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Shedding Tools?

Hi there everyone,
What shedding tools do you all like to help with all the spring molting?

We get great reviews on the FURminator
http://www.equestriancollections.com/brands.asp?bc=651

The Centaur Grooming Block
http://www.equestriancollections.com/itemdesc.asp?ic=ER11846R

And the Slick and Easy Block is really popular
http://www.equestriancollections.com/itemdesc.asp?ic=BC00090R

The Oster Products are great and ergonomic (finally!)
http://www.equestriancollections.com/itemmatrix.asp?groupcode=BC00075

And Jelly Scrubbers are good too, if your horse has short hair.
http://www.equestriancollections.com/itemmatrix.asp?groupcode=WB00781

And of course, we have the traditional Shedding Blade
http://www.equestriancollections.com/itemdesc.asp?ic=WB38000R

So what do you guys think? What are we missing?

Permalink Reply by SunnySD on April 17, 2009 at 11:29am: I really love the rubber, fit in your palm curry/massagers with big teeth. They work well on mud & thick winter coats, and the horses seem to like the massaging effect. Plus, shed hair comes off of them really easily, and they clean up with soap & water. I have a couple similar to the Equistar Big Touch Groomer, but it has finger indentations. Like this one available at VR Tack.

I also like the mitt-type rubber grooming tools. The hair comes off them well, and they're very practical for removing loose hair & dirt from legs, with or without soap & water. You can wrap your hand right around on the down stroke and they're soft so the horses don't object.

For more on spring grooming, visit me over at It's Sunny in SD. I know shedding's going to be a recurring topic for a while! LOL; ▶ Reply to This

Permalink Reply by Chris Duggan on April 24, 2009 at 12:09pm: How often do you all have to replace your curries before the teeth get all down to the nub? I love the hand shaped tools as well. Thinking about getting one of the ones that are sheepskin. They really get them shiney.; ▶ Reply to This

Permalink Reply by Debby Stansell on May 29, 2009 at 10:38pm: The horse furminator is an amazing new tool to add to your grooming box. You will NOT believe how great it works in conjunction with the usual shedding blade to get that winter coat out fast...it's almost like sweeping the floor:)

I also suggest using a really internal coat conditioner. I use Omega Horse Shine. It's a prepared flax concoction and you will not believe how great your coat will shine with health and sparkle. It also helps keep them clean, the mud falls right off as soon as it dries.

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Permalink Reply by Wendy Williams-Case on September 22, 2009 at 9:20pm: LOVE the furminator, best shedding tool invented, can get the job done in half the time, and it doesn't cut the hair! Got one for my dog and cat too!! Beats the heck out of any other tool, my friends love to use mine:); ▶ Reply to This

Permalink Reply by Wendy Williams-Case on September 22, 2009 at 9:21pm: It is Aimee, every tack box needs one!!

Aimee Donaldson said:
My neighbor uses the furminator on their Welsh Corgi doggie. They say it is the best grooming tool they ever invested in. I bet it works great on horses too!; ▶ Reply to This