Horse Grooming: Summer Care and Tips

Manes & Tails

The darker evenings over the winter season often lead to time shortages. This can result in your horse’s mane becoming unruly! Spring and summer is the perfect time to get that mane back under control! In addition to an unruly mane, more tail swishing means more tangles, knots and debris stuck in them.

For easy removal of knot and tangles, ensure your horses tail is clean. Tails often look grubby after winter so you may decide that a wash is needed. Wahl Shampoos and Conditioners can aid in detangling, making brushing more comfortable for yourself and your horse.

Ultimately, brushing works best and that is why it is important for your horses’ tail to be clean and slick. The Wahl Mane and Tail Brush has plastic bristles that feature moulded ball ends to reduce damage. It has been designed with rounded ends to encourage the hair to pass through the brush gently, teasing out all knots and tangles. It’s bristles are durable yet gentle on your horse’s coat.

If you are a perfectionist, finalise the finishing touches and trim the ends for a sharp sleek look!

Face

When grooming your horses face, you must consider that this is a delicate and sensitive area.

The Wahl Face Brush has soft bristles that remove loose hair and dirt, leaving a great, glossy shine. This brush is gentle enough for even grooming the head of shy horses!

The very soft bristles are ideal for this sensitive area and it is the perfect size for the delicate areas around the face.

Hoofs

It is important to clean your horse’s hooves of dirt, mud, stones, gravel and debris throughout the year. If left and the hooves are not picked, this can lead to discomfort, infection, and lameness.

A hoof pick is a hooked tool with a handle, usually made of metal or plastic that removes all material that gets packed into the sole of a horse’s hoof. Simply lift horse’s foot so that the bottom of the hoof is reachable, then pick out the trapped debris from heel to toe.

The Wahl Hoof Pick has an ergonomic handle with soft rubberized surface for maximum user comfort. Modern design and outstanding quality. Removes incrustations and dirt effortlessly from the hoof, thanks to its reinforced stainless-steel hook!