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Not-So-Speedy Dressage

From Endurance to Dressage

Another Grooming Tool?

8/30/2019

 
After I gave the Haas brush a glowing review, someone asked if I had tried Epona's Tiger's Tongue Horse Groomer. Why no, no I had not. But at $7.80 with free shipping with my Amazon Prime account, one was on its way to me immediately after I read her comment and the reviews on Amazon.
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If you haven't seen one of these scrubbers, they come shrink wrapped at about a tenth of their thickness. As soon as I cut away the plastic, it poofed up nicely. Once again, I used Yellow Dog to see if I liked the way it felt in my hand. She was less than impressed, but Tobias, our black lab, gave it a big smile. When I saw how much dirt came off of him, I rinsed it off with the hose and was surprised to see the scrubber grow even more in thickness.
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It gets thicker, I promise.
The day after it arrived ended up being too hot to ride; it was over a hundred degrees, so I decided to make it a grooming day instead. I love getting new stuff, so I was happy for the excuse to try out the Tiger's Tongue on Speedy and Izzy. I adore Izzy, really I do, but that horse isn't picky about much, so Speedy's response to new stuff is my real litmus test.
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Just for some scale. It really thickened up after I got it wet.
To manage the dust, the ranch owner runs sprinklers in all of the horses' dry pastures twice each day. The horses just stand there enjoying the respite from the heat, but it makes them rather crusty by the time I get there. Speedy was really gross that afternoon, but rather than being annoyed, I rubbed my hands in delight. The Tiger's Tongue was going to get a real work out. 
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It's a funky photo, I know, but this is the only "before' shot I got.
Except it didn't. To whomever recommended this thing to me, THANK YOU! Within jut a few swipes of the groomer, Speedy's coat was clean and soft and free of rough patches. I've owned horses for nearly 40 years. How have I not come across this particular tool before? It is truly amazing. And cheap. And my horses loved it.
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He seriously looked like he just got a bath.
I didn't even bother to use a halter. I just scrubbed Speedy's coat for a few minutes with the Tiger's Tongue - nothing else, and then stepped back to have a look. He coat was gleaming and looked as though I had just spent an hour scrubbing him. It was equally as effective on the big "buckskin" horse.
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His rump was stained with dried sweat.
Izzy's barrel is so yellow that it's hard to see how shiny he was after using the Tiger's Tongue. After scrubbing the dried salt from his rump, I worked at the encrusted dirt along his back and sides. By the time I was finished, he was soft and smooth, too.
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Clean and soft!
Since the groomer is basically a really porous sponge, it worked really well on both legs and faces. In fact, Izzy really leaned into it when I rubbed his eyes and forehead, Even Speedy appreciated his face being scratched with it.
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He's kind of a handsome boy.
I don't know how well the Tiger's Tongue will work on heavy winter coats, but for summertime use, I am hooked. I found mine at Amazon, but I am betting they are available wherever grooming products are sold. I am obviously in a buying mood, so if anyone else has the scoop on some other brilliant grooming product, let me know!
Jamie
8/30/2019 07:21:43 am

That was me! Glad you love it as much as I do!! :D

Bakersfield Dressage link
9/1/2019 06:47:08 am

It is amazing! I will definitely be ordering another one when this one wears out! 🥰🥰🥰

Val
8/30/2019 10:01:05 am

Wow! Speedy is a great horse to test this out on. He is gleaming white.

Thanks for the review. I needed a little gift for some barn friends and this is perfect! Got one for Harley too, of course.

I like your "buckskin"!

Bakersfield Dressage link
9/1/2019 06:49:47 am

It truly does work and both of my horses genuinely enjoyed it!

Laura link
9/1/2019 06:08:34 am

Wow -cool that it worked so well!! It looks like the same sort of stuff they sell to clean felt cowboy hats. I actually have a "chunk" of that sponge out in the barn. Off to try it today!

Bakersfield Dressage link
9/1/2019 06:51:36 am

I especially love finding things that both work and are cheap. Free is even better! Lol

Genny link
9/4/2019 07:28:18 am

I just bought one too - can't wait to try it out!

Bakersfield Dressage link
11/24/2019 06:51:01 am

I am still loving mine!


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