Grooming kits

[HashRouge]

Anyone bought a complete grooming kit recently? Trying to find one with good quality brushes for a reasonable price. My sister's got a new pony

Or am I better off just going to the local tack shop and making up my own?

 

[Shay]

Far better off making up your own. You can buy boxes or bags as you prefer and you can tailor the kit to what your siter will actually use.

 

[dogatemysalad]

I'd love the Renwick and Sons grooming collection which comes in a steel box. A mere snip at £400. How much do you love your sister ?

 

[Leo Walker]

I'd buy some individual Haas brushes. I dithered about them for ages, but have never regretted getting them. Mine are a couple of years old now and not showing any signs of age

 

[Surbie]

I did mine individually - still bought lots of stuff that I have never used - like those long-bristled flicky brushes...

 

[Sussexbythesea]

How old is your sister? Youngsters don’t necessarily appreciate or look after a nice set of brushes so a set aimed at children may suit. If she’s older then yes definitely buy individual quality items and if your budget is generous then Haas brushes are nice,

 

[oldie48]

I'd buy some individual Haas brushes. I dithered about them for ages, but have never regretted getting them. Mine are a couple of years old now and not showing any signs of age

I've got them on my xmas list, fingers crossed!

 

[NinjaPony]

Make your own! The le mieux grooming bag is great though, plenty of room for brushes and handy outside pockets, plus easy to wipe clean. I have 3 haas brushes and they are great, I give them a clean every month or so and they look like new every time.

 

[vmac66]

Another one for individual Haas brushes. I have 5 bought over a year. If you shop around you can get them at reasonable prices

 

[milliepops]

I did mine individually - still bought lots of stuff that I have never used - like those long-bristled flicky brushes...

those are great for sweeping out nooks and crannies in the lorry never used mine on a horse tho!

I would also make your own then you can just put useful stuff in.

 

[Leo Walker]

does anyone ever use those flicker brushes on a horse?!

 

[HashRouge]

does anyone ever use those flicker brushes on a horse?!

I used to use them all the time when I was a groom. They are great for getting the dust off a clipped horse, or for just giving them a quick brush before riding. We used to use them rather than body brushes.

I think I'm going to follow the advice here and do a DIY grooming kit. That way I can pick and choose a bit more about what she gets. I want to put in some useful extras too, like saddle soap and coat shine. She's 25, so I could get her nice brushes but I think the HAAS ones plus all the other basics would be a bit expensive for me!

 

[indie1282]

does anyone ever use those flicker brushes on a horse?!

Me! They are good for flicking out dust on unclipped coats.

 

[indie1282]

I have some Borstiq brushes that are quite nice to use. They do some grooming sets.
https://smartgrooming.co.uk/borstiq-1/borstiq-shaped-grooming-kit-5-pieces

 

[Sussexbythesea]

Me! They are good for flicking out dust on unclipped coats.

Me too...

 

[Pippity]

I'd buy some individual Haas brushes. I dithered about them for ages, but have never regretted getting them. Mine are a couple of years old now and not showing any signs of age

I splurged on some a few weeks back. I've never seen a winter coat shine like that, even with Blue's love of rolling in mud puddles.

 

[pansymouse]

Another vote for Haas brushes - really worth the money and if you also feed micronized linseed you can achieve a show shine in less 10 minutes every day of the week.

 

[BOWS28]

does anyone ever use those flicker brushes on a horse?!

Yes i love them! Perfect for getting the dust or bedding off! Also fab for getting dry mud off of legs and hooves

 

[atropa]

does anyone ever use those flicker brushes on a horse?!

Yes. Always used them for flicking dust off coats, and more recently have found that they really help to get stable or mud stains out of my thin-coated grey mare's coat without irritating her.

 

[BeckyFlowers]

does anyone ever use those flicker brushes on a horse?!

Its about the only brush I do use, other than a shedding blade (for mud) and sometimes a plastic curry comb. Love my flicker brush.

 

[Alibear]

Yes. Always used them for flicking dust off coats, and more recently have found that they really help to get stable or mud stains out of my thin-coated grey mare's coat without irritating her.

Another with a grey mare and yes its a godsend, I actually bought it 4 horses ago and they have all liked it.

 

[Old Speckled Hen]

HAAS - all the way x

 

[HashRouge]

Well I popped into my local tack shop yesterday ready to mix and match my own grooming kit, but I wasn't very impressed with their selection of brushes. However, as I was about to leave I spotted a fab little complete grooming kit. It's a blue Bentley Slip Not grooming kit, with 8 different grooming items and, best of all, a handy carry bag with a waterproof lining. The brushes look nice quality and the whole thing is super smart. It wasn't too expensive either - should be perfect for my sister!

 

[poiuytrewq]

those are great for sweeping out nooks and crannies in the lorry never used mine on a horse tho!

I would also make your own then you can just put useful stuff in.

Also pretty good for getting shavings and hay off your car seats!