7 Grooming Kits to Get Your Horse Squeaky Clean
We did the research so you did not have to. Whether you are just starting to take riding lessons and you want to have your own kit at the barn, you’re competing and you need a full-throttle braiding kit and a hanging horse grooming kit to bring to the show, or if you’ve owned your own horse for quite some time and just looking for something new, these seven horse grooming kits will have you covered. Each has been vetted by us personally, or, their numerous reviews across Amazon and other horsey points of sale prove these are absolute must-haves. Happy shopping.
Most Popular Horse Grooming Kits
Reviewers rave about the Oster Equine Care Series 7-piece grooming kit, due in part to the overall superior quality of the brushes included. The ergonomic tools enable comfort while grooming your four-legged-friend, while the convenient and durable storage cases keep everything neat and organized. Oster makes two grooming kits, one in blue and one in pink, depending on your horse’s needs. The kit above in blue comes with a coarse curry comb, both stiff and soft grooming brushes, both a mane and tail brush and comb, and a hoof pick. The pink version offers a fine curry comb and a face brush. The kit itself measures 13″ W x 4″ D x 9.5″ H. This is a great grooming kit for daily use for all equestrians.
BUY NOW: Oster Grooming Kit in Blue, $68, Statelinetack.com, or $60, chewy.com.
BUY NOW: Oster Grooming Kit in Pink, $107, amazon.com.
Top Rated Grooming Kit on Amazon
With over 2,000 5-star ratings, the Weaver horse grooming kit offers what a number of equestrians are looking for. Novice riders will appreciate the over-the-shoulder carry-all style, easy to tote from your car to the barn. The kit’s six exterior pockets for added storage means your grooming tools are easily within reach at all times, and the bag’s plastic feet protect the bottom of the bag from the barn floor. This seven-piece kit features a soft face brush, coarse curry comb, dandy brush, sweat scraper, mane and tail brush, mane and tail comb, and hoof pick.
BUY NOW: Weaver Horse Grooming Kits, $60, amazon.com.
Our Favorite in a Neutral Color
Honestly, some of us love bold colors so we can easily identify our horse’s things from another’s (and don’t get me wrong, my horse’s gear tends to be in all one matching hue). But sometimes, the purveyors of horse gear should tone it down a bit. For those of you looking for a quality grooming kit that can seamlessly fit in with every other thing you own, look no further than the very practical Long River Horse Grooming Kit, which comes complete with grooming gloves to lift hair away or to use during bath time.
BUY NOW: Long River 10-piece Horse Grooming Kits, $40, amazon.com.
The Stool Box
Don’t knock it ’til you try it. Honestly, having a stool within an arm’s reach at the barn is a godsend. Inevitably, you’ll need to clip your horse’s ears, braid his mane, apply ointment or fly repellent, the list goes on and on. Many of these things will occur around the same time you’re grooming him, so this two-in-one from Dover Saddlery is such a smart investment. Prepare to stash this kit with your own grooming gear, but at this point, you have multiples of every kind of brush under the sun.
Buy Now: Dover Saddlery Grooming Stool Box, $70, doversaddlery.com.
Hanging Grooming Kits
Like Dover Saddlery’s Stool Box, the hanging grooming kit is essential for busy stables where you want to be able to see all the grooming tools you have on hand. This horse grooming kit is not something you can easily pack and bring to a show, but due to the reasonable price point, we highly recommend stocking up so you can bring one along on all your adventures.
BUY NOW: Tough-1 Hanging Horse Grooming Kit, $40, tractorsupply.com.
Essential Braiding Kit
Yes, it’s worth fully investing in grooming kits dedicated to braiding and show turn-out. You are always going to lose something, and the night before a show is not the time to be looking for it. Just trust us on this.
BUY NOW: Deluxe Braiding Kit, $45, horse.com. Essentials Braiding Kit, $28, amazon.com.
The Bathing Starter Kit
Sometimes, we don’t have all day. And just because it’s bathtime for him does not mean it’s bathtime for me. Friends swear by this all-in-one bathing kit, and rave that it’s all-natural, plant-based, and features readily biodegradable ingredients.
BUY NOW: eZall Green Starter Bathing Kit, $35, horse.com or statelinetack.com.
Oh, and one last tip, that all equestrians are bound to learn one way or another. Make sure to put your name or your horse’s name on everything. Hoof picks always manage to go walking, but less so when they have your name on them. A chic way to do this without having to emblazon a ‘do not touch’ sign on your grooming kit? Pick up these cute custom monogram decals from Etsy, created specifically to adhere to brushes, curry combs, and hoof picks, starting at $2 at Etsy.com.