Shedding Tools: Get Rid of Loose Hair Faster in Spring and Autumn
During the moult your horse is grateful for any help that removes loose hair and itchy undercoat. Here you will find grooming blocks and combs for this time.
Waldhausen Deshedding Comb for Horses, Detangling & Coat Change, Detangling Comb 17 blades
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Waldhausen Wonder Stone Grooming Stone, Dirt & Hair Remover
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Kerbl Wonderstone Coat Cleaning Stone for Horses, 12 x 6 x 3 cm
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Shedding Tools: getting through the moult
Twice a year your horse changes its coat. In spring the thick winter coat comes out, and in autumn it grows back. In spring especially, masses of hair come loose, which itches and sticks to clothes, saddle pads and brushes. Shedding tools such as grooming blocks and special combs get loose undercoat out quickly. That makes it easier for your horse to lose the old hair, and you save a great deal of time and effort when grooming.
Grooming block and shedding comb
A grooming block is made of a porous material that picks up loose hair as you stroke it over the coat. Guide it with light pressure in the direction of hair growth over the neck, body and quarters. It is also useful for removing hair from rugs, saddle cloths and padding. A shedding comb has fine teeth that comb undercoat out of the coat in a targeted way. With a gel grip it sits well in the hand and is easy to knock out after grooming.
What else helps during the moult
Changing its coat costs your horse energy. Regular grooming massages the skin and stimulates the circulation without putting strain on the coat. Feeding to your horse's needs with enough minerals can support the moult. If your horse loses its winter coat very late or not at all, you should discuss this with your vet, as metabolic issues may lie behind it.
Frequently asked questions
When does a horse start to moult?
The moult depends mainly on day length. In spring it begins when the days get longer, and in autumn when they get shorter. How long it lasts differs from horse to horse.
Can I curry my horse every day during the moult?
Yes, many horses enjoy it particularly at this time, because their skin itches. Work with light pressure and give sensitive areas a break. What matters is that the skin does not become irritated.
My horse hardly loses its winter coat in summer. Is that normal?
A noticeably long, curly coat that does not shed can point to a metabolic disorder, especially in older horses. In that case, have your horse examined by your vet so that you quickly know where you stand.
An easier spring and autumn
When your horse loses its winter coat, the hair ends up everywhere: on your jacket, in the saddle pad and in every brush. With a grooming block you simply stroke loose hair out of the coat without much pressure. It also picks up hair from rugs and saddle cloths that otherwise hardly comes off. A shedding comb with fine teeth removes undercoat in a targeted way and is easy to knock out after grooming. Models with a gel grip are comfortable in the hand, even when you work for longer. Many horses enjoy a thorough grooming at this time, because their skin itches. So take a little more time at the grooming area and work your way section by section from the neck to the quarters. In the end your horse has a smooth, light summer coat, and you have a pile of loose hair less to deal with.