Grooming
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Grooming
A good grooming kit does two jobs: it keeps your horse's coat, mane and hooves in order, and it gives you hands-on time every day to notice anything that has changed. The choices that matter are whether to buy a complete grooming kit or build your own tool by tool, how soft or stiff each brush is (stiff dandy brushes shift mud, soft body brushes finish the coat), and how you will carry and store it all — bag, box or backpack. Just Horse Riders stocks brushes, mitts, grooming blocks, complete kits and grooming bags from brands including LeMieux, Lincoln, Hy Equestrian and Premier Equine, from around £2.
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Grooming advice from the Just Horse Riders team — last reviewed July 2026.
Choosing your grooming kit
| Choice | What it means |
|---|---|
| Complete kit | The everyday tools in one bag or box — the easiest and usually cheapest way to start. Check the piece count in the listing so you know exactly what is included. |
| Curry comb | A rubber or plastic comb used first, in small circles, to lift dried mud and loose hair out of the coat. |
| Dandy brush | A stiff-bristled brush that flicks away the dirt the curry comb has loosened. Usually too harsh for faces, legs and clipped coats. |
| Body brush | A soft brush for the finishing shine and for sensitive areas such as the face — the one your horse tends to enjoy most. |
| Mitts and grooming blocks | Inexpensive extras: a mitt gives the coat a final polish, and a grooming block helps lift loose hair when your horse is moulting. |
The order of use
Work front to back, top to bottom: curry comb in small circles to loosen mud and hair, dandy brush to flick it off, then body brush to finish. Pick out hooves before and after every ride — it is the quickest way to spot a lodged stone or a loose shoe. One wet-weather tip: dried mud brushes off far more easily than wet, so let a muddy horse dry before you start. For bath days, washes and conditioners have their own collection.
Grooming is your daily health check
Running your hands and brushes over the whole horse each day means you notice heat, swelling, cuts, lumps or rubbed patches while they are still small. Keep each horse's kit separate where you can — sharing brushes between horses can help skin problems spread — and if you find anything unusual on skin or legs, speak to your vet.
Grooming favourites
- Complete starter kit: Lincoln Grooming Kit (from £19.38) — the everyday tools in one bag from a long-established British grooming brand.
- Budget buy: Shires Grooming Block (from £1.80) — lifts loose hair and dried-on dirt; earns its keep in moulting season.
- For young riders: Rhinegold Junior Grooming Kit (from £11.69) — a low-cost way to give a child their own kit for pony care.
- Kit on the move: Roma Backpack Grooming Kit 7 Pieces (from £15.53) — seven tools in a carry backpack, handy for shows and Pony Club days.
- Step up in quality: Premier Equine Soft-Touch Grooming Kit Set – 9 Pieces (from £39.60) — a nine-piece set with comfortable soft-touch handles.
- Premium choice: LeMieux Grooming Kit Pro (from £54.95) — a premium set from the brand riders already trust for saddle pads and boots.
Frequently asked questions
What does a basic horse grooming kit need?
A hoof pick, a rubber curry comb, a dandy brush, a body brush, a mane comb and a sponge or two will cover day-to-day care. A complete kit is the cheapest way to get all of that at once — ready-made kits here start from around £12.
What order should I groom a horse in?
Curry comb first to loosen mud and hair, dandy brush to flick it away, then body brush for the finish. Do the mane and tail with a comb or your fingers, sponge the eyes and nose, and pick out all four hooves. Before riding, pay extra attention to where the saddle and girth sit.
How often should I groom my horse?
A quick daily once-over plus hoof picking suits most horses, with a fuller groom before riding. Go easier on unclipped, field-kept horses in winter — the natural grease in their coat helps keep the weather out, so save the deep body brushing for stabled and clipped horses.
Can horses share a grooming kit?
Ideally each horse has its own kit, because shared brushes can help skin conditions pass between horses. Wash brushes regularly in warm water and let them dry bristles-down. If you spot flaky skin, bald patches or persistent rubbing, speak to your vet.
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