Spring is in full force at the barn! The weather is warmer, flies are starting to appear, and your horse is shedding like crazy. How is your horse adjusting to these seasonal changes? Some may be itchy, while others have a tangled tail from swatting at flies. With these useful hacks, you can make grooming easier this spring.

Spring Grooming

  • Did you know that there are two sides to your metal curry? During shedding season, make sure you're using the one with the longer blades.
  • A rubber curry should be used in circular motions. After the hair is lifted, a stiff brush can remove loose hair from their body.
  • A small shop vac works wonders as a horse vacuum.
  • Exercising your horse will help them to shed their coat faster.
  • Baby wipes are very versatile at the barn. You can rub them over your horse's coat, face, or even clean their tack with them.
  • Coconut oil is a great natural product to use in your horse's mane and tail.
  • Baling twine can be used as a sweat scraper.
  • Some swear that ketchup will turn a dirty tail white again.
  • Keep a hoof pick on your horse's stall and pick their feet daily. Your horse is at risk for thrush this season.
  • Baking soda and water can create a stain-lifting paste.
  • Never clip a dirty horse!
  • Make sure to keep your horse's udders or sheath clean, which can cause itchiness when dirty.
  • Get in the habit of cleaning your horse brushes. Start by vacuuming loose hair off, then soak them in water and bleach for 10 minutes. Lastly, rinse and dry them in the sun.

The best grooming advice is to use lots of elbow grease. That's how you get a horse to really shine, no special tricks!

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