The same way our feet begin to hurt and develop sores, the horse s back begins to hurt and it develops saddle and cinch sores. Correctly saddling a horse requires a saddle that is properly fitted both for the horse and the rider. The two primary types of saddles are Western and English. Since they do not have the same construction, the saddling process is different for each type. Grooming Grooming involves removing dirt and mud from the horse s body.
Grooming stimulates the hair follicles to secrete oil, which helps keep the coat in good condition.
The curry comb is used to remove mud and caked dirt. The hard-bristled brush is used to remove the loose dirt. The soft-bristled brush is used to remove the finer bits of dirt and dust anywhere on the horse, even the horse s face. To groom the mane and tail, first separate the tangles with your fingers or a brush, then comb with the mane and tail comb. The Grooming Process 1.