Step 1. Check overall disposition of horse.

Look for physical injuries. Many injuries are caused by kicking and biting - normal horse behavior within a herd.

It may be difficult to spot these injuries right away. You will have the opportunity to look for them while combing and brushing them.

Step 2. Comb horse using Curry Comb.

A Curry Comb is used to remove chunks of dirt and other debris not easily removed with a brush.

How to Comb:

• Comb in the same direction that the hair lies
• Work on one side of the horse at a time
• Comb the horse from top to bottom - start with the neck, then back, side, rear, girth area, and finally legs.

Step 3. Brush Horse

A Brush is used to remove dirt and other debris. It is imperative that you thoroughly brush the saddle and harness areas of the horse. A saddle rubbing against debris will cause blisters and sores... and more importantly, an unhappy and uncooperative horse.

How to Brush - same as with a comb: from top to bottom - start with the neck, then back, side, rear, girth area, and finally legs.

Step 4. Foot care.

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