Grooming helps in so many ways. Cleaning the horse helps to make them feel good and stay healthy. It is the best proactive prevention of disease.
Another benefit of grooming is the opportunity for horses and humans to connect. The best teacher for becoming a good horseman is often the horse. Helping this along is when a more experienced horseman starts you off with a curry and a brush. The smell from grooming horses is better than anything.
There is always one very important caveat. Remember that any horse can seriously hurt you and even kill you. Unfortunately, many horse owners have lost themselves in grooming, and when they lose their connection, become lost in their thoughts, and are vulnerable, they get hurt and even die. ALWAYS STAY CONNECTED!
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An old street sweeping brush is placed vertically and is used as a scratching post for horses in this field.A common way to dry the exercise boots. Keeping them clean is so important.Long handle rope twitch. The gallon jug was included to show the relative size. This twitch is used for horses that rear but many people prefer these for everyday use.Short handle chain twitchA hand made hoof pickCross tie using velcro as the break away mechanism.A “bussell” on a hackney pony. This slightly raises the tail which relaxes the muscles and prevents the horse from clamping it while showing. The tail is not “cut.” This is not the same as a tail set which raises the horse’s tail into a higher position.A “bussell” on a hackney pony. This slightly raises the tail which relaxes the muscles and prevents the horse from clamping it while showing. The tail is not “cut.” This is not the same as a tail set which raises the horse’s tail into a higher position.A brush firmly attached to the stall wall for rubbing against.A rubbing pad mounted to the stall wall made of hard rubber.Cotton ear plugs are commonly used by grooms and riders to help the horse remain focused. They are also made of foam rubber and can be colored to hide their presence.Cross ties – the tennis ball allows for the tie to be dropped against the wall without the noise and damage caused by the metal snap without the ball. ALSO – he snaps are quick release, though many grooms add break away string or yarn here too.Cross ties – the tennis ball allows for the tie to be dropped against the wall without the noise and damage caused by the metal snap without the ball. ALSO – he snaps are quick release, though many grooms add break away string or yarn here too.Cross ties attached to the wall with break away stringCross tiesCross ties are another way of applying a direct connection to the horse though it is not a connection to you. It does, though. Provide a degree of safety when working on a horse that is far safer than no halter and lead. That said, you must remain vigilant to the horses as I know of many people severely injured by a horse in cross ties.
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