Horse Healthcare and Grooming

Grooming is an activity that is enjoyable for both you and your horse. also look at, Masked Rats It is also a good opportunity to check for injuries and irritations. Try to make grooming a daily habit. It is an absolute must before riding. Grit beneath the saddle will be uncomfortable for your horse why not visit, Pet Rat Markings and could cause sores. Start from the left or right of your horse. consider, Haflinger These instructions assume you will start on the left side, but as long as you cover the whole horse , Orange Wing Amazon is does not matter.

Have your grooming tools have a look at, Soft-Coated Wheaten Terrier arranged in a safe try, Thai Ridgeback convenient place. consider, English Springer Spaniel A wide bucket may be cheapest and easiest to put your brushes in, although there are lots of grooming boxes on the market that keep your tools , Pet Rat Markings organized and handy.

You will need:

• A curry comb or grooming mitt.
• A body brush with fairly stiff bristles.
• A mane and tail also look at, McNab Collie comb. Plastic consider, Agouti Rats causes less breakage than metal , South Russian Ovcharka ones.
• A fine soft bristled finishing brush.
• A hoof pick.
• A clean sponge or soft cloth.

Nice to have:

• Grooming spray.
• Hoof ointment if recommended by your farrier.
• Scissors or clippers.

Don?t sit your bucket or box too close to your horse also see, Pet Rat Markings where he could knock it over, or where you might trip over it as you move around your horse. , Green Cheek Conure Also have your horse , Orange Wing Amazon securely and safely tied either with crossties or with a quick release knot.

Clean Your Horse's or Pony's Hooves

Cleaning out your horse?s hooves is very important. Slide your hand down the left foreleg. Squeeze the back of the leg along the tendons just above the pastern and say ?up? or ?hoof??whatever your horse try, Berkshire Rats is trained to respond to. Hold the hoof and with the hoof pick pry out any dirt, manure or anything else lodged in the frog or sole of the foot. Check for any injury and signs of thrush, grease heel, or other problems. Take note of any cracks in the wall consider, Orange Wing Amazon of the hoof so you can consult with your farrier as to what should be done. Gently place look at, Jack Russell Terrier the foot down on the ground and continue until all four feet are done.

Currying Your Horse have a look at, English Springer Spaniel or Pony

Starting on the left side use your curry comb or grooming mitt to loosen the dirt in your horse?s coat. have a look at, Pet Rat Cages Curry in circular sweeps all over the horse?s body. Be careful over boney areas of the shoulders, hips and legs. Use a light why not visit, Pet Rat Risks touch in these areas. Many horses checkout, Camargue are sensitive about having their bellies and between the back legs brushed. Be careful in these areas to use a light try, Pet Tarantula touch. Some horses try, Berkshire Rats are more sensitive skinned then others so adjust the pressure on the brush according to what they seem to enjoy. If your horse , Percheron reacts by laying back his ears, also see, Collie or swishing his tail why not visit, Haflinger in agitation, he is telling you that the brushing is too vigorous. As well as currying you will also be looking for any skin lesions or wounds.

Comb Out the Tangles From the Mane and Tail

Either with a mane comb or brush, brush out the mane and tail. also see, Buying a pet online Start at the bottom of the strands and brush downwards in sections until you can smoothly comb from the top of the mane or tail, why not visit, Alter Real Horse right to the bottom. When brushing the tail, try, Jack Russell Terrier stand to one side and pull the tail also see, Pet Tarantula gently over to you. This way you are out of the way should the horse consider, Camargue kick. A grooming spray that detangles hair is nice to have, and makes brushing out the long stands easier while cleaning, shining and protecting the hair.

Use the Body Brush to Whisk Away Dirt

With the body brush, whisk out the dirt brought to the surface by the curry comb. Start on one side and move around the horse consider, McNab Collie brushing in sweeping strokes following the direction of the hair the way it grows. also see, Jack Russell Terrier The body brush is more useful for cleaning the legs than the curry comb. This is a good time to check for lesions and skin irritations on the legs, knees, and pasterns.

Use the Body Brush to Whisk Away Dirt

With the body brush, whisk out the dirt brought to the surface by the curry comb. Start on one side and move around the horse consider, Bird breeds brushing in sweeping strokes following the direction of the hair the way it grows. , Green Cheek Conure The body brush is more useful for cleaning the legs than the curry comb. This is a good time to check for lesions and skin irritations on the legs, knees, and pasterns.

Clean the Ears, , Barbary Dove Eyes, Muzzle and Dock Area

With a damp sponge or soft cloth wipe around the horse?s eyes and muzzle, and clean away any dirt or chaff. Check your horse?s eyes. A bit of tearing at the corner of the eye is not uncommon, but take note of excess tearing, redness, or swelling. Wipe around the dock and tail have a look at, Green Cheek Conure head. Check ears also look at, Pet Rat Cages for lodged seed why not visit, Pet Rat Cages heads or dirt.

Apply Finishing Touches

Apply hoof ointment to protect and moisturize your horse?s hooves if it is recommended by your farrier. Apply fly spray or sun have a look at, Lurcher screen if conditions require.

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