Smart Grooming Smart Coats Shedding Rake for Horses
Description
Smart Grooming Smart Coats Wide-Blade Shedding Rake
Smart Coats is a wide-blade shedding rake from Smart Grooming that removes heavy winter undercoats from horses, ponies, donkeys, dogs, goats and camels. Its 5" head covers more coat per stroke than a standard rake, making it best for owners facing a thick spring shed who want to cut grooming time without clipping.
It is available in two blade grades, coarse and fine, and blades are interchangeable so one tool adapts to different coats and different animals. Browse more grooming essentials to build a full kit.
Key Features
- Wide 5" head covers more coat per pass for faster removal of thick, matted or heavily coated fur.
- Two blade grades - coarse for dense winter coats, fine for a neater finish.
- Interchangeable, replaceable blades to swap grades or renew performance over time.
- Multi-species - proven on horses, ponies, donkeys, dogs, goats and camels.
- Helpful on very heavy coats, including ponies prone to heavy coats and those with Cushing's.
- Built on Smart Tails and Smart Manes blade principles from Smart Grooming.
Specifications
| Brand | Smart Grooming |
|---|---|
| Product type | Shedding rake / de-shedding tool |
| Head width | 5 inches |
| Blade grades | Coarse or fine |
| Replacement blades | Available |
| Suitable for | Horses, ponies, donkeys, dogs, goats, camels |
| Best season | Spring shedding |
| Country of origin | Germany |
How to Use
- Choose your blade grade - coarse for thick winter coats, fine for a tidier finish.
- Start on a dry, brushed coat so loose mud and debris are already removed.
- Comb the rake through the coat in the direction of hair growth.
- Work in short, even passes, clearing shed hair from the blade regularly.
- Stop once the winter coat has lifted - the rake tidies rather than producing a clipped finish.
- Clean and dry the blade after use and store it safely away from children.
FAQ
Should I choose the coarse or fine blade?
Choose coarse for thick, dense winter coats where you need bulk removal, and fine where the coat is lighter or you want a neater finish. Blades are interchangeable, so many yards keep both.
Can I use Smart Coats on dogs as well as horses?
Yes. It is suitable for dogs, horses, ponies, donkeys, camels and goats, which makes it useful in mixed households and on yards with more than one species.
Will it give a clipped finish?
No. Combed in the direction of hair growth it leaves the coat tidy and removes shedding hair, but it does not produce the smooth finish of clippers.
Can I use it all year round?
It is designed for shedding periods. If used continuously outside the shedding season it may thin the coat by cutting, so it is best kept for the spring shed and heavy coat management.
Is it suitable for a pony with Cushing's?
It has proved effective on ponies prone to very heavy coats, including those with Cushing's, where long retained hair is difficult to remove with a standard brush.
Can I buy replacement blades?
Yes. Replacement blades are available so you can switch between grades or refresh the cutting edge and keep the tool performing over several seasons.
About Smart Grooming
Smart Grooming develops practical grooming and turnout tools used by professional producers and home owners alike, including the well-known Smart Tails and Smart Manes rakes. Smart Coats applies the same blade principles to full-body coat care with a wider head for larger areas.