Stand in a safe position, slightly leaning into the horse with your feet at least 12 inches away from his feet. Place yourself beside his shoulder to start cleaning. Watch your horse's expression to anticipate and correct any sudden moves he might make. Some horses resent grooming and will show signs of irritation, such as pinning ears back, biting, kicking, and stomping their feet. Like any other behavior you teach, you can retrain the horse to accept the procedures.
Grooming can be a time to build a bond of mutual trust.
When treated with respect, most horses can learn to accept and even enjoy your treatments. A regular sequence can relax the horse and make him a pleasure to handle. Cleaning Plan and stick to a routine, which will encourage your horse to relax. For example, you might follow the typical workflow of cleaning the coat, cleaning the face, picking the feet, and attending to his mane and tail. Clean your horse's coat before exercise.