Fancy new products don’t always work!!

fr234 said:
Just thought this was interesting and want to here your thoughts…
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fr234 said:
Nowadays most riders are all using the new technology based tack and using gear they are given because they are sponsored but think about it… people promote these new innovative stirrups etc but actually they don’t make you ride any better! They’re there for the ‘look’
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fr234 said:
Just proves we’re all brainwashed into thinking that the new products work and that we all need them. I know I’m sticking to my old school stuff!!
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I think most people presumed this was a deliberately provocative thread designed to start a robust discussion - that's how I read it. You wanted to hear our thoughts? Well some of us disagree with you. That is completely different to hating you.
If you don't like the direction a thread is taking, just leave it alone & talk about something else.
Don't leave, you don't need to. (And besides if you come back under another name we will still feel free to disagree!;))
 
Guess I just need to get used to this forum then 😂😂
Looks as if there is a lottt of people with strong opinions hsha, (you not included 🫣😂)
 
ycbm said:
There's nothing new about different brushes for different coats, what's new is putting an £80+ price tag on a bundle of them. Brilliant marketing.
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Or, feed it properly and rug in clean liner. A quick wipe over with a clean cloth will do the rest. 50p plastic kitchen brush gets the mud off nicely.
 
fr234 said:
Yes just had a look! Not much more expensive that some of the haas so wasn’t too shocked thank god haha 😂
Do you find they really make a difference?
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Horses for courses. I find they do give a nice finish, but that’s not without elbow grease!

ETA: I more meant you wouldn’t be disappointed from an aesthetic POV.
 
ycbm said:
No brush brand makes much difference! Stain removal is about elbow grease or shampoo, coat health comes from inside and is more about feed.
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Grooming is something I’m very passionate about so I have to disagree about brushes 🙈
I do agree about elbow grease though 100%
A good brush does make a difference though if used correctly I find
 
fr234 said:
Grooming is something I’m very passionate about so I have to disagree about brushes 🙈
I do agree about elbow grease though 100%
A good brush does make a difference though if used correctly I find
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But the brand is personal choice, there are many that are equally effective, and the price range is wide for the same effectiveness. The rest is the marketing you started the thread to raise questions about.
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Tiddlypom said:
I'm going to weigh in in defence of Haas brushes. They might have a somewhat bonkers marketing ploy re the horse colour thing, but the brushes themselves are robust, well made, comfortable to hold, and make grooming a pleasure 🙂.
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Exactly! I’ve never had one bristle fall out! Not one
 
Tiddlypom said:
I'm going to weigh in in defence of Haas brushes. They might have a somewhat bonkers marketing ploy re the horse colour thing, but the brushes themselves are robust, well made, comfortable to hold, and make grooming a pleasure 🙂.
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I’d agree with this.

I’m not sure they are better than other well made brushes.

The 6 I have have lasted years, (bought in 2017 and still good condition) are comfortable to use, durable and do a good job.

I’ve no regrets asking for them as presents and think I’ve had value from them over the years.
 
fr234 said:
Exactly! I’ve never had one bristle fall out! Not one
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I can say the same about a pure bristle Stűbben body brush that I use daily on my thin skinned TB. I think it's 25 years old.

Magic brushes, cheap as chips, are great all round brushes and unbranded coir water brushes do a similar job to the expensive ones in stain removal.
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fr234 said:
Grooming is something I’m very passionate about so I have to disagree about brushes 🙈
I do agree about elbow grease though 100%
A good brush does make a difference though if used correctly I find
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I agree about good brushes, as do my ponies who are both very enthusiastic about being groomed and VERY forthright about which particular brushes they prefer........
They like a couple of the Haas ones and cheap-as-chips magic brushes so that's what they have.
For Native ponies they have expensive tastes such as only linen stable rubbers will do - though I lucked out with those when I found a bunch in a charity shop.
 
as an aside I've always wished brushes came in more sizes for hands other than just 'child' and 'adult'. some are huge and really awkward to hold, and I have pretty hefty hands, by no means little dainty fairy digits haha
 
ycbm said:
I can say the same about a pure bristle Stűbben body brush that I use daily on my thin skinned TB. In think it's 25 years old.

Magic brushes, cheap as chips, are great all round brushes and unbranded coir water brushes do a similar job to the expensive ones in stain removal.
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If you’ve got a good set of brushes then I’d not suggest replace them with Haas ones.

But if you are looking for good set of brushes and curry comb they are good place to start.

I’ve got a magic brush and a tiger tongue grooming tool too, like all of them.

I’d looked at the Stubben body brush with red leather handle before getting Haas but was too wide for my hand.
 
AFishOutOfWater said:
as an aside I've always wished brushes came in more sizes for hands other than just 'child' and 'adult'. some are huge and really awkward to hold, and I have pretty hefty hands, by no means little dainty fairy digits haha
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Think brushes being right size for hands and straps not stretching makes a big difference!
 
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