Shedding Blade

Shikoika · 05-05-2006, 09:16 AM

Ok, now i know this may be the dumbest question on the history of HGS, but I want ot make sure im doing this right.

When using a shedding blade, you stroke in short strokes, right? Or long ones?

Brina · 05-05-2006, 09:21 AM

I do long ones, only across my horses neck belly and rump. If your trying to get crud out I sometimes will do gentle short ones.

Photochick · 05-05-2006, 10:09 AM

My guys get all fidgety with the shedding blades. I use the shedding stone. No sharp edges.

LotsOfSavvy · 05-05-2006, 10:25 AM

I do long ones on most areas. Short ones on the forearm, cheeks (lightly) and on areas where it's really thick like the top of the butt.

Launa · 05-05-2006, 10:48 AM

I first lift the dirt up using a rubber big nubby cury. I use circular motions. They seem to like the message. Then I use the shedding blade but not over any boney areas. Then I use a stiff brush then a fine brush. I do the manes and tails using baby oil. I have a cloth glove that I use on their faces. Then while the oil is still on my hands I rub there bods! Welcome to Launa's Horse Spa! Ahhh!

Tony The Pony · 05-05-2006, 03:04 PM

i ususally just use long ones. and short ones depending on the part of anatomy that im using it on.

05-05-2006, 09:16 AM	#1
Shikoika Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: California, USA Posts: 948 Images: 121 Blog Entries: 36	Shedding Blade Ok, now i know this may be the dumbest question on the history of HGS, but I want ot make sure im doing this right. When using a shedding blade, you stroke in short strokes, right? Or long ones? __________________ Soloist: 5 yr Quarab Feather: 22 yr Arab <3 RIP Duke, My Shy Prince <3

05-05-2006, 09:21 AM	#2
Brina Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: RI Posts: 978 Images: 67	I do long ones, only across my horses neck belly and rump. If your trying to get crud out I sometimes will do gentle short ones. __________________ Bree* Custom Pet Portraits

05-05-2006, 10:09 AM	#3
Photochick Full Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Michigan Posts: 245 Images: 12	My guys get all fidgety with the shedding blades. I use the shedding stone. No sharp edges. __________________ Jerri Munn, Photographer www.jerrimunnphoto.com - "Capturing the Spirit"

05-05-2006, 10:25 AM	#4
LotsOfSavvy Senior Member+ Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Shadow Hills, CA Posts: 1,014 Images: 168	I do long ones on most areas. Short ones on the forearm, cheeks (lightly) and on areas where it's really thick like the top of the butt. __________________ http://www.equineacquisitions.com / http://www.parradiceranch.com If your horse says no, you either asked the wrong question...or asked the question wrong.

05-05-2006, 03:04 PM	#6
Tony The Pony Full Member Join Date: Nov 2004 Posts: 273 Images: 17	i ususally just use long ones. and short ones depending on the part of anatomy that im using it on. __________________ http://community.webshots.com/photo/...30124632zesBvA

05-05-2006, 10:48 AM	#5
Launa Senior Member+ Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Missouri Posts: 3,501 Images: 683 Blog Entries: 87	I first lift the dirt up using a rubber big nubby cury. I use circular motions. They seem to like the message. Then I use the shedding blade but not over any boney areas. Then I use a stiff brush then a fine brush. I do the manes and tails using baby oil. I have a cloth glove that I use on their faces. Then while the oil is still on my hands I rub there bods! Welcome to Launa's Horse Spa! Ahhh!

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