Grooming | Roma Grooming Kits | Brushes and Combs | Hoof Care

Grooming should be an enjoyable process for both you and your horse. Weatherbeeta offer a wide range of Roma Grooming Kits in their Stable and Field section, including Brushes and Combs. Other items in the Grooming range include Hoof Care and Fly Sprays.

Grooming is essential when you own a horse. It is part of the health care you need to implement when owning any animal. Grooming also prevents your horse from becoming ill due to poor hygiene, and gives you the opportunity to check them over for any health issues you need to be concerned about.

Grooming is also essential before you enter competitions. Not only do you get judged on how you ride and your appearance, but your horse's appearance, too. They need to be perfect, with a smooth, shiny coat, and their tail and mane braided or tidied to how you require.

Horse grooming should be done regularly. For many people, grooming every day is impossible, but it is still something that shouldn't be neglected, and it is something that should be enjoyed by both you and your horse. Like people, horses differ, and some may like something that another doesn't. Get to know what your horse likes when it comes to grooming. Knowing what spots he doesn't like enables you to be cautious and gentle. A clear indication when grooming is flicking of the ears and flicking the tail.

Don't neglect the small things when grooming. Not only should you get the dirt and loose hair off the coat, you should also detangle the mane and the tail. You should clean their hooves with a hoof pick and you should clean and check around their eyes, ears, muzzle and their dock. You can implement finishing touches afterwards to make your horse look stunning and impressive. Finishing brushes or a cloth help to give the coat that sleek shine, and it is advised by the farrier to use hoof ointment on the hooves to help moisturise them and protect them.

Horse grooming also allows you to look out for and remove any bott fly eggs. These can clearly be seen on dark horses, but not on light coloured horses. It is also advisable to groom your horse before riding, to ensure that no grit gets trapped under the saddle to cause uncomfortable rubbing.