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The horse brush is part of the basic cleaning equipment. As a rule, one speaks of a brush when one says horse brush. But also root brushes, head brushes, washing brushes or the well-known miracle brush Magic Brush fall into this category. Lepona.de offers a large selection of horse brushes from well-known brands such as Haas Bürstenmanufaktur, Imperial Riding, Waldhausen or Busse. You use a horse brush to remove dust, dirt and sweat from the coat. Many horses really enjoy being brushed, because it not only promotes blood circulation, but also the bond between rider and horse.
The horse groomer also belongs in the cleaning case, because you can use it to loosen coarse dirt. This cleaning tool is available in metal, rubber or plastic. Plastic harrows and rubber harrows are the most commonly used. Metal curry combs are better known as spring curry combs, which are ideal when changing coats or for sticky areas. The needle groomer is also suitable for untangling fur and brushing out loose fur. The individual plastic nubs penetrate through the coat to the horse's skin and cause a strong massage. Some horses don't like it very much, others find the strength particularly good.
Many horse owners wish for a beautiful tail and a great mane. Therefore, you should not brush the mane and tail too much to avoid pulling out the hair unnecessarily. Mane brushes are therefore rather coarse-toothed so that the hair cannot be pulled out, but can be gently brushed through. If the tail is very dirty, it is worth using a care spray before brushing the tail.
Hoof care is particularly important because no horse can do well without healthy hooves. Every rider has a hoof pick in their grooming kit. It has a metal tip for scraping the hoof sole and frog. On the other hand, a small brush is usually attached Sand and brush off loose dirt. You can also use a hoof brush for this if your hoof pick does not have its own brush side. A hoof brush is also particularly suitable for very dirty hooves because they cover a larger area. You should also have a hoof brush in your grooming bag, as it makes it easier to apply hoof balm or hoof oil.
Of course, the sweat knife is no longer a real knife these days. The most well-known variant is a half bow with a rubber or metal lip and a handle. This grooming tool draws water or sweat out of the fur. A sweat knife is usually used after the horse has been washed or hosed down. Excess water is then drawn off to allow the fur to dry faster. Another variation is a long, flexible strip of metal with handles on either end. This can then be bent as needed. This variant is also available with a smooth and a jagged side. The serrated side is used to loosen heavy soiling, for example due to robustness.
You should have a horse sponge to hand, for example to clean nostrils, udders or genitals, of course not everything with the same sponge for hygienic reasons. The horse sponge is also good for lathering.
Twice a year it inevitably hits us riders - the change of coat. When grooming, you make an effort to make life easier for the horse and to brush loose hair out of the coat without looking like a Yeti afterwards. The coat changing aids have proven their worth at this time of year, because they loosen a very large number of loose coats, more than any curry comb. The hair is simultaneously "pushed together" on the fur and then falls down in a tuft. This means less hair flying around in the air.