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Sometimes horses' coats get very dirty, and they simply won't get any cleaner no matter what you do! Here are some great tips for a healthy, shiny-looking, cleaner coat.



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    Brush your horse's coat using a curry comb. Use a curry comb or other brush with 'teeth' to eliminate caked on dirt and mud while also bringing up dirt deep down in the coat. Brush the horse in a circular fashion.
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    Use a stiff-bristled body brush. Brush the horse's coat in the direction of the hair to brush off more dirt, mud, dust, manure, and other stuff that shouldn't be on your horse's coat.
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    Use a softer-bristled brush to clean the legs and face of your horse. If your horse does not like it when you brush its face, try going in from the side rather than the front or use a damp rag instead.
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    Pick out the horse's hooves using a hoof-pick. Make sure all rocks and packed in dirt are removed as this can be very uncomfortable or cause health issues.
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    Brush out the horse's mane and tail using a comb. If the hair is just way too tangled, spray some detangler on the mane and/or tail. Special detangler for horses can be found at feed and tack stores or may be ordered online.
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    Polish the horse's hooves with a hoof conditioner. This also may be found at feed and tack stores.
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    If some dirt won't come off of the horse's coat, apply a shine & detangler to the brush, then brush the horse's coat. Reapply as needed. Special shine & detanglers can also be found at feed and tack stores or online. Some popular brands are Vetrolin, Show-Sheen, and Cowboy Magic.
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    Include a coat supplement in your horse's diet. This is usually added in their grain as a supplement. This is usually in a liquid/syrupy form. A good brand is Healthy Coat. Horses love the flavor and it keeps their coat nice and shiny!
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Categories: Horse Grooming

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