{"product_id":"smart-grooming-smart-coats-shedding-rake-for-horses","title":"Smart Grooming Smart Coats Shedding Rake for Horses","description":"\u003ch2\u003eSmart Grooming Smart Coats Wide-Blade Shedding Rake\u003c\/h2\u003e \u003cp\u003eSmart 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.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIt 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 \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/grooming\"\u003egrooming\u003c\/a\u003e essentials to build a full kit.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch3\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h3\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWide 5\" head\u003c\/strong\u003e covers more coat per pass for faster removal of thick, matted or heavily coated fur.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTwo blade grades\u003c\/strong\u003e - coarse for dense winter coats, fine for a neater finish.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eInterchangeable, replaceable blades\u003c\/strong\u003e to swap grades or renew performance over time.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMulti-species\u003c\/strong\u003e - proven on horses, ponies, donkeys, dogs, goats and camels.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHelpful on very heavy coats\u003c\/strong\u003e, including ponies prone to heavy coats and those with Cushing's.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBuilt on Smart Tails and Smart Manes\u003c\/strong\u003e blade principles from Smart Grooming.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003ch3\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e \u003ctable\u003e \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eBrand\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSmart Grooming\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eProduct type\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eShedding rake \/ de-shedding tool\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eHead width\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e5 inches\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eBlade grades\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCoarse or fine\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eReplacement blades\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAvailable\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSuitable for\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHorses, ponies, donkeys, dogs, goats, camels\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eBest season\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSpring shedding\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eCountry of origin\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGermany\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e \u003c\/table\u003e \u003ch3\u003eHow to Use\u003c\/h3\u003e \u003col\u003e \u003cli\u003eChoose your blade grade - coarse for thick winter coats, fine for a tidier finish.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eStart on a dry, brushed coat so loose mud and debris are already removed.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eComb the rake through the coat in the direction of hair growth.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eWork in short, even passes, clearing shed hair from the blade regularly.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eStop once the winter coat has lifted - the rake tidies rather than producing a clipped finish.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eClean and dry the blade after use and store it safely away from children.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ol\u003e \u003ch3\u003eFAQ\u003c\/h3\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eShould I choose the coarse or fine blade?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eChoose 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.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCan I use Smart Coats on dogs as well as horses?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes. 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.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWill it give a clipped finish?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNo. 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.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCan I use it all year round?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIt is designed for shedding periods. 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