Good Grooming Habits

• Check the entire body for injury, loose shoes, sores, etc.
• Remove dirt and sweat.
• Wipe out eyes, nose and ears.
• Clean out entire sole and frog area of hoof.
• Check for dirt or sweat in areas often overlooked, including centerline of belly, girth area, between hind legs and other areas not visually apparent.

Signs of Poor Grooming

• Thick, matted hair
• Thick caked mud or dirt that is not from recent turn-out or work
• Dry, flaky skin or bare patches left untreated
• Weeping sores (mud fever) on legs or belly
• Runny eyes or nose that is excessive or dried
• Untended injuries or wounds
• Thrush (a foul smelling infection of the foot)