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What does a currycomb do when grooming a horse?

It loosens dirt and hair and stimulates the skin.

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  1. It removes sweat after a hard ride
  2. It polishes the coat for a show
  3. It loosens dirt and hair and stimulates the skin ✔

Why: A currycomb is usually the first grooming tool used. It loosens dirt and hair and stimulates the skin to produce natural oils.

Huh, didn't know that: A currycomb is usually the first grooming tool used. It loosens dirt and hair and stimulates the skin to produce natural oils.

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That currycomb really knows how to curry favor with a horse.
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Answer: It loosens dirt and hair and stimulates the skin. A currycomb is usually the first grooming tool used. It loosens dirt and hair and stimulates the skin to produce natural oils.

  1. Horse grooming en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Horse_grooming
    The horse is rubbed or "curried" to help loosen dirt, hair, and other detritus, plus stimulate the skin to produce natural oils.
    Checked 2026-11-07.

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