A bit of light housework. How to make hoovering more fun

[Auslander]

Forget the carpets - hoover your horse instead!

I was amazed at how well Alf accepted it -he's spooky, headshy, and doesn't approve of things that aren't his idea. Other than a minor headchuck when I started, he didn't object at all - I think he actually enjoyed it!

 

[The Fuzzy Furry]

Can I bring some of mine for hoovering? 🤣

 

[Auslander]

Can I bring some of mine for hoovering? 🤣

Absolutely! I did three muddy ones in 15 mins today - it's so satisfying! Only one had a nervous breakdown - she liked the vacuuming, but ran for her life when the scary pink object rolled a bit closer to her!

 

[The Fuzzy Furry]

Once teeth sorted and work hours back to normal, I'll bring one for clipping, hoovering and you can ride too!
Might squash in a tiny one too to visit your little one

 

[gallopingby]

Grooming ‘machines’ have been around a long time. In the 70s & 80s they were used to help strap show horses. The top rated ones are still around although many were quite heavy to use. They do an excellent job and horses soon get used to them.

 

[Auslander]

Grooming ‘machines’ have been around a long time. In the 70s & 80s they were used to help strap show horses. The top rated ones are still around although many were quite heavy to use. They do an excellent job and horses soon get used to them.

I know - just haven't tried one on my horse before!

 

[tristar]

i had a groomer with a rotating head and another which used suction, they were both expensive and the horses loved them, but have seen people using a henry hoover and thought why not as ordinary hoovers are cheap in comparison

 

[Carrottom]

My Mum used to "Henry" her dog when she was moulting.

 

[SatansLittleHelper]

Oh love him, he looks quite relaxed...I wonder if mine would like the Vax 🤔

 

[flying_high]

I've got a Henry? Cant figure out which attachment would use for muddy horse?

 

[tiahatti]

Not horse related, but I used to hoover my cat. On the lowest setting so that I didn't suck her up the hoover. She loved it, I think it must have been the warm air coming out of the nozzle x

 

[holeymoley]

Haha no chance mine would stand for that 😂

 

[Auslander]

I've got a Henry? Cant figure out which attachment would use for muddy horse?

You can buy pet attachments - that's what I'm using in this vid

 

[Mrs B]

Do love Alf!

Although I think I'd need one of these for H: (not sure how happy he'd be about the experience, though ... )

 

[flying_high]

You can buy pet attachments - that's what I'm using in this vid

Thanks do you have a link or picture of nozzle? I have found this one, but the reviews aren't very good - https://www.amazon.co.uk/SPARES2GO-...r=8-4-fkmr2&keywords=Dog+Groomer+hoover+henry

 

[Auslander]

Thanks do you have a link or picture of nozzle? I have found this one, but the reviews aren't very good

That's what I have. I've got nothing to compare it against, but it seems ok to me! They do do a curry comb one, but I've not found one sufficiently cheaply yet!https://www.ebay.co.uk/p/Numatic-He...rse-or-Dog-601156/1205417093?iid=121896549371

 

[flying_high]

That's what I have. I've got nothing to compare it against, but it seems ok to me! They do do a curry comb one, but I've not found one sufficiently cheaply yet!https://www.ebay.co.uk/p/Numatic-He...rse-or-Dog-601156/1205417093?iid=121896549371

Ooh thanks, I might splash out. I have sadly lost an older horse recently, and have forced myself to power hose / machine wash all his rugs (different size to other horse), and equipment and list all on ebay, and if I sell enough stuff I might invest the proceeds in some horse related indulgences, once I have cleared vet bills!

 

[Twohorses]

Ooh thanks, I might splash out. I have sadly lost an older horse recently, and have forced myself to power hose / machine wash all his rugs (different size to other horse), and equipment and list all on ebay, and if I sell enough stuff I might invest the proceeds in some horse related indulgences, once I have cleared vet bills!

I am so sorry for your loss. Laying one to rest is never easy.

Vacuums -- 15 years ago, I am pretty sure my alpha horse understood "we are riding in the Christmas parade tonight."

He found himself a mud hole and came up to the barn caked in mud from nose-to-tail. Christmas time where I live is no time to be bathing a horse, especially if it has to be done outside.

Right then I borrowed DH's shop vac and told my best horse "to just stand there because I said so" . I spent close to four hours vacuuming, and brushing with various types of brushes. I never use ShoSheen or anything like it but I sent DH to the tack store and used it that night

I have been vacuuming horses every Spring, since then. Now that I'm old and the arthritis isn't going anywhere, it's a LOT easier on my shoulders and wrists during shedding season

The shop vac I "borrowed" from DH 15 years ago? It's still in my barn, lollol. Several years went by before he accepted the fact I was never going to let him take ownership of it again, so he broke down and bought another one for himself

 

[meleeka]

Two of mine love a hoover! They both have really thick native coats so getting a brush all the way through is almost impossible. My mini doesn’t even need tying up. I use my Dyson Cordless because it doesn’t get much use at home 😊

 

[tankgirl1]

Ooooh! Does it help when they are shedding? My mare is a yak, I bet she could fill a henry hoover a day when she starts moulting!

 

[MrsMozart]

Ooh! Tempted by the dog option - I knew the GSD would moult(!), but didn't expect quite so much from the Rotties...

 

[Auslander]

Ooh! Tempted by the dog option - I knew the GSD would moult(!), but didn't expect quite so much from the Rotties...

We used to hoover an elderly welsh springer bitch. Worked a treat! Never had another dog who'd tolerate it though