Here we concentrate on the best horse grooming kit items available including ointments, creams and sprays.
Reviewer – Suzanne Ashton
Since a child, I’ve spent literally hundreds of hours grooming all kinds of horses and ponies. Regular trips to the tack shop (before the age of online shopping) were the highlight of the holidays. Since then, grooming kit items have flooded our stores, giving us a little too much choice in some instances.
When it comes to looking for suitable accessories to add to my two horses grooming kits, I’m a marketers dream. I’ll straight off go for the colour, look and feel, only then do I consider what the product actually does. With this in mind, knowing I’m not the only equestrian with this mindset, I’ve compiled a list grooming kit items that go beyond look and feel by providing the user with great results; ultimately the only thing we are truly after when it comes to choosing our next purchase.
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Long-bristled dandy brush
Dandy brushes are a staple item in anyone’s grooming kit. Long haired, short bristled, wooden back, plastic back; they come in just about all different shapes and sizes. Amazing for so many reasons, the traditional dandy brush is a great way to remove stubborn dirt off the horse’s coat.
Grooming Product – Cottage Craft Horse Groom Flick Brush
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Body brush/polish brush
HAAS Body brush
When the elbow grease is all but done, a brush to add a little extra shine to the horses coat is the final step in most grooming routines. Again there’s plenty of variety, but in particular we really like the HAAS brush collection.
Grooming Product – HAAS body brush, made from white horsehair
Great for – polishing the coat to leave an excellent shine, to be used after grooming and removal of heavy stains.
Price, buy from – Amazon £15.88
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For the mane and tail
Grooming Product – Roma Soft Touch Mane and Tail Brush
Great for – thick or think manes and tails with your choice of conditioning spray. Robust bristles for long-term use.
Price, buy from;
Amazon £4.49
Viovet £4.10
Naylors £4.99
please note delivery costs will vary
Favourite for smooth coats and tangle free manes/tails
Using a product for tangle free manes and tails doesn’t just make them look great but it also helps minimise snapping and thinning. Most sprays will offer enough coverage for a couple of days, making each day’s brushing a breeze. Just remember not to spray any round the girth area prior to riding …
Grooming Product – CARR & DAY & MARTIN Canter Mane and Tail Conditioner
Great for – Mane, tails and coat condition, ads shine. Great to use with grooming mitt for removing surface dirt.
Price, buy from;
Amazon £17.56 1 ltr
Naylors £13.30 1 ltr
please note delivery costs will vary
Trimming
Off out showing? If so you’ll be looking to tidy up any loose ends before you go, however, a full session with a heavy pair of clippers for a quick jawline trim is a little unnecessary not to mention time-consuming. A light pair of trimmers are great for getting into those more difficult places to reach and are often much quieter than a heavier duty pair.
Great for – Show preparation, lightweight leg clipping, trimming jawline and around ears
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Hoof care
Hoof care products have received a lot of ‘bad press’ over the past decade due to the waterproof barrier impacting on moisture absorption causing a counterproductive outcome to the hoof wall. However, take heed, companies have listened and have worked hard to counteract this issue, once again building trust and producing products that deliver much needed results.
Grooming Product – Kevin Bacons Liquid Hoof Dressing
Great for – General hoof maintenance, prevents the hoof wall from drying, protects it from the wet, and activates horn growth
Amazon £29.46 1 ltr
Viovet £27.64 1 ltr
Naylor £28.50 1ltr
please note delivery costs will vary
Skin care
Grooming Product – Aniwell FiltaBac
Great for – Covering sensitive areas such as the horse’s nose or pink skin
Amazon £16.72 220g
Viovet £15.49 220g
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A quick shampoo
Great for – Washing unwanted stains without reaching for the more expensive shampoo you have in for show prep. Also good for lice control.
Amazon £8.05 500ml
Viovet £8.99 500ml
Naylors £7.99 500ml
please note delivery costs will vary
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