Daily grooming routine for horses – horse care with heart
Daily horse care begins with a moment of calm – for you and your horse. Before you reach for the brush, take the time to consciously connect with your animal. Horses sense our energy – the more relaxed you are, the more calmly your horse will react.
Ensure a safe environment: Securely position your horse in a quiet, fixed location (e.g., in the grooming aisle or at the tie-up hook). Make sure it has enough space and can stand undisturbed. Comfortable clothing and a quick check of the halter, lead rope, and other equipment will ensure a good start to your grooming routine.
In this way, daily cleaning becomes not just about cleaning, but a familiar ritual – characterized by mindfulness, closeness and genuine trust.
Prepare your cleaning kit. Important contents of a cleaning kit include:
– Horsehair curry comb “TORI”
– Cara root brush
– Goat hair shine brush “MO”
– Mane brush “VIDI”
– Hoof pick “LILO”
– Metal harrow “AIK”
– Lambskin cleaning glove “BONNY”
A sponge may also be needed. or cloth. With this equipment you are perfectly prepared.
1. Remove coarse dirt with the metal curry comb.
After turnout or when the coat is heavily soiled, the "AIK" metal curry comb helps to loosen dried-on dirt. Its curved shape adapts perfectly to the horse's body. It is also ideal for tapping out other brushes.
2. Clean the body with the curry comb.
Use the "TORI" curry comb to remove loose dust and dirt along the direction of the coat. The soft horsehair smooths the coat and ensures a clean, well-groomed surface. Pay particular attention to sensitive areas and brush them especially gently.
3. Clean legs with the root brush
The powerful "CARA" root brush reliably removes stubborn mud from the legs. Work evenly from top to bottom. This keeps your horse clean and promotes blood circulation.
4. Clean out the hooves with the hoof pick.
With the "LILO" hoof pick, you can safely remove dirt and small stones from the central sulcus. Use the integrated brush to then clean the sole of the hoof. Healthy hooves are the foundation for all riding enjoyment.
5. Mane & Tail Care
First, untangle knots in the tail and mane by hand, then use the "VIDI" mane brush. Work from the bottom up to protect the long hair and keep it shiny.
6. Shine and pampering moment with the shine brush
The "MO" shine brush, made of the finest goat hair, provides the finishing touch. It removes fine dust and ensures a silky finish – especially pleasant on sensitive areas such as the face and stomach.
7. Gentle finish with the lambskin cleaning glove
For an extra touch of pampering, use the "BONNY" lambskin grooming glove. Its super-soft surface made of genuine lambskin glides gently over your horse's coat. It removes any remaining dust particles, adds extra shine, and is like a soothing stroke for many horses. BONNY is perfect for the head, belly, and other sensitive areas – or simply to give your horse a good feeling at the end of the grooming session.
Post-ride care
After training, you should give your horse a quick clean: remove sweat and dirt with a damp sponge or the "BONNY" glove, check the hooves, and brush sensitive areas. This will help prevent skin irritation and pressure sores.
Conclusion
A lovingly performed grooming routine not only ensures a well-groomed horse, but also strengthens your bond. EQUIMOUR offers high-quality grooming products that transform grooming into a pampering experience – day after day. From powerful curry combs to luxuriously soft grooming gloves: grooming with heart begins here.