Does a curry comb have to be used in a certain motion?

With a rubber curry comb, use a circular motion to loosen mud, dirt, sweat, hair and scurf (the grayish guck made of skin oil, dandruff and dust that gathers on the brush). ... For those who prefer a plastic curry comb, do not use it on the head, legs or other sensitive areas where the skin is thin.

1. Where do you put a curry comb?
2. How do you maintain a curry comb?
3. What motions do you make with a rubber curry comb?
4. Why is a curry comb called a curry comb?
5. What's a plastic curry comb used for?
6. When brushing the tail the safest place to stand is where?
7. Can you use a metal curry comb on a dog?
8. What does a curry brush do?
9. What is a shedding blade for dogs?
10. How do you get horse hair out of a hairbrush?
11. How often should you clean your horse brushes?

Where do you put a curry comb?

To use a curry comb correctly, you'll want to make small circular motions starting at your horse's neck and then gradually work your way down across his body and legs. Try to keep even, consistent pressure on his coat as you move across his body, massaging and working to loosen the caked mud, dirt, and loose hair.

How do you maintain a curry comb?

You really just need a bucket, dish soap & a towel. Fill a bucket or sink with water (warm water if you have it but not necessary) & add antibacterial dish soap. Before you toss your brushes in the water, run your curry comb over the bristles of your stiff & soft brush to loosen up some of the dirt & grime.

What motions do you make with a rubber curry comb?

With a rubber curry comb, use a circular motion to loosen mud, dirt, sweat, hair and scurf (the grayish guck made of skin oil, dandruff and dust that gathers on the brush). This helps prepare the coat for the upcoming brushes.

Why is a curry comb called a curry comb?

From the late 13th century Anglo-French word curreier comes the English word curry, meaning, to rub down a horse. The Oxford English Dictionary quotes a phrase from 1398 as “coryed wyth an horse combe.” So, logically, a comb used to curry a horse might come to be called a curry-comb.

What's a plastic curry comb used for?

Plastic and rubber curry combs are used to remove mud, sweat, loose hair and grease from a horses body. Metal curry combs are used to clean body brushes and are not typically used on the horse itself.

When brushing the tail the safest place to stand is where?

19. As a safety precaution, stand beside your horse when you groom his tail, not directly behind him.

Can you use a metal curry comb on a dog?

2. The FURminator(R) Curry Comb is gentle enough to use even on sensitive skin dogs. Use the tool for a few minutes each session to remove excess hair and debris, break up mats, tangles and help keep your pet looking his best.

What does a curry brush do?

A curry comb is a type of horse grooming brush that removes shedding hair, scurf, and sweat from a horse's body. It also loosens caked mud and dirt.

What is a shedding blade for dogs?

Shedding blades help keep short-haired dogs from shedding. The shedding blade has come into popular use for dog, and sometimes even cat grooming. Initially, it was primarily used for horses, and occasionally sheep and goats, to reduce coat shed and help to minimize any tangles or the possibility of hair matting.

How do you get horse hair out of a hairbrush?

Another way to sanitize brushes is to add moderate amount of Listerine® mouthwash to the wash water— it smells nice and kills bacteria. Soak the brushes for several minutes, agitating them to loosen dirt. Rinse and repeat the process until the water is no longer discolored and you don't see any soap suds.

How often should you clean your horse brushes?

In any case, you should clean your horse brushes a minimum of once a year (and for most of us, 2 to 3 times a year). If you do an annual spring cleaning in your barn, include horse brushes in your cleaning routine, around the same time that you wash your horse blankets each spring.