November 2004

Brush Your Horse Naturally

We found natural-bristle brushes produce the best shine.

We found brushes just perfect for last-minute polishing.

With quality brushes sprouting plastic bristles in every color of the rainbow, some horsemen may perceive traditional natural-bristle brushes as simply a pricey luxury item. Not so fast. While an upcoming issue will discuss the best synthetic-fiber brushes we found, we can tell you that without a doubt natural-bristle brushes are worth the money.

Pig bristle and horsehair have been the standard for making quality finishing brushes for years. Natural-hair brushes can put a shine on a horse’s coat that few synthetic brushes can match. And they’re gentle. Granted, it takes more care to keep the bristles in shape, but we think the results they produce are worth it. …