Taking the threadjack where it belongs - Haas brush thread

[Bebe_Falcon1]

Update!

The hard curry is a hit. I’d been using a rubber curry previously, and you might think that would be a “downgrade” but my mare seems to really prefer the new hard curry comb.

My favourite is the Parcour. I find the curry and the Parcour do a great job on my mare’s summer coat. I’m such a clean freak at home and always felt my horse was so NOT a reflection of my tendency to keep things spic and span! My gelding always seemed to look borderline feral unless he’d just had a bath, so I’m pleased that my mare now looks NOTHING like that

I find I don’t really use the Cavalier much … maybe I’ll dampen it to get the last dust particles up after the Parcour, but that’s about it. The longer bristles around the edges bother me a bit, I really like to go to town with my brushes and I always feel like I’m going to damage/bend those outer bristles by pressing too hard.

I already had a soft finishing brush, so can’t comment on any of their other brushes besides the Pony (it seems a bit stiffer than the Parcour, which is why I’m saving it for my mare’s long winter coat).

The End.

[BigMama1]

Mud season is about to begin here so we’ll see what happens. We breezed through spring mud season and even sun bleached throughout the summer, my 21yo man was a shiny, handsome hunk who looks half his age.

I don’t know the names of the brushes - I just numbered them when I ordered the black / bay set. Pre-ride I do curry, then brushes 1 and 2. Post ride if we don’t shower I use the remaining ones. If I don’t have time for them all I still always spend some time with the gloss one, especially on his face because it’s his favourite thing in the world.

[SFrost]

You guys are horrible and wonderful. My horse is cleaner and my wallet is lighter. I saw this thread and thought that they were just brushes, could they be that big of a deal. Yea, they were. I was honestly shocked at how much dirt and dander they brought to the surface. And the diva… Snake loved it! So glad y’all shared this! Thank you!

[Wedgewood1]

Coming here for another “hip-hip-hooray” to y’all posting this and sharing your experiences with these brushes. I bit the bullet and bought a set (piecemeal, so only 2 of 5 are here so far). I tried the two out today and was blown away at how instantly shiny and soft my mare was. They really got the deep layer of dust out! Can’t wait for the rest of them, including the Diva, to arrive later this week! Best purchase in a long time!!

[BigMama1]

Oooh the Diva is the best one! Here’s my Haas shoutout of the week. 21 year old horse, full clip less than a week ago. Has not been bathed, just brushed, and it is full on fall muddy season here.

Usually his freshly clipped coat looks dull and mousy until it grows back in but not this year!

[theresak]

Shiny horse, and right after a clip. I’ve got chestnuts that turn dull orange after clipping…

So any recommendations for chestnuts who love to roll in the dust and mud? I will continue using a shedding blade and jelly curry to remove the mud. But this time of year, brushing just brings the dust to sit on the surface of the hair and I either have to use a baby wipe or spray a tigers tongue with some water to get that layer off, and once it dries they look dusty again.

[Scribbler]

My sense is that when you get this endless dust it’s actually dandruff.

Last summer it occurred to me to actually wash my good horse hair soft body brush. It isn’t Haas but it’s the only thing so far my chestnut Paint mare tolerates. It picked up so much dirt so much better!

It’s possible one of the things about Haas is they are brand new brushes perfectly clean, and maybe folks keep them cleaner too because they are a luxury item.

I am tempted to get Haas but I want to see them in person because maresy is so picky.

[trubandloki]

@Scribbler

My sense is that when you get this endless dust it’s actually dandruff.

You must have a horse that does not roll and like to turn into a caked mud ball. Even with a summer coat, no amount of brushing makes it all go away.

[theresak]

@trubandloki

You must have a horse that does not roll and like to turn into a caked mud ball. Even with a summer coat, no amount of brushing makes it all go away.

Right! And this time of year my horses’ coats are fluffy but still short, so when it’s chilly and the hair stands up straight, they are just puffy dust bunnies. As the hair gets longer and lays down more, the dust hides closer to the skin.

[Scribbler]

Ah yes. She does that on pasture vacation but doesn’t have the opportunity at home. I was thinking about when they just seem weirdly dusty on their butt and you just can not get it all out.

[Renn_aissance]

@Scribbler

It’s possible one of the things about Haas is they are brand new brushes perfectly clean, and maybe folks keep them cleaner too because they are a luxury item.

I’ve always washed my brushes every month or two regardless of what they were made out of, so I don’t think there’s really a difference in the way I maintain these. Previous brushes were mostly plant fiber with a synthetic mud brush and a horsehair finishing brush. (I do wash these more gently but same old “soak, then gently agitate in a sink full of dish soap” regimen.)

[StB.YM]

Sorry for the slight derailment, but do you have any recommendations for good curry combs or brushes for getting sweat and sweat marks out? I usually start with a jelly curry mitt, followed by either a quick spray of the hose or rub down with a damp towel, and finish off with a quick brush down (standard rectangular brush). I feel like I always still have sweat marks around the girth area.

[Posting_Trot]

For sweat marks, I take a Tiger Tongue sponge, dip it in water, and just run it over the marks. I find that it’s faster than trying to brush the marks out, and less water is involved than pulling the hose out.

[StB.YM]

Thanks! I’ll add that to my growing list of grooming tools to buy!

[IPEsq]

I use the Haas Schimmel for a million things. Circular motion on sweat mark works well, then brush as normal. Cactus cloth would also be good for that. The girth area is tougher for sure.

[StB.YM]

This thread has definitely convinced me to try out a couple Haas brushes! I also ride a fluffy ISH with cushings, so I’ve been looking for how best to get him clean after our rides, especially now that he’s put on his winter coat. Thank goodness he’s clipped at the moment!

[BigMama1]

@trubandloki

You must have a horse that does not roll and like to turn into a caked mud ball. Even with a summer coat, no amount of brushing makes it all go away.

These brushes really do help with that. It’s not just the quantity - presumably using 5 different brushes to groom will make any horse cleaner lol. But when Haas says certain brushes are designed to bring dirt up to the surface and others are designed to remove that loosened dirt, they aren’t kidding! I think that’s why they tell you to use them in a specific order.

It doesn’t completely get rid of that fine dust layer that dried crusty mud turns into, but it gets rid of A LOT of it.

[Renn_aissance]

As a participant in this thread, you are morally obligated to provide photos of your fluffy ISH.

[StB.YM]

He isn’t mine, but his extremely kind and generous owner lets me ride him. He’s a very sweet boy!

[PaddockWood]

@BigMama1 What a beauty! I thought of this thread yesterday while using my Diva and to come on and say how much we love it too. What keeps me shaking my head is how it took 50 yrs for me to get my brush act together. Let’s save others - the youngsters! And the horses!