Horse Grooming

How to Pick Up the Back Hooves of a Horse

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Many people find picking up a horse's hooves scary, as they are afraid of getting kicked or stepped on; however, cleaning and inspecting the hooves and shoes is an essential part of grooming your horse, and should be done habitually before your ... more »

How to Pick Up the Front Hoof of a Horse

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It is extremely important that you learn to pick up your horse's feet, as you should check the shoes, condition of the hooves and hoof cavity for debris and foreign objects each time you groom or ride your horse. While it may seem intimidating, ... more »

How to Pick up Your Horse's Feet

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Although horses are heavy animals, picking up their feet can be relatively easy if the horse has good ground manners. Being able to do this is necessary to maintain your horse’s feet by picking their hooves out and by having them shod by a ... more »

How to Prevent a Horse's Saddle from Slipping

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Do you devote a good deal of time and attention to tacking your horse correctly only to find your arrangement disheveled by the time you get to your lesson? Or perhaps it all looks good, but stepping into your stirrup brings the saddle sliding ... more »

How to Prevent Hoof Crack

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Hoof crack is a condition common in horses that causes the hoof to become weak and crack. Hoof crack makes a horse unstable and weak. Preventing hoof crack keeps your horse from injury and infections. Horses get hoof crack from many different ... more »

How to Pull a Horse's Mane

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Stock breeds show with short manes. Hunters jumpers and dressage horses show with braided manes - which requires the mane to be short. While some people think you should just cut the mane to the length you want, that's not correct. Learn to ... more »

How to Pull a Horse's Mane

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Some disciplines of the equestrian world require short manes on the equine athlete. The most common disciplines for this practice are hunter/jumpers and thoroughbred racing. Short manes are necessary to keep the horse's hair from getting ... more »

How to Put a Natural Curl in a Horse's Hair

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Horse grooming is one of the most enjoyable parts of horse ownership. Just as you like to play with and style your own hair, you can safely and gently add a bit of curl to your horses hair. Whether preparing for a show or simply looking for a new ... more »

How to Remove Manure From a Horse's Coat

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Horses are beautiful creatures, but they can get dirty. When resting in their stall, or rolling around in the dirt, their coat can easily become tainted with manure of multiple varieties. If your horse has found a pile and rolled in it, never ... more »

How to Remove Sweat Marks From a Horse

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It is important to groom your horse daily to keep his coat clean and healthy; however, it may be even more important to groom your horse after riding to remove the sweat which has collected underneath the halter and saddle. A few simple tips will ... more »

How to Sand a Horse's Hooves for a Show

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Many English and Western horse riders take the extra time before a show to make their horse's hooves look as smooth and glossy as possible. Learn how to properly sand your horse's hooves before a show and make your horse stand out a little more ... more »

How to Tack a Horse

By John Gossett

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A big part of riding a horse is learning to tack. In one sense, it is the most important step in riding. It is a critical time to bond with the horse and to learn things about his personality and how to respect him and of course to learn more ... more »

How to Tie a Racehorse’s Tongue

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Racehorses occasionally need their tongues tied down to help them breath or to keep them from flipping their tongues over the bits. Knee-highs or a stretchy strip of material the length of your forearm are what is used to keep the tongue from ... more »

How to Tie a Standardbred’s Tail

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Some standardbreds need their tails tied while they race because they flag their tail while racing. This would not be a problem but when the driver is setting behind the horse and the horse is flagging their tail it can make it very difficult ... more »

How to Trace Clip a Horse

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In the winter horses can grow thick coats of hair. With all of this fur, horses can sometimes overheat when you ride them or be difficult to cool down. Sometimes conditions, such as having a barn or proper blankets, can be a factor to think about ... more »

How to Treat Hoof Crack

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Hoof crack is a very dangerous condition in horses that causes injury and infection. Properly treating hoof crack is the only way to insure your horse remains healthy and prosperous. If your horse has cracks in his hoofs, treat him immediately... more »

How to Treat Ringworm in Horses

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Ringworm is caused by a fungus which eats the root of hair follicles and spreads, causing hair loss that spreads from a small spot to potentially the rest of the animal. Ringworm can spread very fast, can be present in horses and is seen in very ... more »

How to Use a Curry Comb on Horses

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A curry comb is an oval-shaped or circular brush which is specially designed to help loosen the dirt which has settled deep into your horse's coat. An essential part of grooming, using the curry comb is the first part of the grooming process. ... more »

How to Use a Hard Brush on Horses

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While grooming a horse may seem as simple as passing a brush over the coat, there are actually a few tricks and a natural order to the process. A dandy brush, or a hard-bristled brush is generally the second part of the grooming process, used to ... more »

How to Use a Soft Brush on Horses

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Grooming your horse is not as simple as passing the brush and combing the tail, as the type of brush you use will depend on where and how you are working. A soft-bristled brush is an essential grooming tool and a few simple tips can teach you ... more »

How to Use a Towel to Groom a Horse

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Grooming your horse with a towel is typically the last step of the grooming process, after the horse has been thoroughly brushed. Rubbing with a towel lets you clean sensitive areas, such as the nostrils and ears. Then do a full-body rub down to ... more »

How to Vacuum a Horse

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Horse vacuums are great grooming tools, as they allow you to quickly and easily remove dirt from the coat. Vacuums are particularly useful when you don't want to bathe your horse, such as right before a show or during the cold winter months. A ... more »

How to Work as a Dressage Groom

By Juliet Myfanwy Johnson

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If you've been around horses all your life, and you're interested in working as a groom in the world of dressage, you might enjoy finding a local trainer or owner who is looking for help with her horses. Dressage owners have usually spent a ... more »

How to Wrap Your Horse’s Leg

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Wraps are used on horses for many different reasons: protection, support and wound recovery. There are many different theories about wrapping a horse’s leg, such as the type wraps and the direction to wrap. Both are just what you are ... more »

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