Horses also have chestnuts on the insides of the hind legs; these are found just below the hocks. Often explained as toenail remnants from previous eons, chestnuts are actually vestiges of foot pads, the tough-fibered cushions that animals walk on. Read more…
The mane on a horse or lion is the long thick hair that grows from its neck. What is hair on horse called? While hair and fur are terms that are used interchangeably for some animals, you will never hear Read more…
Remember that while Mane ‘n Tail is used by humans, it’s intended for horses. Can you use mane and tail on horses? One of the most common Tweets we see about Mane ‘n Tail is people’s amazement that our product Read more…
The most popular tool for speeding removing a horse’s winter coat is the aptly named “shedding blade.” The long, flexible metal strip has sharp teeth on one side that, when dragged carefully across a horse’s coat, pull out the winter Read more…
The horse is rubbed or “curried” to help loosen dirt, hair, and other detritus, plus stimulate the skin to produce natural oils. What happens if you don’t groom your horse? Like a car, if you don’t perform regular maintenance, the Read more…
Normally if the coat is clean, a set of blades should manage up to about five clips, but generally speaking two to three is average. If this is the case, it is best to send them away for re-sharpening. It Read more…
A mane brush and comb are two horse grooming tools used to groom a horse’s mane so that it doesn’t get tangled or matted, or even to style it. Horses with shorter pulled manes will typically require a mane comb, Read more…
A general rule of thumb is that facing the opening toward the south is a good place to start. Because most of the prevailing winds come from the north or northwest, and the warmth of the sun will help keep Read more…
Horse grooming brushes and equipment checklist Curry comb. Stiff brush. Soft brush. Metal curry comb. Mane brush or comb. Sponge. Stable rubber. Hoof pick. What tool is used first when grooming a horse? curry combA curry comb is usually the Read more…
The Top 10 Best Shedding Tools For Horses Original Shedding Blade $7.46. Epona Shed Flower $9.99. Spring Metal Curry Comb $8.88. Rubber Curry Comb With Web Hand Strap $7.70. Rubber Massage Curry by Grooma $10.23. StripHair Gentle Groomer $39.00. Equigroomer Read more…