The Greatest Horse Grooming Tools for Summer
It’s hot. You’re hot. Your horse is hot. Sometimes you feel like all you are doing is smearing sweaty hair all over your horse. Which happens. The best tools for summer grooming make taking care of your horse easier during the dog days of summer.
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- I still use my grooming gloves. Most of us have come to know these as only for shedding season, but they make a wonderful daily curry comb, no matter how much hair your horse has. And your hands stay so clean!
Great for bathing and daily curry action.
- I also reach for my clippers. Sometimes. I’m definitely using clippers to tidy things up for easier tick hunting by clipping away extra lower leg hair. I also keep the bridle path clipped, to avoid that lump that the mane makes under a bridle or a halter. This is really important if your horse wears a muzzle for extended hours.
- My go-to move for getting rid of sweat and dirt and grit after a ride is a quick rinse with the hose. This can also help your horse cool out a bit faster, especially if you let him dry in the shade with a breeze. This breeze could be the wind or under a fan. I love those “as seen on TV” shrinking up hoses for this very chore. They are ultra-light, take up a tiny bit of space, and you don’t have to roll them up! You can just drape them somewhere.
I’ll never use a stiff green hose again!
- Pair your handy hose with a multi-function nozzle for best showering results. Shower setting for sensitive areas, fan setting for using the water as a squeegee to push all things sweat and dirt away.
Products I love to use in the summer:
- If rinsing or bathing isn’t in the time frame today, you can buff your horse’s dried and sweaty body with a cactus cloth. By the way, I love to use a cactus cloth in the wash rack, too. Handy for cleaning horses and buckets.
Cactus cloth. So many uses!
- A spot shampoo is also nice to have around, for grass stains or manure stains. I actually use these all year long, but it’s nice to be able to spot treat instead of going full-body bath. If you are doing a rinse in the wash rack, you could “pre-treat” your horse’s dirty spots and let the hose finish the job.
- I also keep a spray bottle of alcohol and water on hand. I use one of those empty spray bottles that you can fill with whatever you like. Rubbing alcohol evaporates much faster than water, so if you or your horse needs an extra hand cooling off, spritz some of the mix and get thee to some wind. Horses with anhidrosis will need all the help they can get cooling off, so stash some of these bottles around the ring so you can spray your horse as you ride.
- I’ll add fly clothing to this list also, fly sheets, fly masks, and fly boots for one grooming-related reason – your horse may stay a tad cleaner. Or not. And, he won’t be bothered by flies, there will be less stomping. Unfortunately, there will be more velcro to do and undo. Oh well. Fly control is all-encompassing and involves a battle against eggs, larvae, and adults. Fly clothing helps with adult flies and generally keeping your horse more comfortable.
What must you have in your horse’s grooming box for summer?
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The jute side buffs to add shine, the other side is fuzzy for lifting dust and applying fly sprays and grooming products.
Sort of a mix between a finishing brush and a body brush. Soft for sensitive horses.
Keep all of your poops in a group with this handy tote.
Boost shine and create a smooth coat with this medium brush from the best of the best - HAAS. Go forth and shine!
Gentle and effective detangling for your horse's mane and tail.
These are HandsOn Gloves with special pricing! Only in the color gray.
This spot-on product kills and repels ticks and helps with mosquito control.
Fair warning - this spray has an odd aroma - but it works for some types of flies!
Sweet itch is best battled by not letting those annoying midges bite your horse.
For horses with sweet itch and other insect allergies, more coverage is better.
LeMieux has more colors than the paint section of a hardware store. I promise they have one you like!
These fly masks are fantastic for protecting ears and eyes, and do great under halters and grazing muzzles to stop rubs and hairless patches.
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These are like the popular Shoo Fly leggings.
Spot removing, deodorizing, dust busting, shine adding spray.
Other sizes, too! Adds shine with the most gentle formula.
The best shampoo for shine and soothing.
This is my favorite horse care product for shine, conditioning, detangling, and stain protection.
For all colors - to add shine and help lift stains.
Brighten duns, palominos, and golden colors.
For dark bays, black points, and black horses
For a sleek and protective finish on your horse's coat, and Magic Sheen is also great for detangling manes and tails.
For cleaners, grooming products, and plain water for braiding.
and adds a nice sheen!
Fair warning - this spray has an odd aroma - but it works for some types of flies!
Spot removing, deodorizing, dust busting, shine adding spray.
Other sizes, too! Adds shine with the most gentle formula.
The best shampoo for shine and soothing.
This is my favorite horse care product for shine, conditioning, detangling, and stain protection.
It's fashion and function
For all colors - to add shine and help lift stains.
Brighten duns, palominos, and golden colors.
For dark bays, black points, and black horses
This style of sweat scraper is gentle over your horse's bony and lumpy places.
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These are HandsOn Gloves with special pricing! Only in the color gray.
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- Cordless 5-in-1 clipper for precise finishing work on horses
- Adjustable blade (#9, #10, #15, #30, #40) for flexible trimming
- Lightweight design for easy control and less hand fatigue
- Dual batteries with quick swap for extended grooming time
- Quiet, low-vibration motor for sensitive horses
- Ideal for bridle path, face, ears, muzzle, and fetlocks
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- 2-speed motor (6000 & 8000 RPMs)
- 4-hour cordless runtime + corded option
- 5-in-1 Diamond Pro blade stays cool and sharp
- Textured housing for comfortable control
- Travel lock for safe transport
- LED screen with speed, battery, and maintenance info
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- Powerful motor glides through coats
- Textured grip for better control
- Up to 3 hours cordless + corded option
- Digital display with battery + maintenance alerts
- Travel lock for safe transport
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- Upgraded brushless motor (3,700 & 4,500 RPMs)
- Textured housing for secure, comfortable grip
- Constant Speed Control powers through thick or matted coats
- Corded + cordless use with quick-charge battery
- Up to 2 hours cordless runtime
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- #10 Prime Series German high-carbon steel blade for durability
- LOCKGUARD tech prevents hinge closure for easy blade changes
- Lightweight, slip-resistant design for better control
- Constant Speed Control powers through all coat types
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- Powerful, quiet motor with 7,200 SPM and reduced heat
- Adjustable cutting lengths (#30, #15, #10) for versatile clipping
- Lightweight design for controlled grooming and finish work
- Ideal for fetlocks, bridle path, face, ears, and detailing
- Includes adjustable blade, blade oil, and cleaning brush
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- Powerful motor up to 6,000 SPM with cool, quiet performance
- Up to 2 hours cordless runtime with Lithium Ion battery
- Quick-adjust blade (#10, #15, #30) for flexible cutting lengths
- 15-minute quick charge gives ~10 minutes of extra use
- Ergonomic design for comfort and control during grooming
These wildly powerful shears are great for thick coats, and when I say thick, I mean it.
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- Keeps blades lubricated for cooler, smoother cutting
- Helps blades stay sharper for longer use
- Recommended after each use for best performance and longevity
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- 2-minute hospital-grade disinfectant for fast, effective cleaning
- Kills bacteria, viruses, and fungi on contact
- EPA-certified formula for trusted disinfection
- Safe for grooming tools and workstation surfaces
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- Glide-through cutting for smooth, efficient clipping on all coat types
- Easy detachment and adjustment (#9, #10, #15, #30 & #43)
- Always cool-running blade set for consistent performance
- Ideal for bridle path, ears, muzzle, fetlocks, and finish work on horses
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- Powers through all coat types with 3 high-speed settings
- #10 Prime Series German high-carbon steel blade for durability
- LOCKGUARD technology prevents hinge closure for easy blade changes
- Replaceable drive tip system for quick, simple maintenance
- Rubberized no-slip grip for comfort and full control
- Lightweight design built for all-day grooming use
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- Includes #10 wide Prime blade
- LOCKGUARD technology for secure blade hold
- Two speeds (3,000 & 3,700 RPMs)
- Two lithium-ion batteries, up to 3 hours each
- Wide blade version of the KM Supera
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