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  4-H : State Groom and Clean Contest Rules
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REQUIRED GROOMING KIT (ONE OF EACH BELOW)**

Equipment does not have to be new but should be clean, dry, and in good condition.

  1. Curry comb (hard rubber or plastic)
  2. Stiff Bristle brush
  3. Body brush (medium stiff bristles)
  4. Dandy brush or soft bristle brush
  5. Mane and tail comb OR regular hairbrush (not both)
  6. Hoof pick (standard type)
  7. Grooming cloth (no larger than a hand towel)
  8. Quart of water (can be bottle or spray bottle or bucket) (NO GLASS)
  9. Ground cloth (use your good judgment on size)
  10. Fly spray can be used if needed. (NO SHOW SHEEN OR HORSE FINISH)
  11. Chain lead - A chain lead must be displayed on the ground cloth which will be used during the showmanship part of the class. Another chain lead may be used to hold the horse during the grooming.

**This kit should be tripled for numbers 1-7 to give each member his/her own set of equipment to use. However, when these items are tripled they need to be identical in type and appearance.


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