How to Brush a Horse

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Properly grooming a horse can be a daunting task if you’ve never done it before! Luckily, you can break grooming down into multiple steps, one of which is brushing. By focusing on removing dirt and brushing the mane and tail, you can easily accomplish this part of your horse’s grooming routine!

1. 1 Secure your horse comfortably in the stall with a leather halter. Make sure the halter is properly attached to the horse and tied tightly to the stall by looping it around a hook or the stall door and tying a knot. The horse should still be able to move its head and body, but will be tethered to the stall.^[1]
   • Alternatively, you can use “quick-release” snaps attached to cross-ties to make sure the horse stays in place but can break away if necessary.
   • You can brush the horse outside of the stall as long as it’s comfortable and secured in one place. If the horse isn’t secure, it can potentially run…

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