4 Ways to Groom for Health (Not Just Looks) from Max Corcoran

It’s something we know, but often forget, as we dig through our totes full of Show Sheen and hoof oils, brushes and combs: Grooming, at its core, is really about maintaining the health and soundness of our horse, not just making a coat shiny for a shiny coat’s sake. No one knows this better than Masterclass instructor Max Corcoran, who has been a top international event groom for decades and is currently serving as President of the United States Eventing Association.

In fact, maybe ‘grooming’ isn’t the best word for what we do in those 20 minutes before and after our rides. It’s detail-oriented horse care, a survey done of our horse’s body and mood, with brush in hand. So while we do want our gray horses’ tails to be white for show day (after all, taking pride in your horse’s appearance is important!) grooming is really about prevention - catching the little things before they turn into bigger things. Here are some of Max’s tips for ensuring you’re doing it right.

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