Block to remove loose hair from molting horses

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Hmm I wonder if you guys can help me identify something.
At the riding school I used to work at we had a tool for removing loose hair from the older or more traditional horses.
It looked a little bit like a large lump of rectangular coal with grey sparklie bits in it. It was really light in weight.
I have been looking on some websites on the grooming sections but I can't find it - I would really like to get one as it was great for removing loose hair.
 
Your description actually sounds like a 'bot' (sp) block.
We use a tool that looks like 2 plastic handles on either end of a metal blade, you bend it over and join the 2 handles together and use the rough edge on the loop to remove the loose hair, it's not expensive and most tack shops will have them.
 
Cyberchick that is exactly it!
Thanks a lot
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They are sometimes called Wonderstones - see here http://www.dragonflysaddlery.co.uk/iteml...Kit&nocat=y

Best thing about them is they don't get clogged with hair!

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Yes there called Wonder Stones, we used to sell them in our tack shop, all the show pony crowd used to buy them for getting the dust etc

I find the wire dog grooming slicks best for getting the loose coat and scurf out best.
 
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They are sometimes called Wonderstones - see here http://www.dragonflysaddlery.co.uk/iteml...Kit&nocat=y

Best thing about them is they don't get clogged with hair!

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Yes there called Wonder Stones, we used to sell them in our tack shop, all the show pony crowd used to buy them for getting the dust etc

I find the wire dog grooming slicks best for getting the loose coat and scurf out best.

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Yes they are fabulous, if we're talking about the same thing Kenzo. I have a mini one that I use on the cats but my big one vanished some time ago and I havent been able to track down a replacement, any ideas?
 
Spooky post this. I saw someone using one last night and asked her what it was.
Is it made from the same stuff as the white Brick shaped things for removing hard skin from your feet ?

I only ask as I have one of those in the cupboard I was thinking of trying on the hairy bloke.
 
I got a ''Furminator'' last week ....cost me £32 quid inc delivery from Viovet...

...fantastic, gets out more hair and scurf than blocks/shedders/curry combs put together....nearly got a hairy highland smooth and lovely in a week...

..can't recommend highly enough...despite the price....
 
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Spooky post this. I saw someone using one last night and asked her what it was.
Is it made from the same stuff as the white Brick shaped things for removing hard skin from your feet ?

I only ask as I have one of those in the cupboard I was thinking of trying on the hairy bloke.

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To be honest, there ok on horses with a fine coat, but with loose hairs, if its warm day etc which is why many showing people use them, there good for removing the loose hair/grease which comes up behind your saddle when you have been warming up, so they wisk it away with one of these blocks before going into the class...for example a T&T class or bascially if you want to be totally spotless as the grain on the block acts like velcro, then you shave a bit off to get a rough bit again when its warn smooth.

Best thing for geting rid of 'winter' coat and getting that loose out is one of these, horses usually like the feel of them too, obviously not to be used over the boney bits. You can buy large ones which are best for equine use.

http://wgroom.com/catalog/product_info.php?cPath=208_258&products_id=890
 
I got one of those for my lab from Pets At Home. It has been great on her coat as she is moulting badly at the moment. Between her and the horse I am a walking fur ball.
 
Thanks he does have a fine coat he is unclipped but was well rugged. My Problem is the fine hair when grooming with a body brush. It sets of an allergic reaction that I only get at coat shedding time.
When I wear a mask and sunglasses not only do I look like a Star Wars extra but the glasses mist up so an efficient way of coat removal is a must.
 
Have your tried the back pack groom n vac or similar type of vacuum type grooming equitment? it will help to contain the dust and hair while your allergic during his moult.
 
I just call them grooming blocks, and yes they are excellent. I think they are a waste product of froth flotation, ie. solidified froth! I'm now hooked on stripping blades though. They can be used even on bony areas, are effortless and don't produce dust like the blocks. Cheap, cheeful and long lasting too.
 
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