The fluctuating temperatures of Spring have disappeared, and the hot weather is here to stay. To enjoy the Summer months, we have to prepare for direct, hot sunlight, warm temperatures, and more as we grill out, swim, and spend more time outside. The same is true for our horses and their grooming needs.
Gone are the days of blanketing and grooming thick winter coats. Summer presents its own challenges for grooming. The heat can be brutal during the day, making your horse sweat excessively. The insects are swarming and looking to bite your horse’s tender hide. Not to mention trying to avoid bleaching and sunburn. Horses who spend a lot of time outside can find their manes and tails getting tangled with burrs, sticks, prickles, and more. So how can we keep them comfortable during the summer months and not look like they are fresh from the wild? With the right grooming tools!
7 Best Horse Grooming Tools and Supplies for Summer
Grooming your horse in the summer is simple with the right tools and supplies. At Schneiders, we have compiled a list of the seven best horse grooming tools and supplies to make your shopping list easy!
- Ultra® Shedding Block
- Ultra® Shedding Block
- Ultra® Nourishing Hair Moisturizer
- Healthy HairCare Sunflower Suncoat
- Ultra® Sparkle Light Oil with Sunscreen
- UltraFlex® Tail Bag with Fringe
- Horseshoer's Secret Hoof Conditioner
This shedding block quickly and gently removes broom eggs, dust, and dirt, leaving your horse’s coat shiny and healthier. As hard as it works, it is also gentle for even horses with sensitive skin. This block is easy to clean; simply scrape it across a hard surface to restore it after dirt and hair buildup.
Cut your bathing time in half with Schneiders® Power Wash Sprayer with Soap Dispenser. This all-in-one hose attachment has multiple pressure settings and a removable soap dispenser to fill with your favorite soap or shampoo. An easy dial at the top of the sprayer allows you to switch from water rinse to soap. You can use this sprayer with a soap dispenser or any hose- just add soap and wash.
Ultra Nourishing Hair Moisturizer is the most advanced, all-natural leave-in moisturizer on the market. It can be applied to wet or dry coats, manes, and tails. The lanolin formula improves hair strength, thickness, and elasticity while repelling dirt and combating dry skin and dandruff, even on horses with sensitive skin. It is ideal for use after clipping or daily grooming to restore dry, brittle coats!
Healthy HairCare Sunflower Suncoat contains sunflower extract, which protects against dangerous UV-A and UV-B sun rays. Sunflower oil contains vitamin E, which acts as a natural sunscreen. This product also repairs bleached and sun-damaged hair.
Ultra® Sparkle Light Oil with Sunscreen has a crystal clear formula that creates bright highlights on the face, mane, tail, and muscles. The oil enhances facial features and muscular depth while moisturizing skin. The built-in sunscreen protects sensitive skin and prevents coat bleaching while outdoors, making this a versatile product.
Ultra® Tail Bag with Fringe helps your horse fight away pesky flies while its tail is still protected in a bag. The soft material won't irritate your horse, does not snag hair, and offers UV protection greater than 95%. The bag protects your horse's tail from muddy turnouts and getting snagged or damaged, while the fringe helps swish away flies. It is easy to attach with self-ties that hold the bag securely in place.
Horseshoer’s Secret Hoof Conditioner has an exclusive moisturizing formula that penetrates deep to the condition and protects hooves like no other hoof dressing. High in essential fatty acids and natural moisturizers, the avocado oil formula penetrates deep to stimulate collagen production at the coronary band. Glycerin attracts moisture to the hoof, while mineral oil helps lock it in. This hoof conditioner helps to restore damaged hooves while preventing cracks, splits, and contracted heels.
Grooming in the summer can present numerous challenges, such as bugs, skin bleaching, sun damage, and more. With the right grooming tools, enjoy the warmer months more with your horse as they stay moisturized, fly-free, and comfortable all Summer long.
