Horses need to be groomed regularly. Some would say daily. But there are so many different horse brushes, it’s hard to decide which ones you need, and how often to use them. In this article I’ll explain the main types of horse brush and when you should use them.
All about horse grooming brushes
Horses have a long, thick coat that grows year-round. Without regular brushing, this coat can become soiled with dust and dirt. A dirty horse’s hair mats together and can even grow into the skin causing an animal to be uncomfortable or even painful. A groomed horse is more comfortable, which makes it easier for you to work with them when grooming them for riding or other activities.
A good grooming brush will help remove dirt from your horse’s body and mane as well as keep their fur looking healthy by helping distribute natural oils throughout the coat.
Dandy brush
A dandy brush is a grooming tool used to brush a horse’s coat, primarily to remove mud, dirt, and loose hair. It is a large, stiff brush with a wooden handle and a metal or plastic head. The metal or plastic head has long bristles that can be used to get deeper into the coat of the horse than other types of brushes.
The dandy brush can be used for many different types of horses depending on their coat type and length. For example:
Thoroughbreds have short coats so they don’t require much brushing; however some owners may choose to use this type of tool just for routine maintenance purposes or if there are any knots in the hair that need removing from time-to-time.
Arabian Horses also have short coats but tend towards being very sensitive so you should use caution when brushing them—just like Thoroughbreds mentioned above!
Body brush
In addition to removing dirt and dander, body brushes help with shedding. Shedding is necessary to keep your horse healthy, but it can be time-consuming and difficult to remove. A body brush helps loosen the dead hair on a horse’s coat so that it comes off more easily during brushing.
The bristles are made of stiff hairs that provide a deep massage when used against the coat. This stimulates blood flow and aids in muscle recovery after exercise or injury. The rhythmic action of brushing also helps boost circulation throughout your horse’s body, which improves their overall health while exfoliating dead skin cells at the same time!
Curry comb
The curry comb is used to remove dirt, sweat and dander from the horse’s body. This can be done by using a circular motion on the horse’s coat. It removes dead hair when used in the same manner.
The best part? The Curry Comb works great at removing all of those pesky flies that like to land on your horses ears and face!
Mane and tail brush or comb
If you’re looking for a brush specifically for your horse’s mane and tail, there are two options: the mane and tail brush and the mane and tail comb. Both are used on a horse’s mane, tail, and coat to remove mud, dirt or loose hair. The difference is that a mane/tail brush has stiffer bristles to penetrate deep into a matted area.