Horse Grooming Brushes & Combs
Looking for horse grooming brushes and combs? You are in the right place: this collection holds 345 brushes and combs covering every stage of grooming — curry combs to lift dirt, dandy brushes to flick it away, body brushes for shine, plus mane & tail brushes, face brushes, hoof brushes and plaiting combs. Prices start from just £0.92 for the Premier Equine Plaiting Comb, and most everyday brushes cost under £6, so building a full kit does not have to be expensive.
In a hurry? Our quick picks:
- Best-selling detangler: Shires Detangler Brush — £1.80
- Everyday curry comb: Shires Rubber Curry Comb — £1.80
- Budget body brush: Shires Ezi-Groom Body Brush — from £3.60
- Mane & tail favourite: HySHINE Pro Groom Mane & Tail Brush — from £5.00
- Complete starter set: Rhinegold Soft Touch Grooming Blister Pack — from £16.55
- Show-day luxury: HySHINE Deluxe Goat Hair Wooden Body Brush — £12.69
Which brush or comb do I need for each grooming job?
| Job | Tool to reach for | Good example here | From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lifting dried mud & loose hair | Rubber or plastic curry comb | Shires Rubber Curry Comb; Roma Plastic Sarvis Curry Comb | £1.35 |
| Flicking off dirt the curry raised | Stiff dandy brush | Shires Ezi-Groom Dandy Brush | £4.50 |
| Final polish & shine | Soft body brush | Shires Ezi-Groom Body Brush; Premier Equine Soft-Touch Flexi Body Brush | £3.60 |
| Manes & tails without breakage | Detangler or mane & tail brush | Shires Detangler Brush; Hy Sport Active Mane & Tail Brush | £1.80 |
| Faces & ticklish areas | Small soft face brush | Shires Ezi-Groom Face Brush | £2.70 |
| Hooves | Hoof brush / hoof oil brush | Shires Ezi-Groom Hoof Brush; Lincoln Hoof Oil Brush With Container | £2.70 |
| Plaiting, pulling & show prep | Mane comb / thinning comb | Premier Equine Plaiting Comb; Premier Equine Mane Thinning Comb | £0.92 |
| Cleaning your brushes | Metal curry comb | Shires Reversible Metal Curry Comb; Lincoln Large Metal Curry Comb | £3.60 |
What should a basic grooming kit include?
Five tools cover almost everything: a rubber curry comb, a dandy brush, a body brush, a mane & tail brush and a hoof pick or hoof brush. From this collection you could put that together from around £14 — for example the Shires Rubber Curry Comb (£1.80), Shires Ezi-Groom Dandy Brush (£4.50), Shires Ezi-Groom Body Brush (from £3.60), Shires Detangler Brush (£1.80) and Shires Ezi-Groom Hoof Brush (£2.70). Prefer everything in one go? The Rhinegold Soft Touch Grooming Blister Pack (from £16.55) bundles the essentials in matching colours.
Which brands can I choose from?
We stock brushes and combs from Shires (including the popular Ezi-Groom range), Hy Equestrian (HySHINE and Hy Sport Active), Premier Equine, Lincoln, Roma, Rhinegold, Wahl, Cameo Equine, Supreme Products and more — 345 products in total, so you can match colours across your whole kit or pick a single specialist tool.
What is the difference between a dandy brush and a body brush?
A dandy brush has stiff bristles and is used after the curry comb to flick away the mud and loose hair the curry has lifted — it is best kept for the body and legs of unclipped horses. A body brush has much softer, denser bristles that reach through the coat to remove fine dust and spread natural oils, which is what brings up the shine. Most horses need both: dandy first, body brush last. If your horse is thin-skinned or clipped, a flexible soft option like the Premier Equine Soft-Touch Flexi Body Brush (£5.40) is often better tolerated than a stiff brush.
How do I brush a mane and tail without pulling hair out?
Start at the bottom and work upwards in small sections, holding the hair above where you are brushing so any tugs are taken by your hand rather than the roots. A wide-tooth comb such as the Premier Equine Mane & Tail Detangler Comb (£2.70) or a flexible-pin brush like the Shires Detangler Brush (£1.80) will glide through knots with less breakage than a fine comb. A detangling spray beforehand makes the job easier still — and for show-day thinning and tidying, the Premier Equine Mane Thinning Comb (£2.08) does the precise work.
Do I need separate brushes for the face and hooves?
Yes, ideally. Faces are bony and ticklish, so a small, soft brush like the Shires Ezi-Groom Face Brush (£2.70) lets you clean around the eyes and muzzle gently and safely. Hooves collect mud and bedding that you do not want transferred to coat brushes — a dedicated Shires Ezi-Groom Hoof Brush (£2.70) keeps things separate, and the Lincoln Hoof Oil Brush With Container (£2.88) makes applying hoof oil far less messy.
Frequently asked questions
What order should I use grooming brushes in?
Start with a rubber or plastic curry comb in circular motions to loosen dirt and hair, then use a stiff dandy brush in short flicks to sweep it away. Finish the coat with a soft body brush in long strokes for shine, then do the mane and tail with a detangling brush, the face with a small soft brush, and pick out and brush the hooves last.
What is a curry comb actually for?
A rubber curry comb, used in circles against the coat, loosens dried mud, dust and shedding hair and gives the horse a pleasant massage — most horses love it. Metal curry combs are different: they are mainly for cleaning your other brushes mid-groom (drag the brush across the metal teeth), not for use on the horse's body.
How often should I clean my horse's brushes?
Knock hair and dust out against a metal curry comb during every groom, and give brushes a proper wash in warm water with a mild shampoo every few weeks — more often in muddy months. Rinse well and dry bristles-down so water does not sit in the backing. Clean brushes work better and are kinder to your horse's skin.
Can I share one set of brushes between two horses?
It is best practice for each horse to have its own kit, because shared brushes can pass skin conditions such as ringworm between horses. With everyday brushes here starting under £2, a second set is an inexpensive precaution. If you suspect a skin problem, stop sharing kit immediately, disinfect the brushes and speak to your vet first.
Which brush is best for a clipped or sensitive horse?
Choose soft, flexible options: a soft body brush used with light pressure suits clipped coats, and flexible-back designs such as the Premier Equine Soft-Touch Flexi Body Brush follow the horse's contours so ticklish areas are groomed gently. Save stiff dandy brushes for legs and unclipped areas, and watch your horse's reaction — pinned ears or fidgeting means go softer.
What do I need for plaiting and show preparation?
A fine plaiting comb like the Premier Equine Plaiting Comb (£0.92) divides the mane into even sections, a mane thinning comb tidies and shortens a thick mane, and the Supreme Products Quarter Marking Comb Set (£10.52) creates sharp quarter marks on the hindquarters. Finish the coat beforehand with a soft body brush for maximum shine.
Not sure which brush suits your horse's coat? Get in touch and our team will help you choose.
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Last reviewed 2026-07-19 by the Just Horse Riders team.