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7 Simple Horse Grooming Tips
Horses demand more than just a casual feeding and brushing. Just ask any horse owner or veterinarian and they will quickly tell you that these animals require a great deal of care and patience. The upkeep and maintenance for large animals can be overwhelming if you do not make them part of your daily routine. Here are 7 Simple horse grooming tips that any horse lover will find helpful.
It is pertinent that you take care of your feet and in the same hand it is pertinent to take care of your horses feet. Like human feet, dirty hooves can cause all sorts of infections and can even make your horse unable to walk. Therefore, buy an inexpensive hoof pick and use it on a regular basis (everyday) so as to dislodge any pebbles or debris that may be stuck in the crevices of the hoof.
Making sure to wash and clean the face of a horse after a ride or other exercise is necessary in order to prevent hair loss and infections that can occur from fungal infections. Dampness, moisture and sweat can damage the coat of your horse, and sometimes the face of the animal is forgotten. Instead of using the rigid sweat scrapers to remove water from the hips and legs of a horse, you should use the Squeegees that are made specifically for horses. This is more comfortable for the animal and it really does a better job. Using these products can also help you avoid scraping away bits of hair from the animals body.
Use a sponge to clean different areas on your horse. Keep these separate and do not use the same sponge on the dock that is used for the face. If you remember to keep the sponges separated you will prevent cross contamination of bacteria and other microbes from one area to another.
The tail of a horse requires the same kind of maintenance as a girl's hair. It must be washed, conditioned, and detangled weekly. The tail should also be brushed everyday to prevent serious tangling and to prevent snarls and sores on your horse. If you want, you can use a tail bag to protect your horse's tail, but be certain to tie the bag below the horse's tail bone.
Horses with darker coats need to spend time in the shade, outside of the sun. The sun can turn their coats a different shade and cause damage. It is also important that your horse be rinsed with water after coming from an intense ride, or after a rigorous exercise activity. The salt in the sweat can also speed up the fading process and cause damage to the coat of your horse. However the rinsing will stop this and is something very simple for any horse owner to do.
Remember that bathing your horse is part of good grooming, but you need to exercise caution. If you give him too many shampoos you can create a dull coat. Regular bathing with soaps and shampoos should be a once a week process at most.
Use a coat polishing spray after bathing your horse. If you use one of these products, it will not only create an incredible shine, but will prevent dust from adhering and building up on the hairs. Less dust means a healthy coat and decreases the chances of skin infections and allergies.
If you follow these 7 tips for grooming your horse, your horse will be happy, healthy, and beautiful.
About the Author Riche Goldmann is a horse owner who participates in various trail rides all across the country. He purchases grooming supplies for his horse from Tractor Supply. He recommends the Tractor Supply Company for all those needing supplies for their horses, as they always offer great prices on all goods.
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