To unsnarl tangles, spray the hairs with a moisturizer. Start from the tips of hairs and work upward toward the roots as you separate strands. Each hair should hang freely. Water also cleans the coat. In some circumstances, you'll rinse or shampoo the horse, in addition to daily hand grooming.
Bathing can be healthful to the skin, adding moisture and treating skin conditions.
Excess bathing can dry out the skin, so balance your regime with the condition of the horse's skin. Some grooms rely on a grooming vacuum to curry the coat. With a curry attachment, you can combine the scrubbing and dirt removal tasks. However, the appliance is expensive, uses electrical power, and requires you to train the horse to accept the noise. It also tends to reduce the amount of rubbing, as you lose the hands-on time.