This is my second issue on Learner's Specials and I'm excited 'coz this one's on standard grooming!
(Body Brush, Dandy brush, curry comb)
The Dandy Brush
The Dandy Brush: aka the hard brush. This along with the curry comb are what is going to get most of the mud off. Used in a short, flicking motion the direction of the coat.
Since this is the hard brush, you don't use in on the pony's face.
Sponges
Can be used under the tail, nostrils and hind legs
Mane Comb
Really, I think it's self explanatory :)
Curry Comb
Curry combs, before you think, are NOT made from curry!
Curry combs should be used first on your pony. They're used for getting mud off.
You can get metal, rubber and plastic curry combs. I Recommend the plastic ones. They are a lot better.
Rubber ones means more work and metal ones upset your horse. They're harder.
Body Brush
Body brush is A LOT softer than the dandy brush and able to be used on the face.
Hoof Pick
Remember to pick away from you, avoiding the frog.
Sweat Scraper
Used for getting wet mud, water and sweat off in the washing bay.
Hoof Oil
Make your pony's hooves shiny on show-day!
What did you learn about standard grooming?
Let's see with a 5-question quiz!
1. What is a curry comb?
a. It's a comb for your hair
b. It's curry with cream!
c.It's gets off mud
2. What's the difference between a dandy brush and a body brush?
a. Dandy brush is harder that the body brush
b. No difference at all
c. What are they??
3. What's the difference between plastic, rubber and metal curry combs?
a. No difference
b. Metal are harder, rubber means harder work, and plastic ones are just right!
c. Metal are hot curry, plastic is cold and rubber is mild curry.
4. What's hoof oil?
a. Makes your pony's hooves shiny!
b. What's hoof oil?
c. What's a hoof?
5. Why is grooming so important?
a. So we can check over our ponies to see if they have injuries
b. To make them look pretty
c. For the sake of doing it!
Results:
1. C
2. A
3. B
4. A
5. A
How'd you do?
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