January 8, 2016

15 Basic Horse Grooming Supplies

As many horse owners know, taking care of a horse is a huge responsibility. They require a lot of attention and numerous horse supplements and products. If you have not yet owned a horse, or if you own a horse but have not yet bought all the appropriate horse grooming essentials, check out the list below.

Basic Horse grooming supplies

Hoof pick to remove any debris from beneath the horse’s hooves

Rubber curry comb to help loosen dirt before the horse gets brushed

Dandy brush to remove dirt and debris from the horse

Body brush (with soft bristles) to make the horse’s coat shine

Soft-bristle face brush to brush the horse’s face

Mane comb to remove knots and tangles from the horse’s mane and tail

Shedding blade to remove the horse’s winter coat and effectively groom the horse for summer

If you don’t know how to use a shaving blade properly, please watch this video before attempting to groom your horse with one.

Horse shampoo to clean your horse properly. Make sure you don’t use products that may harm your horse’s skin.

See Trident Saddlery’s Horse Shampoo products for human and horse hair.

Bucket to use for mixing the horse shampoo with water when washing the horse

Grooming sponge to wash all dirt and debris away with the horse shampoo

Sweat scraper to help remove water from the horse’s body once the horse has been washed.

Coat shine spray to make your horse’s coat look healthy and shiny

Tack bag to keep all your grooming supplies in one place.

Source: http://petsupplies.about.com