Anybody used this?
Reviews?
I was just given the kit as a birthday gift - it’s the one with the large and small groomers, spray and rubbing cloth. I haven’t tried it yet, so I can’t speak to effectiveness. However, the friend who gave it to me says she has a friend who swears by it. In looking at it, the groomers look like a chunk cut out a stall mat. Not joking, it’s a slightly textured black think that looks more granular in the side view. The rubbing cloth is the rubbery, textured material people sometimes use to line cupboards, under glasses and stuff. Like I said, I haven’t used it yet, but looking at the construction, I sure as hell wouldn’t pay that price for it unless I tried it myself first. It does look like it’s effective at pulling shedding hair and seems like a decent alternative for stripping water after a bath. However, I don’t see how it replicates the action of a curry comb in actually getting into the coat and massaging the skin. I will give it a try tomorrow, and report back.
I use it in spring when horses are shedding. It works really well, far better than curry comb. You need to rinse it often so the surface remain clean. Once it gets dirty, it loses effectiveness in grabbing the loose hair. It does not work well removing bot eggs in fall though.
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I watched a couple of videos but it is hard to tell how well it works. the one horse had such a long hair coat that was already falling out.
It is very pricey considering that it is a hunk of rubber!
And considering I am in Ontario and the US$ is not favourable for us + the shipping up here would be outrageous. I will probably pass.
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I watched a couple of videos but it is hard to tell how well it works. the one horse had such a long hair coat that was already falling out.
It is very pricey considering that it is a hunk of rubber!
And considering I am in Ontario and the US$ is not favourable for us + the shipping up here would be outrageous. I will probably pass.[/QUOTE]
Lol because I find the dollar exchange depressing, I thought I would calculate this for you 
With the shipping cost of $25.25 US plus the kit $48 US the cost in $CAN would be about $100.32 (not including the extra % charged for dollar conversion by the banks…)
SpicyMolly, what did you think of the StripHair tool?
Bumping this to see if anyone has more feedback. $48 !!!
Strip Hair grooming tool - make your own!
I’ve been watching the advertising for this product on facebook for awhile. Last week, one of my clients bought a set. It is a piece of a rubber stall mat. No joke, exactly like what is on my stall floors! It seems to work and gets lots of great reviews, but I can’t imagine paying $50. I’m thinking about having my hubby cut up a whole mat and I’ll have gifts for all of my students and friends!
If you know anyone installing mats in their barn, ask them for any cut offs 
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I got a set given last year as a gift and meh…I don’t really find it any better than a curry with a rubber mitt!
I really want one of these.
I have a Sleek Ez, but the handle is too wide and hurts my hand.
I just got a Slick n Easy, and I like it, but it won’t last long.
You can buy a block of rubber on Amazon, and I’m tempted to try that. Or maybe I’ll walk through Lowes and see if anything looks right.
Is this for getting out the winter coat? If so I use the Furminator. Large dog size. It’s great for my two cats and dog as well
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There is a Furminator for horses… I have one and used it last Spring… worked well, but I don’t think I would pay retail for it… My DD could get it at cost.
Also when you figure out the price in C$, don’t forget any duty that could be tacked on … and HST. $100 +++ nope
This is why I never order anything from the US no matter how great it is.
Updating this old thread to say 1) I got one 2 ) I love it. My horse hates the classic curry. i love this thing $30. Great on cannon crud/leg scrounge and my gelding loves how it feels everywhere else. Worth the $
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Thanks for the tip. I loved mine when I first got it after having tried a friend’s. However this spring it hasn’t been as effective and I’ve found myself just using a regular rubber curry comb.
You can make your own Sleek EZ with a hacksaw blade glued between two wooden paint stirring sticks. Works just as well and it’s really narrow. I get about two seasons from one blade so it costs less than $2 for one. BTW, you get two hacksaw blades in a pack for about $3.
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I have a Sleek EZ, but it’s a little awkward for my small hands, although it does a good job of pulling out shedding hair. A friend gifted me with the smaller size of the similar EquiGroomer (called an EasyGroomer), specifically because she thought it would be easier to use, which it is.
This tool is found on the usual websites, for a few dollars less than list price. I noticed that the company website shows a flat rate of $17.11 for international orders, with each additional item’s shipping cost being only 98 cents. It might make sense for a few persons to get an order together:
I considered replacing the worn blade on a previous Sleek EZ-type tool, but couldn’t find a comparable hacksaw blade – the available ones were too aggressive.
