The beginners guide to horse grooming - including brushing, basic hoof picking and bathing. This course is designed for new horse owners as well as anyone interested in basic grooming for horses. All ages are welcome!

Throughout this class, you will learn some of the reasons why grooming is an important part of horse care as well as an important bonding exercise. You will be encouraged to observe your animal's behavior and gauge their comfort levels in order to adjust your technique accordingly. An emphasis will be placed on how the horse may feel and on their individual personality/boundaries - different animals are expected to react differently to certain methods!

The instructor, Wendy Lange-Faria, has more than 20 years of experience dealing with all kinds of horses, whether it be for leisure, competition, therapy or coaching.

Over the 5 sections provided, you will learn:

1. Who is your instructor? Who is our teaching horse?

2. The importance of horse grooming.

3. A brief summary of the basic tools traditionally found in the tack room, as well as some extra ones.

4. A step by step walkthrough of grooming a horse. Extra Video: Bathing a horse using a hose.

5. When to groom your horse as well as a review of previous sections.