How to Groom a Horse (Step-By-Step Guide)

[@andrewirving9723]

I worked with horses a lot in my youth and early teens, but it's been over 20 years; I have a chance to help a nearby older neighbor by helping with barn work and caring for their horses, and this video was a GREAT refresher for me! Very clear, informative, and easy to follow. It's also clear how much you care about your animals, which really inspires confidence. Thank you!

[@kalabell12]

My mare Willow (rip) was a rescue from severe neglect and abuse, and it took her a long time to accept any form of touch. I was about 13 when I got her as a 2 year old, and I was primarily the one to work with her. At first, she would panic any time I would go past her shoulder; never aggressive, she would just turn her rump away from me and back up and (sometimes) half-rear. After a few months of patient, consistent work, we had an excellent bond, and I was able to touch her anywhere. She really came out of her shell, and LOVED being groomed, and any form of attention once she realized she was safe. She taught me so much patience. I trained her on ground work/halter, under saddle, taught her a few simple tricks like hug, kiss, etc., and just loved the heck out of her. ❤

[@ardkmouse]

you're such a patient and beautiful person! this deep empathy compassion for other creatures is one of the best things a human can possess❤ good job with her:)

[@monicalifornia_]

beautiful story. she had a blessed life with you.

[@TheSandyNas]

I don't even have a horse but one day I will so this is good to know, plus this is super entertaining and calming. I truly believe there is power in our words!

[@jaar5633]

Same rn I work with a horse bc I want one in the future but they have to put her down on Monday so I wanna groom her and spend time with here

[@waelhassanmd]

@@jaar5633 how are you now? Now that they’re uh, not with us? I hope you’ve had a nice life.

[@sktkoxo]

@@waelhassanmd we need more of your energy in this world lol

[@ahlimbashir6946]

Yes Oh Dear

[@River1219-j2r]

Do you have one yet I mean it’s been one year!❤️

[@AliensRHere8]

Recently started volunteering at a local horse rescue. I had some reservations with such a large animal, but I’m relaxed around them now and able to do grooming and massage. Developing the bond is the best part. I love looking into their eyes.

[@CarmellaAbel]

Hey, everyone! I'm excited to announce that my Horse Care: Keys To Success course is now available! 🎉 If you or someone you know might be interested, you can learn all about it here: shop.equinehelper.com/courses/horse-care

[@Averthith]

I love love love your channel! One tip I have, if you have a wild boy like mine, is if their tail is in horrible knots or a mess, a little bit of Olive Oil helps to gently remove the tangles. I put a bit of Olive Oil on the tail, massage it in and then work hair by hair to untangle. I want to make sure he keeps his tail so he can swat flies and such! The tail is very important :) thanks so much!

[@writerspen010]

11:10-23 -- That look from Tucker says, "Fool, don't tell them my secrets." xD

[@annacornelius1013]

I learnt that if you want to pick up a hoof you use your shoulder to push the horse over a little so they take weight off the leg and lift it more easily.

[@bluethewhitewolf2161]

I have my bariactric surgery this March. I'm gonna be 18. I've always wanted to ride a horse but never could because of how overweight I am. I'd love to barrel race one day. I asked my mom multiple times saying "as soon as I'm cleared from the doctors I want to take riding lessons." and I really want to. I've only been around horses a few times. I'm gonna have to get over my fear though. Weird how I can absolutely love horses but I'm terrified at the same time lol. I'd love to have at least one horse but I dout I could afford it. I'd really love to have one though. I love them too much to not have one at some point in my life. Your videos are very helpful and I've added two of your videos to my new horse playlist.

[@monicalifornia_]

Pray your surgery went well and you’re on your way toward your dream of riding horses. You got this!!! Never give up.

[@bluethewhitewolf2161]

@ thank you! 😊

[@kauss319]

i'm in love.

[@yourlocaldeadperson_]

Yea shes the best

[@hailo8690]

Ur in loooooooveeee

[@hailo8690]

Sorry

[@dontbreedandbuywhilehomele146]

the proper term from the 'hard brush' you refer to is dandy brush, and 'soft brush' is a body brush

[@HLLTAF]

What a beautiful stable!

[@gloriabailey6170]

It’s been twenty year sense my last horse this was a great reminder

[@cathiwim]

I love how you explain stuff! Ive been around horses for decades but you showed me a couple of things i never knew(the fist in the shoulder or hip to prevent kicking) youre the best!!

[@riseagain0130]

What do you mean about preventing kicking?

[@lizbethsanchez2091]

Thank you for all the helpful tips!!

[@CarmellaAbel]

My pleasure, Lizbeth! Thanks for watching 😊

[@katiebug1783]

I loved this video and learned so much. I really appreciate your channel and you are so smart!

[@CarmellaAbel]

Thank you!

[@horsehangout]

Im new to working with horses and this is perfect for me, thank you

[@nancyjb7080]

My favorite horse products are Ecolocious Products...smell good and are made with good ingredients; I sometimes finish grooming with a slighty damp towel- helps to lift any lasting dust or grime. Grooming is one of my favorite things - I take my time and sometimes groom for an hour. My horse likes it and sometimes naps during the grooming event :-)

[@adriatrevida23]

I am subscribing. You are phenomenal. I will be a first time horse owner soon and all of your videos are intriguing and informative. To the point and with the appropriate explanation! Thank you!!🎉

[@lovingtheworld1239]

I love ur snowcap appy!

[@juliedavis228]

You are such a doll!! I have been watching your videos for a few months and really enjoy how helpful you are and how great of a horse mom you are!! Thanks for all the awesome information and keep those videos coming.

[@aaleyah8456]

This is really helpful because I've been wanting a horse and I might get one and this video teaches me the basics of grooming a horse

[@badlander2000]

I've never heard that about pressing on their muscles to deter a kick. I'll have to test it out.

[@CarmellaAbel]

It's something I learned when I got certified for equine massage. It won't completely stop the kick, but it does give you leverage against the horse. I've had a few horse's try and kick during a massage, and I find that it does help somewhat!

[@kathyberger6650]

You have a great relationship with Tucker! He’s so handsome! Love your videos!! 💙🐴❤️

[@corinnedelello5691]

thank you for the tips,im doing horseback riding soon!

[@CarmellaAbel]

No problem! Have fun!

[@corinnedelello5691]

@@CarmellaAbel thanks!

[@horsehangout]

Also loved the safety tips at the end! You got Tucker's spots lol

[@JuliaN-fi9zw]

Had a trainer put me on horse hair brushes. They are LIFE CHANGING. They get the dirt off and create a great shine. I will usually just end up using it as a soft brush

[@jess1e-]

I love grooming my horse or even being In the presence of my horse, he always rubs his head on me and is very friendly towards myself and staff

[@denisetimpani8065]

Hello! It's Denise Timpani, I'm so excited went on a trail ride this morning 🌄 it was a Beautiful day here in Coeur d'Alene ID. Sadly it was the last before the winter season. I can't wait till i can own. Have to say love your Votes. Happy weekend. 😊

[@camillescottxenoenthusiast7929]

Your videos are awesome!! I’m just getting into horses again at age 50. I recently graduated from massage school and am pursuing Craniosacral therapy (for people) and am now entertaining the idea of equine massage and Craniosacral.

[@IndianOutlaw1870]

Such a gentle horse.

[@calantheskydance]

I just got a horse and your channel has been hugely helpful for me ! Thank you for doing it ❤

[@learleywells4498]

While you're talking about his thigh muscle and front muscle about kicking, Tucker is lookin around and at the back as if to "What are you doing to me?" 😂 And you have a wonderful beautiful horse. ❤️😊

[@parkerlab]

Great video. I learned a lot about easing horses into grooming.

[@Worst_of_gacha]

Thank you so much for the help! I’m starting Hr soon and this really helps me learn all about the brushes and areas horses are sensitive with!

[@the_horse_girl3710]

a good time have fun riding!

[@itsjj9096]

this wad do very helpful for me bc im getting a horse in 2 days and i will watch this every time i groom even if i remember it😁

[@leealexander3507]

Very instructive for new horse owners. I'm always being asked how to groom horses by teens with their first horse. In the future I think I'll refer them to you since I'm not much good at giving instruction. I've worked with horses for 60+ years and it has all become automatic so I tend to assume they already know half the stuff they've never been taught.

[@jaimepieper7757]

It’s so insightful that you recognize that you are so far removed from learning these things to be able to explain them in basic terms! That’s what makes a great teacher!

[@leealexander3507]

@@jaimepieper7757 Unfortunately I'm not a good teacher. Besides, I'm still learning myself. There is simply no way to learn everything there is to know about horses in a lifetime.

[@ruthannlaurila5393]

Very nice! I am volunteering at a horse rescue & grooming. This really helped! Thanks!

[@stephaniehecker3955]

Tucker is so freaking cute! He seems like such a sweetie!

[@WebOfTwilight]

I work at a trail riding stable and we groom the horses before tacking them up. This video taught me how to do it properly! Thanks! :3

[@Abi-gw2el]

I’m getting another pony on trial tomorrow! He’s a chocolate dun Connemara pony which is kind of a unique colour. He’s about 3 hours away so I’ll have to contain my excitement,

[@vissii.kraateri07]

I've been riding for 3 years and I always get nervous when people watch me groom because I'm never sure if I'm doing it right 😂 I hope this helps me

[@trippinonlizard54]

I was handed brushes and told to have at with my lesson horse yesterday. 😆 He's a good big ol draft and patient, if stubborn.

[@kylacat8079]

Same

[@emma.analise198]

I love this! So helpful. He’s absolutely gorgeous as well

[@VonArx_]

I don’t have horses but I’d love to train them for racing and keep them and I wanna get a job grooming them so this video is very helpful thanks

[@14Blackspirit]

omg thank you so much ... I learned that i just use a brush and get over and it is done. Then there is a brush for hair and that is it. I can't believe that i didn't even get teached that.

[@christineayre796]

Excellent video!! Thank you for sharing!! I see it's a couple years old. Hopefully, you are super busy!! You are a good teacher

[@kevinmalloy2180]

Fascinating! And very well presented!

[@nikhil_jadhav]

Good I got all the knowledge, now I need to get the horse.

[@klaudiaparulska232]

I also use face wipes to keep their eyes, nose and mouth clean 😊

[@Zixcify]

This is inspiring and informative.. I learned alot

[@Friends.and.I]

Thanks this is is helping me because I am going with my friend to groom horses at her horses riding school and I have never done it before

[@martinuglow116]

First class. Very helpful. And excellent presentation manner.

[@ReeceFuller-ib6yd]

So I just got two Appaloosa one gets spooked really easy and is very head shy I just brushed them out today and I’m bathing them tomorrow this was super helpful the only thing is what do I do when he wants to pull from me touching his head he has to be ground tied as well

[@RayScaparo-ck4rc]

I have a few questions with the mane and tail 1. Can you braid the tail and/or mane 2. How short can you cut the tail 3. When brushing the tail doesnt crap get in it or never?

[@kgdskb]

Good boy Tucker! ❤🐎❤ Thank you so much, Carmella! ❤

[@seecharanracingtwinslennyl9714]

Love this video ..hi from Trinidad 🇹🇹

[@ally_carpenter]

I’m not a beginner just s girl who hasn’t gone riding in over a year because of covid and moving ex. But I’m hoping to get back into it come may or june. Just trying to gain all my knowledge back

[@tinariggs3648]

This girl is Awesome!!! I enjoy your videos.

[@VeronicaSlz]

Still love this video today. Especially when you say "Tucker has a lot of ladies to impress"...Go Tucker!!😂

[@SleepyStrawbunnii]

Your horse is beautiful!

[@frankaguilar6860]

Thank for your video I appreciate your time and your effort thank you for caring I hope to learn from you

[@尺卂刀丂爪山丂长丫]

Im getting my first horse this year, this video was very helpful!

[@kate_grey]

Did you get your horse yet? I'm very interested ☺

[@bobrosswighair4473]

Thank you so much for this. I took a break from riding for 2 years and I wanted to watch a grooming video to refresh my memory. I learned a lot more from this than I think I have from any of my trainers. I’m very interested in becoming a horse therapist and I’m interested in going to a college with an equestrian team to join. Can you tell me anything about your job or the requirements to become a horse massage therapist? Thank you 💖

[@stephenalston5496]

This has been super helpful for me! I'm preparing a lesson/activity for riders (First time teaching a lesson!) and I wanted to gather some more information on the grooming tools and on how to use them properly just to refresh my mind a bit. Hopefully all goes well! By the way, really cool how you have Bible verses for your tattoo! :)

[@patriciaszpunar2561]

this is so helpfull i wish that 1 day i could get a horse or atleast horseriding

[@00stephnicole]

Omg, such a pretty appy!!😍

[@equine.annabel210]

I like to brush my pony after a ride to get and dust or sweat off of them. Depending on how sweaty they are i might sponge him down or give him a wash with the hose so he wont go out with all sweaty. ill usually put fly spray on as well depending on how hot it is as the flies can be attracted by sweat :) hope this helps x

[@KBQQQ]

I really appreciate these beginner videos. Would love to see more!

[@TroyMountain]

Super! It's been a long time since I groomed horses and this has been helpfull!!

[@aniavilius5142]

what about the shed rake?

[@lijogeorge616]

thank u for d video. i was planning to hire people for grooming but now i will learn and do it myself. btw awesum tattoo

[@montsepartida5266]

This was so helpful! Thank you so much 💗💗💗💗💗💗

[@C60PurplePower]

Thanks for all of the great tips Equine!

[@hanahjohnson]

What does you tattoo say? And do you have any tips for training mustangs?

[@CarmellaAbel]

Hello! The roman numerals represent bible verses! I've never worked with a mustang before, but I definitely want to! Have you ever heard of Elisa Wallace? She's on the US Eventing Team and she trains wild mustangs. She usually posts all her sessions with the mustangs. You should check out her KZbin! I watch her videos a lot!

[@hanahjohnson]

@@CarmellaAbel OK thanks so much!!!

[@stephaniewolf2085]

I wondered what the Roman numerals were too! LOVE that they are Bible verses! Thank you for your videos! I'm getting my first horse in a couple of days and these have been SO helpful!!

[@oliviawYeshua]

Good job! TYSM for help 😊😉

[@CarmellaAbel]

No problem! Thanks for watching! 😊

[@oliviawYeshua]

Equine Helper omg you replyed! 🤩🤩 ty lol ur are amazing btw uwu

[@MirjanAcademy]

I am learning so much from you thankyou

[@mvcallaway]

Thanks very much for your videos. They’re great and have taught me a lot. Please keep doing them.

[@alessandrovisintin9402]

This was a very helpful video 😀😃😀😃😄

[@lynnbailey928]

I love all your videos. They are informative and spot on. What ration balancer do you feed? My horse is 18 and that is all he has ever been fed as far as a feed goes. He get's quality hay and pasture 24/7. I currently feed Triple Crown Ration Balancer.

[@coolbees2596]

Tucker is such a handsome boy!

[@snowypeaksalaska9844]

This was very helpful. Thank You! I love Tucker. What breed of horse is he?

[@Blinks46]

Hi do you always keep Tuckers mane short looks good. Love your videos

[@boblani8150]

Love your videos, entertaining and educational. Thanks Bob

[@ilikehorsesalot178]

Thank you! I just came back from my lesson yard! The manager (she is super nice) is now letting me stay at the yard on Fridays! There's two other very experienced girls my age with me. I'm on vacation this week so I can stay for as long as I want! She's letting me learn to tack up the horse I ride! I'm staying from 12:00 to actually idk but a lot later. Any tips

[@sktkoxo]

what a beautiful good boy he is

[@NforNatural]

So helpful!! Love this.

[@katygarza-bair4163]

Awesome instructions thank you

[@AbuelitaPaloma]

1. Curry comb. Not face or legs. 2. Hard brush. Sweep away debris. 3. Soft brush. All over 4. Pick out hoofs 5. Mane & tale brush (bi weekly) Hard brush 6. Fly spray. Bottoms up.

[@danielleprovencher1731]

He’s so awesome

[@reneemckeown3676]

Thanks this is every helpful

[@cmcollins2007]

You are awesome. Thanks for the videos

[@chrissy415]

Thank you so much it really helped! aim doing more horse riding tommorow!

[@henrysmith180]

Where's the link to the video on cleaning hooves? It's not in the description

[@CP541x]

The frog sound effect right when you said frog was a side touch

[@bugwar5545]

Thanks for the video.

[@lesliedeyoung9312]

Where did you get Tucker from?

[@yourlocaldeadperson_]

This video is so helpful thank you!

[@daveanderson8776]

Thank you that was fun ! ❤

[@Champion4lifeGT]

How do you pick up the back leg?

[@tonikim9534]

Great video! Thank you 😊