used to remove stains from or polish a horse's fur,

Grooming

First, Pick out your horse's hooves using the hoof pick.  Then rub the curry comb in a circular motion on your horse's neck.  Work your way back to your horse's hind area, but don't rub on sensitive areas such as the head or lower legs.  Then use the dandy brush in short, firm strokes to take away the dirt that the curry comb has brought to the surface.  Next, use the body brush. It will remove dirt and add shine to your horse's coat.  Use the body brush on the head and lower legs.  Dampen the eye and nose sponge with clean water.  Gently wipe the horse's eyes and nose.  Wet the other sponges and clean the dock area; or under the tail.  Finally, use your fingers to untangle the mane and tail.  Brush them with a hair brush or a dandy brush.  If you use a metal mane comb, make sure to brush gently because it could cause your horse's hair to break and frizz.