Metal curry comb...bad?

jumpthemoon · 11-13-2006, 02:32 PM

I used to have the world's best curry comb. It was a hard plastic oval shaped one and set inside the plastic teeth ridges was a very fine metal shedding blade. I had that thing for many years before the teeth went dull. I would LOVE to find another one like this. If anyone sees one let me know; please?

mistylover · 11-13-2006, 02:52 PM

I dont have one, Ne i dont need one,, I have enough brushes as it is!

JohnnyBob'sMyBoy · 11-20-2006, 04:17 AM

they aren't bad if used properly, also some horses like it and some don't or u can't use it on them because they have very sensitive skin.....but they aren't "BAD" i use them all the time.....

Fox Glove · 11-21-2006, 02:45 AM

I would never get the mud off of Sgt Fatty with out one.
For a horse with such an amazing coat, he is very thin skinned,
SO I have to use it very gently.

Paula

meljean · 11-21-2006, 04:03 PM

Depends on horse and how sensitive. American Saddlebreds/TBs didn't seem to like, but some horses likes the extra bite. But don't use where there is no fat under skin. Like on face/cannon bones. Also main problem is, when it has been cold, and hands fumbling I have s******* my skin on knuckles on the darn thing, so no, I don't own one. I do use a shedder blade though.

StormysGirl · 11-26-2006, 09:53 AM

I've never had any problems with my metal curry comb, nor do I know of anyone who's had problems with them on their horses. They are very helpful during the winter and mud removal, as well as in the spring when everyone's losing their winter coats.

SilverShadows · 08-27-2008, 03:25 AM

!!! People they are supposed to be for cleaning the BRUSHES - NOT THE HORSE!!!

Take a look at this site-
http://www.equiworld.net/uk/horsecar...daily/coat.htm
It says-
The Metal Curry Comb

'The metal curry comb is designed to clean the bristles of your brushes. When grooming the left hand side of your pony it is easiest if you hold the brush in your left hand and the curry comb in your right and vice versa for the right hand side. This makes it easy for you to clean your brush on the curry comb every four or five strokes. In turn you should clean the curry comb by tapping it on the floor, not against a wall or manger!
The metal curry comb should never be used on the animal's body. '

MelissaH · 08-27-2008, 05:41 AM

Well, I can't even think whatever happen to my metal curry comb...

that was 2 years go....Hmmmm where did that darn thing go?

hunterrider08 · 08-30-2008, 05:58 PM

cleaning brushes!!

haunani · 08-30-2008, 06:01 PM

Melissa - Your thread just doesn't want to die! It keeps getting resurrected!

11-13-2006, 02:32 PM	#51
jumpthemoon Senior Member+ Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: CA Posts: 3,813 Images: 31	I used to have the world's best curry comb. It was a hard plastic oval shaped one and set inside the plastic teeth ridges was a very fine metal shedding blade. I had that thing for many years before the teeth went dull. I would LOVE to find another one like this. If anyone sees one let me know; please? __________________ I love the Backyardigans! "Last I checked, the snarky kids were not the judges." kellidahorsegirl

11-13-2006, 02:52 PM	#52
mistylover Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Alberta ,Canada Posts: 535 Images: 41 Blog Entries: 19	I dont have one, Ne i dont need one,, I have enough brushes as it is! __________________ Horses; Will Love You Forever and can show you magic better then ANY boy Ever Will

11-20-2006, 04:17 AM	#53
JohnnyBob'sMyBoy Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Pennsylvannia Posts: 2,061 Images: 191 Blog Entries: 7	they aren't bad if used properly, also some horses like it and some don't or u can't use it on them because they have very sensitive skin.....but they aren't "BAD" i use them all the time..... __________________ My Horses: Raisin, Dixie, JB, Justy, LuLu and Lily .....LULU IS FOR SALE PM FOR INFO FORSALE FreeSpiritAcres

11-21-2006, 02:45 AM	#54
Fox Glove Senior Member+ Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Pennsylvania Horse Country Posts: 5,169 Images: 33 Blog Entries: 6	I would never get the mud off of Sgt Fatty with out one. For a horse with such an amazing coat, he is very thin skinned, SO I have to use it very gently. Paula __________________ Leges sine moribus vanae

11-21-2006, 04:03 PM	#55
meljean Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: New Hampton MO in NW MO Posts: 613	metal curry combs Depends on horse and how sensitive. American Saddlebreds/TBs didn't seem to like, but some horses likes the extra bite. But don't use where there is no fat under skin. Like on face/cannon bones. Also main problem is, when it has been cold, and hands fumbling I have s******* my skin on knuckles on the darn thing, so no, I don't own one. I do use a shedder blade though. __________________ "If you listen to the horse, the horse will tell you what it wants to be." Dale Pugh

11-26-2006, 09:53 AM	#56
StormysGirl Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Central California Posts: 345	I've never had any problems with my metal curry comb, nor do I know of anyone who's had problems with them on their horses. They are very helpful during the winter and mud removal, as well as in the spring when everyone's losing their winter coats.

08-27-2008, 03:25 AM	#57
SilverShadows Junior Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Posts: 17	!!! People they are supposed to be for cleaning the BRUSHES - NOT THE HORSE!!! Take a look at this site- http://www.equiworld.net/uk/horsecar...daily/coat.htm It says- The Metal Curry Comb 'The metal curry comb is designed to clean the bristles of your brushes. When grooming the left hand side of your pony it is easiest if you hold the brush in your left hand and the curry comb in your right and vice versa for the right hand side. This makes it easy for you to clean your brush on the curry comb every four or five strokes. In turn you should clean the curry comb by tapping it on the floor, not against a wall or manger! The metal curry comb should never be used on the animal's body. '

08-27-2008, 05:41 AM	#58
MelissaH Senior Member+ Join Date: May 2004 Location: SoCal Posts: 5,114 Images: 163 Blog Entries: 4	Well, I can't even think whatever happen to my metal curry comb... that was 2 years go....Hmmmm where did that darn thing go? __________________ So unless your normal riding route is a haven for wild tarps on the loose or domesticated tarps that someone has let off their leash, I'd give poor Dubie a break and let him have his one phobia.~Liz

08-30-2008, 05:58 PM	#59
hunterrider08 Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Posts: 451	cleaning brushes!!

08-30-2008, 06:01 PM	#60
haunani Senior Member+ Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: soon to be CO Posts: 3,139 Images: 237	Melissa - Your thread just doesn't want to die! It keeps getting resurrected! __________________ Carmen & Meteor & Mars Am I being smart with you? How would you know?

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