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Grooming means taking care of the physical maintenance of the horse. The sight of a well-groomed horse gives immense pleasure to true horse lovers. The process of grooming also brings the owner close to the horse, who in turn gets the feeling of being taken care of. The horse is an incredible creature, and if it looks good, there's nothing like it!

Naturally, horses have a tendency to groom themselves. They do it by their tongue, by scratching, rubbing against trees etc. However, no matter how well a horse self-grooms itself, we as owners have to take care of them, and additional grooming is required from our part as well.

Not only from the beauty point of view, grooming also helps in detecting any physical injuries, or diseases related to the skin. Moreover, a dirty horse would be more prone to diseases and infections than a clean one.

Grooming is not an easy task. It is also time consuming. Grooming involves a series of things to be done including cleaning, taking care of the feet, brushing and so on and so forth.

Before starting to groom your horse, some things need to be collected. These include brushes, hoovepick, sponge, water

Start grooming the horse by the feet. Whether it is a working horse, or a racehorse, healthy legs and feet are very important. Before cleaning the feet, you should be familiar with what a horse's feet should look like. Cleaning the hooves is important. A hoof pick is the answer to this. A hoof pick is used to remove dirt from the hooves. Clean each and every hoof very carefully starting from the heel, and gently bringing it to the front, at the toe. Clean around the triangular frog. After the cleaning process is over, apply hoof oil to the hooves. Taking care of the feet also involves checking the condition of the shoe. Do that on a regular basis.

The coat of the horse is the main 'to-be-groomed' part in the process. To some people, their horse's shining coat means a symbol of status and pride. A number of brushes are available which serve different purposes.

Polishing is very important if you want to make the horse look good. After cleaning and brushing the horse, polishing is the job to be done. Use a stable rubber to remove additional dust. Use horse grooming mitts to remove the leftover unwanted, loose hair from the body, and then to polish it. Use a wisp to tone muscles of the horse. Use it on thighs, neck, and any other muscular area of the horse.

After this is done, use a damp sponge or cotton to clean the eyes and nose of the horse. Use a separate sponge to clean the rest of the face. Use water to remove any stains that were not possible to remove by normal brushing. Water brushes are available, which do this job very easily. Any stained parts on the body can be cleaned very easily using these brushes.

Special combs are available for the mane and tail. Use these for finishing touches to your horse.

The whole process should take around thirty to forty minutes.

Warning: Proper care should be taken prior to starting to groom a horse. Make sure that the horse is tied up properly. If you do not know the horse's behavior, be very careful while cleaning the facial parts; the horse might react in an unwanted manner, causing injury to you.

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Cowboy Checking Horse's Hoof $49.99 Cowboy Checking Horse's Hoof - Giclee Print

HOOF-it Hoof Stand Standard Horse $174.99 Hoof care the easy & comfortable way! Easy on the horse and the user, the Hoof-it(R) Stand gives you both the post and cradle integrated into one, innovative hoof stand. Features a shock absorbing, integrated rubber cradle and hoof post into one easy-to-use unit. Provides a stable and safe support for the horse, allowing the horse to relax without putting all of it's weight on you. *Magnet Not Included* For additional safety and stability when working with the Hoof-it(R)Stand try the following: Keep one foot on the base unit when working with the Hoof(R) Stand Do not leave the horses leg or hoof in the cradle or on the stand, when unattended. Developed for farriers, veterinarians and horse owners. The innovative design dramatically reduces your risk of getting injured during hoof care tasks. The stand is ideally suited for use with all types of horses, including older horses that require special support and comfort during hoof care tasks. The rubber cushioned cradle fits different hoof sizes and hugs the hoof. Let Hoof-it(R) Hoof Stand deal with the majority of the horses weight during any type of hoof care tasks, rather than your back or knees. Also available in Draft Horse size, see item # BIA61 and Junior Size #E003012

HOOF-it Hoof Stand Draft Horse Combo $229.99 Hoof care the easy & comfortable way! Easy on the horse and the user, the Hoof-it(R) Stand gives you both the post and cradle integrated into one, innovative hoof stand. Features a shock absorbing, integrated rubber draft-sized cradle and hoof post into one easy-to-use unit. Provides a stable and safe support for the horse, allowing the horse to relax without putting all of it's weight on you. *Magnet Not Included* For additional safety and stability when working with the Hoof-it(R)Stand try the following: Keep one foot on the base unit when working with the Hoof(R) Stand Do not leave the horses leg or hoof in the cradle or on the stand, when unattended. Developed for farriers, veterinarians and horse owners. The innovative design dramatically reduces your risk of getting injured during hoof care tasks. The stand is ideally suited for use with all types of horses, including older horses that require special support and comfort during hoof care tasks. The rubber cushioned cradle fits different hoof sizes and hugs the hoof. Let Hoof-it(R) Hoof Stand deal with the majority of the horses weight during any type of hoof care tasks, rather than your back or knees. Also available in Standard Horse Size, see item # BIA99 and Junior size #E003012

Horse Hoof Care $19.95 Cherry Hill, America's most trusted equine expert, teams up with Richard Klimesh, a professional farrier and her frequent writing partner, to address the twin topics of hoof care and horseshoeing. Proper hoof care is one of the most important contributors to a horse's health and well-being. Without sound, well-maintained hooves, an otherwise healthy horse can become lethargic, grouchy, and sullen. With healthy hooves, a horse's noble personality shines. Horse Hoof Care covers what every horse owner needs to know about this critical key to a horse's overall health and performance. Hill and Klimesh explain the anatomy of the hoof, the role of the farrier, and all the principles of good care and maintenance. They also address the ongoing debate on whether or not to shoe and how to proceed with either choice. From addressing gait problems to training a horse for shoeing, and from feeding a balanced diet to performing daily hoof checks, if it affects horse foot health, it's covered here. As with many aspects of horse care, daily routines and consistent treatment can prevent future problems, but even with the best care, horses may develop foot ailments. Readers will find comprehensive coverage of lost shoes, hoof cracks, thrush, clubfoot, contracted heels, and many other common problems, along with advice on treatment. A complete chapter on issues that require a veterinarian tells readers exactly what to look for and how to proceed. Horse Hoof Care is the fifth book in Cherry Hill's Horsekeeping Skills Library, dedicated to giving horse owners the information they need to care for horses in every situation.

Best Friends, Cowboy Checking Horse Hoof $14.99 Best Friends, Cowboy Checking Horse Hoof - Premium Poster

HOOF It Nippers $74.99 Having the right nipper can make all the difference for the hoof and the horse. HOOF-it(R) Nippers are designed with thin, clean-cutting, high-polished steel. The cuts are thorough and exact, making hoof maintenance precise and painless. Measures 14" long.

HOOF-it Hoof Stand Junior Blue $149.99 Hoof-it(R) Hoof Stand Jr. Hoof care the easy & comfortable way! Easy on the horse and the user, the Hoof-it(R) Stand gives you both the post and cradle integrated into one, innovative hoof stand. Features a shock absorbing, integrated rubber cradle and hoof post into one easy-to-use unit. Provides a stable and safe support for the horse, allowing the horse to relax without putting all of it's weight on you. The Junior was designed so that the cradle fits hooves up to size 2/140mm, to accommodate ponies, smaller horse breeds and older horses. Of course, the post, cradle and base are all interchangeable with the larger post, cradle, and base of the other HOOF-it(R) 2-in-1 Hoof Stands. *Magnet Not Included* For additional safety and stability when working with the Hoof-it(R)Stand try the following: Keep one foot on the base unit when working with the Hoof(R) Stand Do not leave the horses leg or hoof in the cradle or on the stand, when unattended. Developed for farriers, veterinarians and horse owners. The innovative design dramatically reduces your risk of getting injured during hoof care tasks. The stand is ideally suited for use with all types of horses, including older horses that require special support and comfort during hoof care tasks. The rubber cushioned cradle fits different hoof sizes and hugs the hoof. Let Hoof-it(R) Hoof Stand deal with the majority of the horses weight during any type of hoof care tasks, rather than your back or knees. Also available in Draft Horse size, see item # BIA61 and Standard size #BIA99

Healthy Haircare Hoof Moisturizer Spray $18.89 Healthy Haircare Hoof Moisturizer Spray. This horse hoof spray supplies the hoof with lanolin and vitamin A.

Healthy Haircare Hoof Moisturizer with Brush $27.39 Healthy Haircare Hoof Moisturizer with Brush. This horse hoof brush on supplies the hoof with lanolin and vitamin A.

Stubben Hoof Care $17.95 Care of the hoof is one of the most important aspects for your horse, and Stübben Care Hoof ensures ongoing and long-lasting hoof quality. Easy to use, this is a great product to have on hand around the barn.

Welsh Blacksmith at Work Filing a Horse's Hoof on a Farm in Carnarvonshire $24.99 Welsh Blacksmith at Work Filing a Horse's Hoof on a Farm in Carnarvonshire - Photographic Print

Jumping Horse Hoof Pick $29.95 Cast from an original sculpture by Renee Martig, our perfectly balanced hoof pick is made from solid iron with a brass finish. Don't let the good looks fool you - this is a real tool that feels great in your hand. A nice gift for your barn-mates, trainer, vet or farrier. 3"W x 6"L.

Augument Hoof 10 Pound $53.85 The most current hoof supplement available with all the most advanced and digestable nutrients at appropriate levels. Search_Phrases: Horse,Horse Supplements,Adeptus Nutrition Inc,Augument Hoof

Doctor Hoof $6.29 Format: Paperback. Free delivery by post. Total pages: 32. Genre: Activity and Picture Books. Author: Diana Kimpton. RRP: £6.99. Doctor Hoof is a horse doctor. He only treats horses. But when he moves to a new town, he soon finds out that he's the only horse around. ISBN: 9781407110875. Published: 01/08/2011. Publisher: Scholastic.

Keratex Hoof Gel $29.95 Keratex Hoof Gel preserves moisture within the hoof at the optimum level to maintain flexibility of the hoof wall heel sole and frog of the horse's hooves. Keratex Hoof Gel helps prevent softening in wet muddy conditions. Use every 2 days except in dry conditions when Keratex Hoof Gel can be applied every 4 days. Start just below the coronary band and work downwards.  Do not use with conventional oils and greases.

HOOFix Hoof Sealer and Polish $17.95 HOOfix® Hoof Sealer and Polish help protect your horse's hoof in two ways; it locks moisture into the hoof capsule and it seals nail holes. A clear acrylic copolymer the HOOFix® Hoof Sealer and Polish dries quickly to a clear beautiful shine with no white residue like other hoof products.  HOOFix® Sealer and Polish is perfect for protecting your horses' hooves keeping shoes on longer and adding that special shine before a show or big event.

Pharmaka Pedocan Hoof-Care Gel $15.95 Pharmaka Pedocan Hoof Gel is an innovative oil gel that strengthens hoof and frog making them supple and waterproof.  It clings strongly to the hoof even when the horse walks across wet grass.

Easycare Horse Old Macs Boot Hoof Horse Boots #1 $131.78 Riding Barefoot Horses Transportation Breeding Turnout Hoof Protection ? Ingredients: 1000 Denier Nylon Velcro High Density Foam Leather Tpu Rust-Proof Metal Parts Search_Phrases: Boa,Boa Boots,Easysoaker,Equine Boots ,Easycare Inc.Easycare Horse Old Macs Boot Hoof Horse Boots #1

Easycare Horse Old Macs Boot Hoof Horse Boots #8 $151.31 Riding Barefoot Horses Transportation Breeding Turnout Hoof Protection ? Ingredients: 1000 Denier Nylon Velcro High Density Foam Leather Tpu Rust-Proof Metal Parts Search_Phrases: Boa,Boa Boots,Easysoaker,Equine Boots ,Easycare Inc.Easycare Horse Old Macs Boot Hoof Horse Boots #8

Oster Hoof Pick Pink $3.78 Remove Dirt, Pebbles, And Manure From Frog Of The Hoof And From The Sole. It Is Vitally Important To Quickly Remove These Things In Order To Prevent Injury To The Hoof. Gentle Removal Of Foreign Matter Is Important For The Horse S Comfort. Durable Stainle Search_Phrases: Brushes,Combs,Horse,Equine,Animal,Horse Brush,Equine Products,Horse Products,Oster Corporation,Oster Hoof Pick Pink

Horse Hoof Care Book by Cherry Hill $18.95 Written by trusted equine advisor Cherry Hill and seasoned farrier Richard Klimesh the Horse Hoof Care Book provides all the information you need to help you give your horse the care he needs to put his best foot forward The authors recommend HOOFix® products in addition to providing a complete reference on every element of hoof care with lots of practical advice and wonderful photos. A great addition to your equine library 

Low Luv by Erin Wasson Horse Hoof Gold Pendant Necklace $70 Features horse hoof mold Great for layering Keep away from moisture Made in United States

Low Luv by Erin Wasson Horse Hoof and Tail Silver Bangle Bracelet $80 Features horse hoof and tail design in antique silver Perfect to stack Keep away from moisture Made in United States

Low Luv by Erin Wasson Horse Hoof Silver Pendant Necklace $70 Features horse hoof mold Great for layering Keep away from moisture Made in United States

Low Luv by Erin Wasson Horse Hoof and Tail Gold Bangle Bracelet $80 Features horse hoof and tail design in antique gold Perfect to stack Keep away from moisture Made in United States

The Horse Puts a Hoof on the Firebird's Wing Preventing It from Flying Away $49.99 D. Mitrokhin The Horse Puts a Hoof on the Firebird's Wing Preventing It from Flying Away - Giclee Print

Pharmaka Pedocan Hoof Ointment 1000 ml $16.95 Pharmaka Pedocan Hoof Ointment - Try Germany's best for your horse's hoofs Pedocan Hoof Ointment  will keep your  horse's feet in top condition.

Oster Hoof Pick $4.8 Oster Hoof Pick. It is so important to remove dirt pebbles and manure from your horse's hooves. The convenient pocket sized Hoof Pick from Oster is easily carried with you on the trail or keep one in your grooming box for daily use.

Kelley Natural Hoof Shoe $44.95 Lost a shoe? The Kelley Natural Hoof Shoe is the reliable and ready solution. The easy to use Hoof Shoe offers excellent traction with a contoured fit. Designed without buckles or clips, it also allows for ventilation and drainage keeping your horse healthy and comfortable.