Horse care and grooming

Grooming

Grooming, done before and after each session, cleans the horse and allows you to check its condition. You start with the rubber curry comb, used in circular motions, which lifts dirt and dead hair, then use the hard brush, which removes them in the direction of the hair, and the soft brush, such as the Horka brushes, which makes the coat shine and cleans the head. The mane comb detangles the mane and tail, and the hoof pick cleans under the hooves. A grooming box keeps everything within reach.

The stable and the pasture on the site

The stable and pasture universe also includes:

• Grooming Equipment.
• Feed, supplements, and treats.
• Stable Equipment.
• Fencing.

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The hooves

"No foot, no horse," goes the saying: the hoof needs regular care. They are picked out daily to remove stones and dirt. Ointments, like the bay leaf ointment Keralit, nourish the horn and prevent dry and brittle hooves, applied with a brush to the wall and the coronet. The Absorbine Magic Cushion paste refreshes the feet after effort. The farrier comes regularly to trim or shoe.

Insects, sun, and grooming

In good weather, fly masks, like those from Horseware, LeMieux, or Horka, protect the eyes and sometimes the ears, while insect sprays, like NAF or Absorbine, repel flies and horseflies. Horses with pink areas, like the tip of the nose, benefit from a sunscreen. The shampoo and detangler, like the Stübben, prepare the horse for a competition, and the LPC Tendoni gel aids recovery after effort.

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Frequently asked questions

In what order should you use the grooming brushes?

You start with the rubber curry comb in circular motions, then the hard brush in the direction of the hair, and finish with the soft brush to make the coat shine. The comb then detangles the mane and tail.

How to care for your horse's hooves?

You pick out the feet before and after each session to remove stones and mud. A treatment like those from Keralit nourishes dry horn, and the farrier comes at regular intervals.

When should you put a fly mask on your horse?

As soon as the insects multiply in good weather, especially in the pasture. The mask protects the eyes and sometimes the ears and nostrils; it should be removed daily to check for any rubbing.

How often should you shampoo your horse?

A full shampoo is occasional, before a competition or in hot weather, to avoid drying out the skin. Most of the time, a thorough grooming and rinsing with water after effort is enough.

What is a detangler for mane and tail used for?

The detangler, like the one from Stübben, makes combing easier, reduces breakage of the hair, and gives it shine. It helps avoid pulling out the tail hair, which regrows slowly.