currycombs

Equine coat tools

Currycombs are grooming tools with rows of short metal teeth, used to brush dirt and loose hair from horses and other animals.

The teeth are usually set in a flat or slightly curved plate with a handle.

To currycomb is to groom with such a tool: She currycombed the mare after the ride.

grooming

brushing

Sweeping motion with bristles

  • coatOuter garment or layer
  • maneNeck hair, horse/lion
  • tailRear animal appendage

shedding · dirt · dust · grooming kit · horse care · curry · bristles · circular motion · loosening · mud

equipment

oval

Elongated rounded shape

teeth · handle · strap · hand-held · serrated · flexible · grooming tools · tack room · barn · rows

horsemanship

bonding

Forming close connections

relaxation · inspection · skin health · muscle stimulation · calming · horse handling · sensitivity · pressure · technique · patience

Opposites
grooming tool type

currycombshairbrush

Bristled styling tool

fine-toothed comb · styling brush · boar bristle brush · hair pick · detangling brush

Family

currycomb

Familiarity
Top 1,000,000
Profile
Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Rated G