How many of you

Yes!! I wouldn't dream of not! For anyone who's handle brakes off, buy the round shaped one with plastic handle, it's a bolt that holds it on and so the thin metal on a wooden handle one doesn't bend and brake.
 
Am amazed at how few people do use the body brush/curry combo......but then I am of an age when wisping was part of the daily routine! I can understand that people are pressed for time/have horses naked living out 365 etc etc BUT just a thought.....if you do a daily full groom (dandy, body, wisp, chamois) then you actively promote the circulation; this can help with all sorts of ills as well as helping muscle spasms. Equine body workers/massage therapists wouldn't be required nearly as much if people did a daily hands on FULL groom and became better acquainted with the subtle contours and feel of their horse's body. Soo.....it may cost you time, but it could save you money!
 
The Fuzzy Furry said:
Yes, always :) (when I use one in winter or high summer. Never at this time of the year unless rugged tho, as I dont like to remove the grease from the coat).
Otherwise is a good 30 min session after a good dandy brushing over :)
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Yes this. Not at the moment as she is out unrugged although I'm desperate to.

gunnergundog said:
Am amazed at how few people do use the body brush/curry combo......but then I am of an age when wisping was part of the daily routine! I can understand that people are pressed for time/have horses naked living out 365 etc etc BUT just a thought.....if you do a daily full groom (dandy, body, wisp, chamois) then you actively promote the circulation; this can help with all sorts of ills as well as helping muscle spasms. Equine body workers/massage therapists wouldn't be required nearly as much if people did a daily hands on FULL groom and became better acquainted with the subtle contours and feel of their horse's body. Soo.....it may cost you time, but it could save you money!
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Totally agree with this. I do a thorough grooming to check my horse over thoroughly!! Was taught to as a teenager and I always have. I don't whisp though but love a good strapping!!!
 
I dont have a proper one but the type with 4 metal rings. I use this with any brush (body/dandy) to flick the dust hair off and it also doubles up to get the really dry muddy patches off! Couldn't imagine not using it - pony would be dusty and one of my hands would be empty!!
 
I'm very glad that I gave my horse a brush over tonight - more to spend time with him than cleaning & to try and remove some of moulting hair & dust.
He is covered in molasses at the moment (all over his legs, which are white, and his shoulders/girth area) so I avoid those areas with a brush as they are all sticky :p

After brushing him for about 20mins he was very happy and as I was finishing up he stuck his front leg out and put his nose right down on his cannon bone. Odd behavior so I checked his leg & found that half of cannon bone was dried blood not molasses!!

Checked closer & leg had swollen in area so took him down to hose so could wash off molasses and inspect the cut. Turns out the idiot has managed to cut himself on the outside of near fore yet he was stabled!! No signs of damage to stable so have no idea how he managed it!

Very glad took time to brush him, otherwise would have never looked! Glad he showed me too :p
 
only_me said:
Use a metal curry comb with a body brush?

Just curious, as havent seen people using them much. I've one, and with every stroke of body brush it's cleaned on curry comb (circular motion) - do any pf you do this? :)

Ps. Any recommendations for a body brush? I need new one!
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Me!

I find metal curry combs to be an endangered species these days.... why have they gone out of fashion?

you can't beat a body brush and curry comb for shine.
I don't do it much though, as our ponies need their grease.
 
I use a dandy brush and prefer a metal curry comb, but mine died and I've not gotten around to fixing it/getting a new one. There is something really satisfying about seeing the grease and scurf on it and knocking it out, or maybe that's just me :)

I rarely use body brushes because mine are all out 24/7 with minimal rugging and I want them to keep the grease in their coats up to a point.

For the best body brushes, for when I do use them, the bigger, leather backed brushes are my choice.
 
I use a rubber one in the same way as had too many injuries from metal ones by scraping it on my hand and wrist, it's the only way in my opinion to get a really good shine and get rid of grease.
 
OK oh wise ones -can you solve a little conundrum that's puzzled me from childhood

On one hand there's the statement of bodybrushing removes grease.
On the other hand the old nagsman who taught me believed that bodybrushing removes dirt, scurf and some grease but the act of brushing distributed grease through the hair to give it shine and some waterproofing. It was over-bathing that was thought to cause problems because it took all the grease out. Ergo - brush the horse well everyday and spare the water until it was absolutely necessary.

Any thoughts?
 
Yes I do and my metal curry comb and it's still the same one I had for my first pony over 30 years ago. It's a bit battered but still functional.
 
catkin said:
OK oh wise ones -can you solve a little conundrum that's puzzled me from childhood

On one hand there's the statement of bodybrushing removes grease.
On the other hand the old nagsman who taught me believed that bodybrushing removes dirt, scurf and some grease but the act of brushing distributed grease through the hair to give it shine and some waterproofing. It was over-bathing that was thought to cause problems because it took all the grease out. Ergo - brush the horse well everyday and spare the water until it was absolutely necessary.

Any thoughts?
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That's what I was always taught too - and a rule I still adhere to. It seems to work, I have a reasonably spotless, shiny and apparently waterproof coloured dirtmagnet, who has only been bathed twice this year, so I'm clearly doing something right!!
 
I always use a body brush/curry comb combo for grooming, but have never had a metal one...

Even the childs pony gets loose hair/mud removed with rubber curry comb, then a quick brush with body brush. I don't think it removes that much grease, and he doesn't enjoy a dandy brush.

Fiona
 
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