tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8381378815481359587.post3120152929041660690..comments2024-03-28T00:16:36.539-07:00Comments on Thoughtful Equestrian: Question time: Your grooming routineCatiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04116622774529856827noreply@blogger.comBlogger8125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8381378815481359587.post-12143136085981333952016-11-15T07:28:32.875-08:002016-11-15T07:28:32.875-08:00My horses have 24/7 turnout, with a run-in shed. T...My horses have 24/7 turnout, with a run-in shed. They grow full winter coats. This time of year, grooming is "once-over the entire horse to make sure horse hasn't gotten wounded in the field" plus pick out feet plus clean all dirt off tack areas. In the warmer more-daylight-equipped months, grooming takes a bit longer and there's some emphasis on "make horse look nice"... but with limited daylight in which to ride, it's Functional Grooming Only.which_chickhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10944558109074440312noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8381378815481359587.post-86049752591755043302016-11-08T12:13:29.758-08:002016-11-08T12:13:29.758-08:00Wow. I should really check spelling/autocorrect be...Wow. I should really check spelling/autocorrect before clicking publish!!! I do not grope my horse!!! HAHAHAHA!!! I can't believe autocorrect "screwed" me on grooming 😂😂😂 <br /><br />And I meant too not to ;)Bee Teahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11225059723348875614noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8381378815481359587.post-22029843001473250232016-11-08T12:09:58.032-08:002016-11-08T12:09:58.032-08:00I love to groom my horse to but my groping routine...I love to groom my horse to but my groping routine varies like crazy. Some days (more often then I care to mention haha) I groom for 2 minutes and just make sure there's no major dirt under boots or the saddle/girth area. Other times I will spend over 30 minutes just futzing around and enjoying my shiny horse :) Chimi's coat looks good no matter how long I groom him so I can get away with the 2 minute brush off 😁Bee Teahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11225059723348875614noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8381378815481359587.post-6441116782118027202016-11-07T17:24:42.406-08:002016-11-07T17:24:42.406-08:00I don't generally spend a lot of time doing it...I don't generally spend a lot of time doing it but I try to be thorough. TeresaAhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05311118900077951863noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8381378815481359587.post-16108598093286563572016-11-07T15:46:23.135-08:002016-11-07T15:46:23.135-08:00I have started feeding Stinker while I tack up so ...I have started feeding Stinker while I tack up so he is the rate limiting step. Typically I spend 10-15 minutes grooming/picking feet. 10 minutes tacking up. Then five minutes for me/letting him finish eating.EventingSaddlebredStylehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07610596082916022402noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8381378815481359587.post-458616117103577262016-11-07T07:04:42.273-08:002016-11-07T07:04:42.273-08:00On some days, I'll spend 15+ min, especially i...On some days, I'll spend 15+ min, especially if he's muddy. Typically it'll be a 10 minute session. I've never tried liniment on the neck. Ryon's had a sore back lately and maybe it's worth giving it a shotroothhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09670446457829193892noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8381378815481359587.post-50707427641277156712016-11-07T06:21:59.785-08:002016-11-07T06:21:59.785-08:00My horse hates being brushed so I keep it simple w...My horse hates being brushed so I keep it simple with a soft brush and pick feel real quick unless he's disgusting. He can barely tolerate a curry so I usually just clean the saddle area and wait until he's warmer to dandy brush the rest off later. Annoying because I love grooming. Jerk!Checkmark115https://www.blogger.com/profile/08875106264738444238noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8381378815481359587.post-64121239407117442302016-11-07T04:24:07.225-08:002016-11-07T04:24:07.225-08:00I <3 grooming and also spend a fair bit of time...I <3 grooming and also spend a fair bit of time on it. It's just so satisfying to see the clean horse, and is my preferred method for both relationship building and general health assessment. emmahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05686949099663199382noreply@blogger.com