• Start with a curry comb which cleans the coat and massages the horse.
• Then use a dandy brush to remove any dust brought up by the curry comb.
• Next use a body brush to polish the coat.

• Start with a curry comb which cleans the coat and massages the horse.
• Then use a dandy brush to remove any dust brought up by the curry comb.
• Next use a body brush to polish the coat.
• Laura uses ‘banging’ (otherwise know as ‘strapping’) to improve her horses’ muscle tone and help them relax.
• There are three key areas for banging: top of the neck, the shoulder, top of the buttocks.
• Use a large folded cloth and listen for the solid bang sound as the cloth hits the horse, then squeeze down the muscle.
• Start this very carefully and only a couple of bangs a day in each area until your horse gets used to it.
• Use the cloth to give the horse a final polish all over.
• If the weather is cold, put the rugs back on so the horse stays warm.
• Comb through the horses mane and forelock.
• Pick through the tail with your fingers, Laura finds that combing can pull out too many hairs.
• Pick out the hooves to make sure they are clean and treat with hoof moist or whatever application suits your horse.
• Use a clean cloth to wipe the eyes, nose and mouth (in that order).
• Use a separate cloth to clean the dock.
• Clean a male horse’s sheath or female horse’s teats once a week to prevent infection.

This video and these key points reflect the views and preferred method of the person demonstrating the technique. Horse Hero recommends you ask an expert for advice if you need guidance or are unsure how to do this yourself and take every precaution for the safety of you and your horse. (www.horsehero.com)