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angelarab
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 Wales
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Acorn Arabians
Platinum Member
United Kingdom
2052 Posts |
 Posted - 19 Mar 2009 : 08:23:40 AM
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DIZZY MIZZY
Bronze Member
England
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Posted - 19 Mar 2009 : 09:23:06 AM
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Hi,
For the first time ever I used a grooming block,feels a bit like pumice.All I can say is WOW,I don't know how it works but it wa brill.I used it on a horse that didn't seem to have that much coat to lose and I couldn't believe how much hair came out.He is a black boy and after a quick flick over with a brush his coat was gleaming.
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rafabreeze
Gold Member
757 Posts |
Posted - 19 Mar 2009 : 09:25:14 AM
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Hi Angel,
I use a grooming block too, they are brilliant and not expensive either, and you can re-fresh them by just scraping on the wall. I swear my mine! Hope to see you soon (12th April) Georgina and the ever growing Rafa XX |
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Kazzy
Platinum Member
England
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Posted - 19 Mar 2009 : 10:11:29 AM
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A lincoln grooming block every time.
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Silvern_Scepris
Gold Member
England
1084 Posts |
Posted - 19 Mar 2009 : 10:28:32 AM
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| I know a few people who have used a Furminator (google it) and think they are the best thing ever. They certainly look good! |
  
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Qui Gon Jinn
Platinum Member
Scotland
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Posted - 19 Mar 2009 : 11:05:12 AM
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| Grooming block for me too! There is nothing to beat them. Merlyn is molting like mad just now and I'm off today to get another couple of blocks to assist him! |
The Soul would have no Rainbow....If the Eyes had shed no Tears. |
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Mrs Vlacq
Platinum Member
Wales
3776 Posts |
Posted - 19 Mar 2009 : 11:11:09 AM
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| Echo grooming block and shedding blade. also useful fine toothed dog comb for those heavily moulting and the pin type dog groomer used gently also does o god job. Rubber curry used in circular motion gets a lot out too. |
    
- V Khazad - V Calacirya & V Sulime - Quarida(L) - V Boogie Knights - V Hamra Tofiq |
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Evie
Platinum Member
England
3513 Posts |
Posted - 19 Mar 2009 : 11:13:59 AM
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| Yes we have a furminator, it's amazing, gets so much hair out!! Also use a rubber curry comb in a circular motion, that works really well too especially on the rump! |
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Montikka
Platinum Member
United Kingdom
2653 Posts |
Posted - 19 Mar 2009 : 12:14:00 PM
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Please, what is a grooming block ? |
   
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rafabreeze
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Montikka
Platinum Member
United Kingdom
2653 Posts |
Posted - 19 Mar 2009 : 1:25:45 PM
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Thank you Rafabreeze |
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angelarab
Platinum Member
Wales
2876 Posts |
Posted - 19 Mar 2009 : 1:34:25 PM
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| bought one this lunch, hoping i now find an Arab under my Thelwell? might take pics! |
 "Until one has loved an animal, part of their soul remains unawakened."
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jillandlomond
Platinum Member
Scotland
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Posted - 19 Mar 2009 : 1:37:08 PM
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| I use a shedding blade...but will definately be trying out one of these grooming blocks! Thanks for the tip guys! |
    
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Roseanne
Moderator
United Kingdom
6708 Posts |
Posted - 19 Mar 2009 : 1:48:40 PM
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Hmmm, silly me, I've had a Lincoln Grooming Block in my tack room for years and never used it; it was recommended by a girl in the lorry next to mine at a show one day... Shall try it tomorrow.
One thing I MUST say is how wonderful it is to have this fantastic weather, moulting horses and the feel of early summer. It's definately worth being covered in white hairs!! |
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Kelly
Platinum Member
England
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Posted - 19 Mar 2009 : 1:53:20 PM
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Grooming blocks are brill!
But what I've found works as well if they're moulting heavily is a pair of heavy duty marigolds - that way, your horse gets a lovely massage/scratch as well! The hairs stick to the rubber and it comes out in lumps!!
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rafabreeze
Gold Member
757 Posts |
Posted - 19 Mar 2009 : 2:01:46 PM
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Hi Kelly, never thought of that, I used to use Marigold on my carpet at home, I have a thick pink carpet and a black hairy dog, and it worked wonders. I will try Marigolds on Shah he has such a thick coat and its coming off in handfuls. I still have my grooming block tho, I swear by them.
Angel, Let us know how you get on with the block
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Jessica
Silver Member
England
442 Posts |
Posted - 19 Mar 2009 : 2:44:58 PM
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Furminator - Amazing.
About £40 for the horse version, but absolutely brill. We did my Mum's Jap Akita's with it too - hair everywhere! |
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loosefur
Gold Member
584 Posts |
Posted - 19 Mar 2009 : 9:11:08 PM
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 A full clip! We did my old guy last weekend - he had a very thick coat and wasn't even starting to molt. Couldn't face the thought of weeks and weeks of scruffy coat and being covered in hair so got the clippers out instead. He now looks sleek and fab and not the unloved, furball he looked before |
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misterei
Silver Member
United Kingdom
455 Posts |
Posted - 19 Mar 2009 : 10:26:10 PM
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Two of our mares have been doing it for each other the last few nights and have mouth fulls of fur when we get them in. 
We also use a curry comb which does get lots out daily. Also when we take their pyjamas off in the morning they turn and scratch themselves with their mouths, and I just use my hand and rub vigorously in the same spot, they love it. I find this time of the year grooming is the best form of join up there is, no chasing them away or walking around, just a relaxing rub, and something big and ginger to lean on |
Here they are
Emira......Mazie...Fharida.....Shahi......Mazie.....Saffee..Malika...Emira
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