Thorough Grooming

lucky_pine · 03-01-2006, 03:08 PM

I've seen it a lot where people think that they need to brush out their horses often. If you just ride every now and then, please, don't do this.
I just groom my horses back and girth area before I ride, and remove clumps of dirt. Otherwise, I leave him dusty.

It is UNHEALTHY for a pastured horse to be thoroughly groomed. It removes important oils in the coat.
Yes, it does distribute the oils, but it removes them more than it distributes them.

If your horse is stalled and/or blanketed, it's a different story. But if he is outside most of the time, please, don't thoroughly groom him that often.

If anyone has any other thoughts on this, please...post. Don't be shy.

BrittBS · 03-01-2006, 04:07 PM

really?? i didn't know that.... now i don't feel so bad about not grooming star often enough

irishchick · 03-01-2006, 05:28 PM

i agree the oils help water proof the horses coat when its outside if the horses here are out for more than 6hrs a day we leave them dusty and mucky..less mantance for you and better for your horse what else could you ask for??

SouthEskMichen · 03-02-2006, 08:40 AM

I think it depends on whether or not your horse is rugged.

Astro30 · 03-02-2006, 09:05 AM

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Originally Posted by BrittBS

really?? i didn't know that.... now i don't feel so bad about not grooming star often enough

LMAO, ME TOO, Ha Ha........
It's been too cold, I figured Derby could use all the extra hair he can get,lol....

LotsOfSavvy · 03-02-2006, 09:35 AM

I keep mine in pipe stalls. I knock any mud off them. Brush their backs and go.

If necessary and if it is warm enough I will rinse sweat marks away with water only.

Barn_Brat · 03-02-2006, 10:03 AM

My horse is in a outdoor stall, I groom her befor a ride and if neccisary (sp?) Spray down the saddle area. She is healthy and everyone comment on how shiny her coat is.

lucky_pine · 03-02-2006, 05:42 PM

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Originally Posted by SouthEskMichen

I think it depends on whether or not your horse is rugged.

Well jeez, I think that's why I mentioned it.
Funny how things work out eh?

lucky_pine · 03-02-2006, 05:43 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by lucky_pine

I've seen it a lot where people think that they need to brush out their horses often. If you just ride every now and then, please, don't do this.
I just groom my horses back and girth area before I ride, and remove clumps of dirt. Otherwise, I leave him dusty.

It is UNHEALTHY for a pastured horse to be thoroughly groomed. It removes important oils in the coat.
Yes, it does distribute the oils, but it removes them more than it distributes them.

If your horse is stalled and/or blanketed, it's a different story. But if he is outside most of the time, please, don't thoroughly groom him that often.

If anyone has any other thoughts on this, please...post. Don't be shy.

Wow, what a shocker.

paint_gurl_101 · 03-02-2006, 06:26 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by lucky_pine

I've seen it a lot where people think that they need to brush out their horses often. If you just ride every now and then, please, don't do this.
I just groom my horses back and girth area before I ride, and remove clumps of dirt. Otherwise, I leave him dusty.

It is UNHEALTHY for a pastured horse to be thoroughly groomed. It removes important oils in the coat.
Yes, it does distribute the oils, but it removes them more than it distributes them.

If your horse is stalled and/or blanketed, it's a different story. But if he is outside most of the time, please, don't thoroughly groom him that often.

If anyone has any other thoughts on this, please...post. Don't be shy.

i totaly agree with that.

nikki

03-01-2006, 03:08 PM	#1
lucky_pine Senior Member+ Join Date: May 2005 Posts: 5,628 Images: 639 Blog Entries: 14	Thorough Grooming I've seen it a lot where people think that they need to brush out their horses often. If you just ride every now and then, please, don't do this. I just groom my horses back and girth area before I ride, and remove clumps of dirt. Otherwise, I leave him dusty. It is UNHEALTHY for a pastured horse to be thoroughly groomed. It removes important oils in the coat. Yes, it does distribute the oils, but it removes them more than it distributes them. If your horse is stalled and/or blanketed, it's a different story. But if he is outside most of the time, please, don't thoroughly groom him that often. If anyone has any other thoughts on this, please...post. Don't be shy.

03-01-2006, 04:07 PM	#2
BrittBS Senior Member+ Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Texas Posts: 1,207 Images: 207	really?? i didn't know that.... now i don't feel so bad about not grooming star often enough __________________ ~Brittney~ I've been BOO'ED!! RIP Samantha! My little angel in heaven! I love you! MY BABY GIRL! Star 23 yrs old Palomino QH Member of the 20lb club!! Starting weight- 146lbs Current Weight- 138.6 lbs Goal Weight- 126lbs http://www.putfile.com/media.php?n=P8060518

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SouthEskMichen Junior Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Posts: 15 Images: 9	I think it depends on whether or not your horse is rugged. __________________ ~A Canter is a cure for every evil!~ http://www.horsegroomingsupplies.com...chen_thumb.jpg http://www.horsegroomingsupplies.com...idge_thumb.jpg

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Barn_Brat Banned Join Date: Jan 2006 Posts: 2,302 Images: 7 Blog Entries: 5	My horse is in a outdoor stall, I groom her befor a ride and if neccisary (sp?) Spray down the saddle area. She is healthy and everyone comment on how shiny her coat is.