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Hy Equestrian Horse Grooming Brushes & Hoof Picks
Short answer: this Hy Equestrian collection is a grooming range — eight Hy Sport Active brushes and hoof tools for everyday care of your horse. For daily mud and dried sweat, start with the Hy Sport Active Dandy Brush (from £4.46). For shine on a finer coat, add the Hy Sport Active Body Brush (from £5.40). Every yard needs a Hy Sport Active Hoof Pick (from £2.20). All eight items below have in-stock colours right now.
In a hurry?
- Starting a kit from scratch? Dandy brush + body brush + hoof pick covers most days.
- Thick winter coat, deep mud? Hy Sport Active Long Bristle Dandy Brush, from £6.47.
- Clipped or sensitive coat? Hy Sport Active Goat Hair Body Brush, from £11.07 — the softest bristle here.
- Faces, ears and bony bits? Hy Sport Active Face Brush, from £2.77.
- Cheapest way in? Hy Sport Active Hoof Pick, from £2.20.
What is actually in this Hy Equestrian collection?
Eight Hy Sport Active grooming products, all from Hy Equestrian. They share the same colour family, so pieces sit together well on the yard — though stock moves, so a full eight-piece set in one single shade is not always possible. In-stock colours vary by item and include Sky Blue, Midnight Navy, Coral Rose, Desert Sand, Amethyst Purple, Cobalt Pink, Aegean Green and Vivid Merlot.
- Hy Sport Active Dandy Brush — from £4.46
- Hy Sport Active Long Bristle Dandy Brush — from £6.47
- Hy Sport Active Body Brush — from £5.40
- Hy Sport Active Goat Hair Body Brush — from £11.07
- Hy Sport Active Face Brush — from £2.77
- Hy Sport Active Sponge Brush — from £7.31
- Hy Sport Active Hoof Brush — from £2.85
- Hy Sport Active Hoof Pick — from £2.20
Every "from" price above is the lowest price on a colour we can ship today. Colour choice can change the price — on some items by more than a pound — so the option you pick may sit higher.
Which brush does which job?
| The job | Pick this | From | Good to know |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lifting dried mud and sweat | Hy Sport Active Dandy Brush | £4.46 | The everyday workhorse. Stiff bristles, used in short flicking strokes. |
| Deep mud in a thick winter coat | Hy Sport Active Long Bristle Dandy Brush | £6.47 | Longer bristles reach through hair rather than skating over the top. |
| Bringing up shine | Hy Sport Active Body Brush | £5.40 | Softer and denser than a dandy — long sweeping strokes with the coat. |
| Softest finish, clipped or fine coats | Hy Sport Active Goat Hair Body Brush | £11.07 | Natural goat hair — the gentlest bristle in this range, ideal for finishing. |
| Faces, ears and bony areas | Hy Sport Active Face Brush | £2.77 | Small head so you can work around eyes and cheekbones carefully. |
| Bathing and washing down | Hy Sport Active Sponge Brush | £7.31 | For shampoo days and sweaty summer evenings. |
| Scrubbing hooves clean | Hy Sport Active Hoof Brush | £2.85 | Handy before oiling, and for tidying feet up before a show. |
| Picking out feet, twice a day | Hy Sport Active Hoof Pick | £2.20 | The one tool nobody should be without. Cheap enough to keep a spare. |
How do you build a grooming kit in the right order?
1. Feet first
A hoof pick is the single most useful thing in the box. Pick out all four feet before and after work so you spot a stone, a loose shoe or a smell before it becomes a problem.
2. Then the mud
A dandy brush shifts dried dirt and sweat. If your horse lives out through a British winter, the long bristle version does the same job with far less elbow grease.
3. Then the shine
A body brush follows the dandy and lifts the finer dust that the stiff bristles leave behind. The goat hair version is worth it if your horse is clipped, thin-skinned or simply objects to anything firm.
4. Finishing touches
A face brush for the head, a hoof brush for scrubbing feet, and a sponge brush for bath days. That is a complete kit in one order, without hunting around — just check which shades are in stock on each item as you go.
How do you keep the brushes working well?
Knock them out against a wall after every use, and wash them properly every few weeks in warm water with a little mild soap. Rinse well, shake out and dry bristle-side down so water runs away from the block rather than sitting in it. Give the goat hair brush a gentler wash and let it air dry naturally rather than near a heater.
One brush per horse where you can, especially if anything skin-related is going around the yard. Grooming daily also helps you notice heat, lumps or cuts early — if you find something you are unsure about, speak to your vet before treating it.
Frequently asked questions
What is in the Hy Equestrian range at Just Horse Riders?
Eight Hy Sport Active grooming products: the Dandy Brush (from £4.46), Long Bristle Dandy Brush (from £6.47), Body Brush (from £5.40), Goat Hair Body Brush (from £11.07), Face Brush (from £2.77), Sponge Brush (from £7.31), Hoof Brush (from £2.85) and Hoof Pick (from £2.20). Each comes in a choice of colours, and prices shown are the lowest in-stock option.
Which brush should I buy first?
A hoof pick and a dandy brush. The Hy Sport Active Hoof Pick starts at £2.20 and the Dandy Brush at £4.46, so both together cost less than a bag of feed. Add the Body Brush from £5.40 when you want a proper finish rather than just a clean horse.
What is the difference between a dandy brush and a body brush?
A dandy brush has stiff bristles and is used with short flicking strokes to knock off dried mud and sweat. A body brush is softer and denser, used in long strokes with the coat to lift fine dust and bring up shine. Most people use the dandy first and the body brush second.
Is the goat hair body brush worth the extra money?
If your horse is clipped, fine-coated or ticklish, yes. The Hy Sport Active Goat Hair Body Brush (from £11.07) uses natural goat hair, the softest bristle in this range, which makes finishing off far more comfortable for a sensitive horse. For a hairy native who lives out, the standard Body Brush from £5.40 is plenty.
How often should I wash my grooming brushes?
Knock them out after every groom and wash them every few weeks in warm water with mild soap. Rinse thoroughly and dry bristles-down so water drains away from the block. Dirty brushes just move grease around, so clean ones genuinely make the coat look better.
Can I groom a horse with sore or irritated skin?
Work around the area rather than over it, and use the softest brush you have. Grooming supports healthy coat condition and helps you spot changes early, but it is not a treatment. If skin is broken, scurfy, hot or sore, get your vet to look at it before you brush over it, and keep that horse's brushes separate from everyone else's.
Not sure which to choose?
If you are torn between the standard and long bristle dandy, or unsure which colours we can ship today, get in touch and our team will help.
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Last reviewed 2026-07-24 by the Just Horse Riders team.