Grooming Your Horse
In nature, horses will groom themselves and each other. They do this by using their teeth, scratching on branches and posts and by rolling around. Once horses are removed from their natural habitat they have to be groomed. As any horse insurance customer will already know, grooming is a good way to bond with your horse through the physical interaction. During the grooming process both the rider and the horse get used to each other s behaviours. This is also a good time to check for any cuts or swellings on your horse s body. The grooming process allows you to become acquainted with your horse.
If you set up a grooming routine both you and your horse will start to look forward to the bonding that comes from grooming. There are a variety of grooming tools available to make your horse s coat shine with a healthy glow.
A dandy brush has stiff bristles and is used to remove dirt and mud from your horse s legs and body. This brush should not be used on the mane, tail or face. The body brush is the main brush that is used when grooming. It has shorter softer bristles and removes, dirt, grease and dust. It can be used on the horse s entire body.
Metal curry combs are use to clean the bristles of your brushes and shouldn t be used on your horse. Rubber curry combs are use to remove caked mud and dirt and you use a circular motion to remove the dirt. There are also plastic curry combs that can be used just like a rubber curry comb.
You can use a grooming mitt or a stable rubber to remove any surface dust and loose hair. These types of tools also polish the horse s coat and make it shine. Grooming is necessary to keep your horse looking good and also to keep them healthy. Your grooming routine can help you bond with your horse and make them look shiny and healthy. Any horse insurance company should be passionate about your horses welfare.
Do you have any advice for our readers on horse grooming? Animal Friends Equine Insurance would love to hear what you have to say. Please post your comments below if you would like to share your opinions with other members of AFI's Horse Community. Thank you and enjoy the blogs!
