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A Grooming Kit

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1.) _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ are used to help clean the body brush; also for removing caked dirt and mud or loose hairs.

2.) A _ _ _ _ _ brush is a stiffer brush with long bristles; too hard for use on the head, mane or tail.

3.) A soft brush with close-packed hairs used to clean the coat and skin deep down is called a _ _ _ _ brush.

4.) Similar to the dandy brush with softer, shorter bristles, the _ _ _ _ _ brush is used dampened, to smooth the mane or scrub the hoofs.

5.) Three different currycombs that are use are _ _ _ _ _ _, _ _ _ _ _, and _ _ _ _ _ _ _.

6.) For combing out knots or burrs in the mane or tail, a _ _ _ _ comb is used.

7.) Hoof _ _ _ is brushed onto the whole foot when dry to keep the hoofs in good condition.

8.) For freshening up the pony’s eyes, mouth, nostrils, and dock, use _ _ _ _ _ _ _.

9.) A _ _ _ _ _ scrapper is used for wiping off excess water.

10.) For polishing the coat or drying wet areas use a _ _ _ _ _ _ cloth.

11.) Always use a _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ for removing bedding, caked mud, and stones from the hooves.

 

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