Horse Grooming Bags & Boxes
The quickest way to choose: pick a soft grooming bag if you carry your kit to the yard, arena or lorry; pick a rigid grooming box if the kit lives in the stable and you want brushes upright and easy to grab; pick a complete kit if you are starting from scratch and want bag and brushes together. Our grooming bags and boxes range covers 100 products, from the Rhinegold Junior Grooming Kit at £11.69 up to the Premier Equine Heritage Grooming Kit (9 piece, natural wood) at £88.00.
In a hurry?
- Cheapest way in: Rhinegold Junior Grooming Kit — £11.69, in red, purple, pink and baby blue.
- Empty bag on a budget: Rhinegold Grooming Bag from £11.75.
- Best all-rounder for a busy yard: Hy Sport Active Grooming Bag from £21.88.
- Rigid box: Protack Grooming Box Small £13.22, or the Protack Grooming Box Large 166 at £29.48.
- Premium pick: LeMieux Grooming Kit Pro £54.95 in black or navy.
- Kids and small hands: Roma Backpack Grooming Kit 7 Pieces £15.53.
Colours and sizes shown are the ones in stock today. Not sure which suits your set-up? Get in touch and our team will help.
Bag, box, rucksack or complete kit — which should you buy?
| Type | Best for | What you get | In-stock examples |
|---|---|---|---|
| Soft grooming bag (empty) | Carrying kit between stable, arena and lorry | Zips, side pockets, shoulder strap; packs flat when empty | Rhinegold Grooming Bag from £11.75; Hyconic Grooming Bag £15.76; Hy Equestrian Grooming Bag £16.99 |
| Rigid grooming box / tote | Kit that lives in the stable or tack room | Solid sides, open top or lid, brushes stand upright | Protack Grooming Box Small £13.22; Protack Grooming Box Large 166 £29.48 |
| Rucksack kit | Riders who walk to the field, and younger riders | Both hands free, brushes included | Roma Backpack Grooming Kit 7 Pieces £15.53; Pony Passion Complete Grooming Kit Rucksack £22.65 |
| Complete kit (bag + brushes) | Starting from scratch or replacing a tired set | Body brush, dandy brush, curry comb, hoof pick and more, in a carrier | Lincoln Grooming Kit £19.38; Roma Ultimate Grooming Kit 10 Pieces £26.99; Premier Equine Soft-Touch Grooming Kit Set 9 Pieces £39.60 |
| Pro / competition bag | Showing, eventing and travelling with a full kit | Bigger capacity, structured build, multiple compartments | LeMieux ProKit Lite Grooming Bag £29.95; LeMieux Elite Pro Grooming Bag £44.95; Premier Equine Team Grooming Bag £28.00 |
How big a grooming bag do you actually need?
Count what you already own before you buy. A basic kit — dandy brush, body brush, rubber curry comb, hoof pick, mane comb and a sponge — fits comfortably in a compact bag such as the Rhinegold Grooming Bag (from £11.75) or the Hyconic Grooming Bag (£15.76).
Add clipper oil, plaiting bands, coat sprays, hoof oil and a set of towels and you are into larger territory: the LeMieux ProKit Lite Grooming Bag (£29.95), Premier Equine Team Grooming Bag (£28.00) or LeMieux Elite Pro Grooming Bag (£44.95) give you the room and the structure to keep bottles upright.
Do you need one bag or two?
Plenty of riders run two: a small everyday bag that lives at the stable and a larger competition bag that stays packed and ready in the lorry. Buying the Premier Equine Grooming Kit Bag (£21.60) alongside a rigid box is a common, low-cost way to do this.
Which grooming kits suit children?
Look for light weight, small brush handles and a carry style a child can manage alone. The Rhinegold Junior Grooming Kit (£11.69) is the smallest and cheapest way in. The Roma Backpack Grooming Kit 7 Pieces (£15.53) keeps both hands free, which matters when leading a pony. The Harlequin Complete Grooming Box (£18.09) gives a child their own box to keep tidy, and the Rhinegold Glitter Grooming Kit Blister Pack (£14.85) is an easy gift.
What should a complete grooming kit contain?
- Rubber curry comb — loosens dried mud and shedding hair, and is the brush that does most of the work.
- Dandy brush — stiff bristles to flick that loosened dirt off the coat.
- Body brush — soft bristles for the finish, face and sensitive areas.
- Hoof pick — daily picking out is the single most useful habit in the list.
- Mane and tail comb — plus a sponge or two, kept separate for face and dock.
Sets such as the Lincoln Star Pattern Grooming Kit (£20.96) and the Roma Cylinder Grooming Kit 9 Pieces (£17.99) cover these basics in one purchase. Regular grooming supports coat condition and gives you a daily chance to spot cuts, heat or swelling early — if you find a skin problem, lameness or a wound, speak to your vet rather than treating it with grooming products alone.
How do you keep a grooming bag clean?
Empty it out every few weeks, shake the dust and hair from the base, and wipe the lining with a damp cloth and mild soap. Let it dry fully before repacking — a damp bag is what makes brushes smell. Wash brushes separately in warm water with a little mild detergent and dry them bristles-down. Keep liquids in a side pocket so a leaking bottle never reaches your brushes.
Which brands do we stock?
In-stock ranges today include LeMieux, Premier Equine, Hy Equestrian, Rhinegold, Roma, Lincoln, Protack, Harlequin, Little Rider and HyCONIC. Prices in stock run from £11.69 for the Rhinegold Junior Grooming Kit to £88.00 for the Premier Equine Heritage Grooming Kit.
Grooming bags and boxes: your questions answered
Is a grooming bag or a grooming box better?
It depends on whether your kit travels. A soft bag such as the Hy Sport Active Grooming Bag (from £21.88) is lighter, has a shoulder strap and packs down when empty, so it suits riders moving between stable, arena and lorry. A rigid box such as the Protack Grooming Box Large 166 (£29.48) holds its shape, keeps brushes upright and is quicker to grab one-handed, so it suits kit that stays put. Many riders end up with both.
How much should I spend on a horse grooming kit?
A complete kit starts at £11.69 with the Rhinegold Junior Grooming Kit, and around £19.38 to £26.99 buys a fuller adult set such as the Lincoln Grooming Kit or the Roma Ultimate Grooming Kit 10 Pieces. Spend more — £39.60 for the Premier Equine Soft-Touch Grooming Kit Set or £54.95 for the LeMieux Grooming Kit Pro — and you are paying for tougher bristles, better handles and a carrier that lasts longer.
Can I buy an empty grooming bag without brushes?
Yes. If you already have brushes you like, buy the carrier on its own. In-stock empty bags include the Rhinegold Grooming Bag from £11.75, the Hyconic Grooming Bag at £15.76, the Premier Equine Grooming Kit Bag at £21.60 and the LeMieux Elite Pro Grooming Bag at £44.95.
What size grooming bag do I need for competitions?
Competition days need room for the everyday brushes plus sprays, plaiting kit, hoof oil, cloths and a spare towel, so choose a larger structured bag with separate compartments for bottles. The LeMieux ProKit Lite Grooming Bag (£29.95), Premier Equine Team Grooming Bag (£28.00) and LeMieux Elite Pro Grooming Bag (£44.95) are the in-stock choices built for this.
Are these grooming kits suitable for children?
Several are sized and weighted with younger riders in mind: the Rhinegold Junior Grooming Kit (£11.69), the Roma Backpack Grooming Kit 7 Pieces (£15.53) and the Harlequin Complete Grooming Box (£18.09). Children should always be supervised around horses, whatever kit they are using.
How often should I groom my horse?
A quick daily check with a hoof pick and curry comb suits most horses, with a fuller groom before and after work. Regular grooming helps lift mud and loose hair, supports coat and skin condition, and lets you notice heat, swelling or a new cut early. Grooming is not a treatment: if you find a skin issue, wound or any sign of lameness, contact your vet.
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Last reviewed 2026-07-26 by the Just Horse Riders team.