Comments on: How to Groom a Horse

on 8/20/2008 I like this website because it's cool that you can learn from what other people write and you can help other people by writing.Also,you don't even have to pay any money.
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on 12/20/2006 I think you should have a sign up sheat and when people sign up you should give them daily letters on how to groom ride and more.... on horses!!!

on 11/6/2006 One of the Tips and tricks in this article is incorrect. Horses do not drink 25 to 30 gallons of water a day. Thats a lot. On averege they drink about 20. About 5 to 10 gallons less in the winter, and 5 to 10 more in the summer.

on 10/15/2006 Hi in response to tying up your horse by ashleigh on 11/22/2005: Yes your horse should never wander off, but YOU MUST ALWAYS TIE ALL HORSES TO A SAFE BUT BREAKABLE POINT. A horse must be able to break free at all times, if the horse is tied to a permanent object, such a rail or a post, use bailing twine or another easy breaking rope or leash, to tie your lead rope too. Because if the horse gets spooked, they must get free because it is better that the twine or rope breaks instead of your horses head or neck.

on 9/20/2006 When walking your horse back to his stall (or to wherever you are tacking him up), let go of their halter and him them walk beside you. This will teach your horse to be more independent and it can help you train them. Always be ready to quickly grab him if he spooks!

on 9/7/2006 Show Sheen should not be sprayed onto the saddle areas, because it will make your saddle pad slippery. I know from experience that a slippery pad can lead to big trouble. So please use your Show Sheen sparingly!

on 8/8/2006 I have a gelding that would not let me get near him with clippers. I used a muscle massager all over his body for the first couple of days. Then the following day I started with the massager in one hand and the clippers in the other. Slowly, I started running the clippers on his legs, continuing up his neck to the bridle path. I was amazed that this really worked.

on 8/8/2006 After your horse has been brushed down, you can take a soft cloth to polish and shine his coat. All you do is gently run the cloth down the neck and back of your horse.

on 8/8/2006 Beginner's beware! Horses have a blind spot directly in front of them, and in back. So always let a horse know you're approaching it when you do.

When walking to the left to right (or vice versa), lay a hand on your horse to make sure it is aware you are their so it doesn't suddenly kick out. Or, just make a long circle around your horse.

on 8/8/2006 Showing can be very stressful and expensive when it comes to grooming. So I thought I'd share some budget and extremely good tips for a day before preparation!

Tail grooming
1. Brush tail with a comb to ensure that all knots are removed.
2. Mix 2/4 of White and Bright with 2/4 of warm water.
3. Soak tail for 20 minutes, rinse and leave damp.
4. Comb through some detangler (any will do) preferably the leave in conditioning stuff.
5. Mix 200 ml lemon juice and soak tail again for 20 minutes.
6. Once that is rinsed, apply silver toner to the tail as you would your own hair. This prevents any yellow stains and brings out an awesome glow.
7. Once dry, comb again and place in tail bag.
8. On the morning of the show, thoroughly comb tail to remove knots.
9. Rub in baby powder thoroughly to the hair and apply a light hair spray.
10. Braid the tail and then add more baby powder, ensuring that it is rubbed in well to avoid any clumping.
11. Give a really good spray with extra hold hair spray and the tail is guaranteed to stay shiny and secure for hours!
Always remember to give the tail a good washing after the show!

on 8/8/2006 Contrary to some beliefs, glitter is perfectly fine to use on a horses feet. It dries on the hoofs and looks very pretty.

on 8/8/2006 Make sure your horse knows where you are! Especially if you are behind them. If they don't know, they might kick, rear, or buck and get upset if they feel you are there and they don't know who you are. You can do this by rubbing your hand along their back until you are ready to work on there tail or their backside. Also, this area is very sensitive, be gentle. If your horse is new and doesn't know you very well, try to bond with him or her before grooming or riding, your horse must trust you or the special relationship won't work, and they might feel uncomfortable with you.

on 8/8/2006 Don't leave your horse in the cross ties unattended, or for a long period of time. It could be dangerous if there is no one around and your horse has broken free. The horse can't see what's going on behind him, so he could easily be spooked or bump into something. Also remember that other people might want to use the cross ties. Please don't use your cross ties as a stall!

on 8/8/2006 Use a body brush over the already groomed coat, the bristles are finer, and it makes the coat shinier!