Grooming & Bandaging Flashcards
Dandy brush?
Dandy brush?
.Removes dried mud & dirt
Plastic curry comb?
Plastic curry comb?
.Removes dried mud & dirt
Water brush?
Water brush?
.Used to wash off stable stains & ‘lay’ the mane
Body brush?
Body brush?
.Remove grease & dust
.Has soft bristles & removes grease from the coat.
.This is NOT used on a grass kept horse as the grease in the coat acts as a waterproofer & helps to keep the horse warm.
Metal curry comb?
Metal curry comb?
.Used to clean the body brush
Sweat scraper?
Sweat scraper?
.Scrape water off after washing the horse
Leather ‘banger’ or massage pad?
Leather ‘banger’ or massage pad?
.Used to tone horse’s muscles.
Quartering?
Quartering?
.Is a short groom used to tidy up the horse or prepare them for a ride.
Strapping?
Strapping?
.Thorough groom after riding
Picking feet?
Picking feet?
.Pick the hooves at least once a day.
.When turning in & out
Grooming on cold day?
Grooming on cold day?
.If rugged on a cold day when grooming pull back half the rug do that section then do the same so the horse does not get cold.
Tail grooming?
Tail grooming?
.Small amount of baby oil brushed through the tail prevents tangles.
Sensitive parts?
Sensitive parts?
.Around the flanks & belly are quite sensitive.
Tail bandage?
Tail bandage?
.Never leave a tail bandage on for more than a few hours as it could interfere with the blood circulation within the dock bone.
Coat?
Coat?
.Horses usually have a thick coat from around the beginning of October.
Stable rug?
Stable rug?
.Is to be used at night to provide warmth.
Turn out rugs?
Turn out rugs?
.Have two turn out rugs incase one is wet or damaged.
Benefits of bandages?
Benefits of bandages?
.To provide warmth in the stable
.To provide protection when traveling
.To provide protection & support during exercise
.To hold a dressing or poultice in position
.To help dry wet legs
Types of bandages?
Types of bandages?
.Stable/ traveling bandages
.Support/ exercise bandages
.Crepe bandages - for veterinary purposes
.Vetrap - self-adhesive stretch bandages
.Tail bandages - Used to protect the dock bone from rubbing when traveling in a lorry or trailer (No padding is needed)
.Gamgee padding - like cotton wool but thicker
.Fybatack/ fybagee padding - spongy leg pad & machine washable
Look at grooming & bandaging file on laptop for more info
Look at grooming & bandaging file on laptop for more info
