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<\/p>\nWinter is in full force in many parts! Some are experiencing snow and ice, while others
\nare sinking in rain and mud. You may not be riding as much as you do in the warmer
\nweather, but that doesn\u2019t mean you should neglect your grooming duties. Your horse
\ncan really benefit from a good grooming session a few times a week. Not only will it
\nkeep them clean and healthy, but it\u2019s a great time to bond.<\/p>\n
Your grooming routine may look slightly different in the winter than in spring or
\nsummer. Unless you have a heated barn, baths won\u2019t be done on the regular. You\u2019ll
\nalso be dealing with wooly coats and potentially snow-packed hooves. Hopefully, these
\ntips will make your grooming session go a bit smoother.<\/p>\n
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Tips for Grooming in the Winter<\/strong><\/p>\n Winter will be over before you know it, but in the meantime, keep your horse looking Winter is in full force in many parts! Some are experiencing snow and ice, while others are sinking in rain and mud. You may not be riding as much as you do in the warmer weather, but that doesn\u2019t mean you should neglect your grooming duties. Your horse can really benefit from a good grooming…<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":4,"featured_media":38420,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_exactmetrics_skip_tracking":false,"_exactmetrics_sitenote_active":false,"_exactmetrics_sitenote_note":"","_exactmetrics_sitenote_category":0,"footnotes":""},"categories":[60],"tags":[205,206],"class_list":["post-38417","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-farm","tag-winter-grooming","tag-winter-horse-care"],"yoast_head":"\n\n
\nstart cold and numb, but after currying your horse for five minutes you\u2019ll get
\ntoasty. Vests are also handy, as they allow you to move your arms effortlessly while
\nkeeping your chest warm. Insulated boots are a must in the winter. You should
\ninvest in a good pair of warm, waterproof gloves, as well.<\/li>\n
\nkeep the chilly wind off of you.<\/li>\n
\nwet, muddy conditions will be susceptible to scratches. Make sure to feel their
\nfetlock and pastern areas for scabs. Rain rot along their back, haunches, and legs is
\nanother problematic skin condition to be aware of. You\u2019ll need to feel around
\nas their fluffy hair can hide stuff.<\/li>\n
\nYour horse needs the hair in their ears and legs for warmth. A bridle path can be
\ntrimmed up for your horse\u2019s comfort though.<\/li>\n
\npacking in their hooves, you should still check them daily. My barefoot horses still
\nget snowballs! Have a hoof pick ready to clean them out. A claw hammer can help
\ngently remove ice from their feet.<\/li>\n
\ncollecting in that area.<\/li>\n
\neasy hack!<\/li>\n
\nextra dirty areas or spots.<\/li>\n
\ngetting your horse too wet.<\/li>\n
\ntangled.<\/li>\n
\nto use a round metal curry for caked-on mud. There are brushes with long rubber
\nbristles that are great for the horse\u2019s legs and face.<\/li>\n
\nwinter. Most have two features, a blowing and sucking option. You can blow dirt and
\ndust off of your horse\u2019s coat. The sucking feature is nice for getting a deep clean, as
\nwell.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/yourhorsefarm.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Grooming-Large.jpeg\")
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\ntheir best!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"