Which curry comb do you prefer and why?

Two Socks · 04-04-2006, 08:59 AM

Which curry comb do you prefer and why? I have alwayed you a metal curry comb like think one. When I groom my horse I would always start with this curry comb and then go over them with a brush.

Somewhere I heard that it is better to use a rubber curry comb somewhat like these rather than a metal curry comb.

Is this true, is it better for your horse to use a rubber curry comb and does it do as good as job as the metal ones do?

Thank you for your opinions.

Chief horse · 04-04-2006, 09:03 AM

Well I use the rubber to loosen the dirt UNDER the surface and then use the metal one to take off all of the loosened hair and dirt, then the other brushes. I really like both of them, and I think they're both fine, if you don't notice them bothering your horse!

Fox Glove · 04-04-2006, 09:05 AM

Well that really is what I call a shedding blade.
Would make for a harsh curry ..
Their job is to lossen dead hair and skin..
And Oh boy oh boy do those blades work...
But you have to be gentle with them..

That is my favorite one,
I like that I can lean into it with my entire hand..
This time of year, I use them both..

As far as round ones go

I love this, but find the handle pretty useless..
I just put my hand flat on it ..

Yes the metal is ruff..
Great for shedding out...
and mud .. but the rubbers are
Nicer to your horse..

Just my two pence.
Paula

freedom32 · 04-04-2006, 09:05 AM

I only use a metal curry on muddy winter coats, its just too rough on sensitive areas and thin skinned horses. I prefer an old fashioned rubber curry, you can use it almost every where and really rub down to lift the dirt out. The metal is great for taking the crust off, the rubber gets the job done

Moostang · 04-04-2006, 09:14 AM

Metal for dried mud, otherwise I love my grooma, well, actually Scout loves his grooma.

~Rebecca~ · 04-04-2006, 09:18 AM

I agree with FoxGlove. The metal ones I think of as shedding blades, which work great for shedding season. However, I prefer the rubber ones.

imacowgirl2 · 04-04-2006, 09:29 AM

I use the metal ones for getting caked on mud off in the winter (but never on delicate areas, or if I MUST use it on a delicate area I am VERY gentle) and for shedding season. Other than those two uses (and cleaning off brushes) I use the rubber ones.

Lacie · 04-04-2006, 11:09 AM

I L-O-V-E the oster brushes but the curry hurts my wrist alot. I love circle shedding blades but I loof these:

*Jamie* · 04-04-2006, 11:26 AM

I like to use the second rubber curry comb you have posted.

Hmm I have always been taught never to use taht round metal curry comb on your horse... and only to clean ur brushes with it.

cassidy · 04-04-2006, 11:31 AM

metal curry combs should not be used directly onto the horse at all they are simply for cleaning the body brush to help remove dust!!

i wouldnt go for any currycomb i would much rather use a grooming stone its better than them all put together

04-04-2006, 08:59 AM	#1
Two Socks Full Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Mead, Ne Posts: 117 Images: 20	Which curry comb do you prefer and why? Which curry comb do you prefer and why? I have alwayed you a metal curry comb like think one. When I groom my horse I would always start with this curry comb and then go over them with a brush. Somewhere I heard that it is better to use a rubber curry comb somewhat like these rather than a metal curry comb. Is this true, is it better for your horse to use a rubber curry comb and does it do as good as job as the metal ones do? Thank you for your opinions.

04-04-2006, 09:05 AM	#3
Fox Glove Senior Member+ Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Pennsylvania Horse Country Posts: 5,049 Images: 32 Blog Entries: 6	Well that really is what I call a shedding blade. Would make for a harsh curry .. Their job is to lossen dead hair and skin.. And Oh boy oh boy do those blades work... But you have to be gentle with them.. That is my favorite one, I like that I can lean into it with my entire hand.. This time of year, I use them both.. As far as round ones go I love this, but find the handle pretty useless.. I just put my hand flat on it .. Yes the metal is ruff.. Great for shedding out... and mud .. but the rubbers are Nicer to your horse.. Just my two pence. Paula __________________ Leges sine moribus vanae

04-04-2006, 09:05 AM	#4
freedom32 Senior Member+ Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Capital of the Steeler Nation--PITTSBURGH Posts: 8,029 Images: 428 Blog Entries: 144	I only use a metal curry on muddy winter coats, its just too rough on sensitive areas and thin skinned horses. I prefer an old fashioned rubber curry, you can use it almost every where and really rub down to lift the dirt out. The metal is great for taking the crust off, the rubber gets the job done __________________ Pittsburgh gals bleed black & gold ~originally posted by JBandRio~ she's out there grazing and pooping and napping and biting her buddy's butt

04-04-2006, 09:14 AM	#5
Moostang Senior Moderator Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Northern Calif Posts: 9,795 Images: 680 Blog Entries: 55	Metal for dried mud, otherwise I love my grooma, well, actually Scout loves his grooma. __________________ Don't poke bears... give them honey! http://moostangproductions.com

04-04-2006, 09:18 AM	#6
~Rebecca~ Senior Member+ Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: I WISH Indiana!! Posts: 2,755 Images: 86 Blog Entries: 4	I agree with FoxGlove. The metal ones I think of as shedding blades, which work great for shedding season. However, I prefer the rubber ones. __________________ Gizmo & Jack <3

04-04-2006, 09:03 AM	#2
Chief horse Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: good ol Iowa :D Posts: 613 Images: 58 Blog Entries: 14	Well I use the rubber to loosen the dirt UNDER the surface and then use the metal one to take off all of the loosened hair and dirt, then the other brushes. I really like both of them, and I think they're both fine, if you don't notice them bothering your horse!

04-04-2006, 09:29 AM	#7
imacowgirl2 Senior Member+ Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: here, there, and everywhere! Posts: 2,798 Images: 233 Blog Entries: 17	I use the metal ones for getting caked on mud off in the winter (but never on delicate areas, or if I MUST use it on a delicate area I am VERY gentle) and for shedding season. Other than those two uses (and cleaning off brushes) I use the rubber ones.

04-04-2006, 11:09 AM	#8
Lacie Full Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Somewhere, Outhere Posts: 198 Images: 9	I L-O-V-E the oster brushes but the curry hurts my wrist alot. I love circle shedding blades but I loof these:

04-04-2006, 11:26 AM	#9
Jamie Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Toronto, Canada Posts: 408 Images: 52	I like to use the second rubber curry comb you have posted. Hmm I have always been taught never to use taht round metal curry comb on your horse... and only to clean ur brushes with it.

04-04-2006, 11:31 AM	#10
cassidy Senior Member+ Join Date: May 2004 Location: england - its sunny sometimes honest! Posts: 21,428 Images: 815	metal curry combs should not be used directly onto the horse at all they are simply for cleaning the body brush to help remove dust!! i wouldnt go for any currycomb i would much rather use a grooming stone its better than them all put together __________________ May your life be like toilet paper - Long and useful A horse doesn't care how much you know until he knows how much you care. - Pat Parelli http://www.freewebs.com/linz88055/myprofile.htm

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