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below the knees or hocks, about the head, or over bony
prominences. Likewise, it should not be used on animals
that have been recently clipped or that have a fine, thin
coat of hair. A wisp of hay or the grooming cloth can bs
used on animals with fine, thin coats.
Body brush: Principal tool used for grooming. It can
be used for brushing the entire body.
Dandy brush: Made of stiff fiber, usually about two
inches in length. If can be used instead of the curry comb
for removing light dirt from the skin and is excellent for
brushing the mane and tail.
Mane and tail comb: Convenient for coming out a matted
mane or tail.
Grooming cloth, drying cloth: A suitable grooming cloth
can be made from old toweling or old blankets. A con
venient size is 18 to 24 inches square. The grooming cloth
is used to remove dirt and dust from the coat; to wipe out
the eyes, ears, nostrils, lips and dock; and to give the coat
a final sheen or polish. Also, it may be used to dry or ruffle
the coat before brushing. A suitable drying cloth can be
made from an ordinary burlap bag. It is used to dry par
tially the coats of horses that have been worked.
Sweat scraper: Used to remove excess perspiration from
heated, wet and sweating animals.
Hoof pick (or hook) : Use to clean out the feet.
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