Having the best grooming brushes for horses in your grooming kit will up your grooming game. Some horse owners prefer to buy one of the best complete grooming kits, while others opt for a ‘pick and mix’ method, selecting the best brushes for different parts of the body and different coats.
Not only will the best grooming brushes clean your horse to a high standard, but they will give a good finishing polish. The bristles on each type of grooming brush will vary — some sensitive horses prefer the softer, while some need a firmer groom – and the best bristle option will depend on your horse’s coat, too.
The best grooming brushes for horses should be comfy to hold and a good size for your hand – some will have handles, while others will have ergonomic grips. It should be well made, easy to clean and dry quickly after washing because if you can’t keep your brush clean, then it’s not going to be effective at cleaning your horse.
Best grooming brushes for horses
Equerry Luxury XLH Body Brush: Best grooming brush for quarter marks
RRP: £24 | H&H Review: 9/10, H&H Approved |
This brush has a very large surface area and an almost rectangular shape making grooming more efficient. It’s built on a lightweight compound leather board.
We tested this brush and thought it was a good old-fashioned brush — it cleaned the horse well and was really great for quarter marks. Read the full Equerry body brush review.
In the UK? View now at viovet.co.uk
Magic Brush: Best grooming brush for versatility
RRP: £14.95 for set of three |
These versatile brushes can be used on all parts of your horse’s body, including his hooves. They are gentle on joints and bones and tough on dried mud, dirt and dried sweat. It gives as good massage and the top side is also an effective scraper for bathing. It is described as “virtually indestructible” and is machine washable.
In the UK? View now at amazon.co.uk, viovet.co.uk, naylors.com, gsequestrian.co.uk or decathlon.co.uk
Haas Schimmel Brush For Grey Horses: Best grooming brush for grey coats
RRP: £13.99 |
This brush is designed for white and grey horses. It’s made of strong and tightly packed coconut fibres that are ideal for removing stains on lighter coats and markings. It has a leather handle and is made in a slightly smaller size for female hands.
In the UK? View now at viovet.co.uk or gsequestrian.co.uk
In the US? View now at amazon.com
Wahl Face Brush: Best grooming brush for the face
RRP: £6.99 |
This soft-bristled brush can be used to remove loose hair and dirt, and leave a glossy shine. It’s the ideal size and softness for delicate areas around the face.
In the UK? View now at amazon.co.uk, viovet.co.uk or wahl.co.uk
Shires Ezi-Groom Grip Dandy Brush: Best brush for winter coats
Sizes: Small or large | RRP: From £4.50 |
The large dandy brush has a soft-hold grippy back and stiff synthetic bristles. It removes mud and sweat from winter coats without removing the essential oils. It’s available in a wide range of colours and in two sizes.
In the UK? View now at amazon.co.uk, viovet.co.uk, equus.co.uk, rideawaystore.com, naylors.com or gsequestrian.co.uk
In the US? View now at amazon.com
Shires Ezi-Groom Metal Sweat Scraper/Shedding Blade: Best for removing hair
RRP: £5.25 |
This sweat scraper/shedding blade isn’t a traditional brush, but it’s highly effective at removing excess water from the horse’s coat, as well as dried mud and the winter coat as your horse begins to moult.
In the UK? View now at viovet.co.uk, naylors.com or gsequestrian.co.uk
LeMieux Heritage Dapple Body Brush
RRP: £24.95 | H&H Review: 8/10 |
This brush has natural horse hair bristles for enhancing the hair’s natural shine and preventing static. The natural grained wooden oval back is complete with a quality leather handle and solid metal badge.
We tested this brush and found it to be very soft, so was best used as a finishing brush or for clipped horses. Read the full LeMieux Heritage Dapple Body Brush review.
In the UK? View now at amazon.co.uk
Hy Deluxe Horse Hair Wooden Body Brush
Sizes: Small or large | RRP: From £8.99 | H&H Review: 8/10 |
This lacquered oval body brush has horse hair bristles and leather strap. It’s available in two sizes.
We tested this brush and found it was better at giving a finishing polish than it was at general cleaning, but it was comfortable to hold. Read the full Hy Deluxe Body Brush review.
In the UK? View now at viovet.co.uk or gsequestrian.co.uk
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