Jiangsu Bositong Intelligent Manufacturing Technology Co., LTD
With the popularization of equestrian sports and the increasing demand for family horse breeding, the "efficiency" and "refinement" of daily horse care have become the focus of attention for horse breeders.
Recently, a horse scraper that emphasizes "quick stain removal and gentle fur protection" has rapidly gained popularity in the horse care market due to its convenient operation and multi-functional cleaning effects. It has not only become a standard tool in professional horse farms but also entered ordinary horse breeding households, promoting the transformation of the horse beauty and cleaning field towards "high efficiency and labor-saving", and providing a brand-new solution for horse care.
In horse care, cleaning is the core step - after outdoor activities, the surface of a horse's body is prone to accumulate soil, dust and sweat. If not cleaned in time, it will not only affect the appearance of the horse, but also may cause skin inflammation. Traditional cleaning methods mostly rely on repeated wiping with brushes, which is not only time-consuming and laborious (it takes an average of 1-2 hours to clean a horse), but also difficult to thoroughly remove stubborn stains. Some tools are made of overly hard materials. Frequent use can easily damage the horse's fur and skin, making it difficult to meet the demands of horse breeders for "efficient and gentle" care.
The emergence of the horse scraper has precisely addressed this pain point. Data from a certain pet care e-commerce platform shows that in the first three quarters of this year, the sales volume of horse scrapers increased by 240% year-on-year. The search volume for keywords such as "horse cleaning tools" and "high-efficiency horse scrapers" rose by more than 280%. Among the purchasers, professional horse farm staff, members of equestrian clubs, and family horse enthusiasts accounted for 90%. "Before, I used a brush to clean the horses. My arms were sore from exhaustion and I couldn't clean them thoroughly. After changing to a horse scraper, I can clean a horse's whole body in half an hour. Moreover, the horses don't resist at all. It's really worry-free." " Mr. Zhang, a coach from a certain equestrian club in Hebei Province, provided feedback.
Wang Yuan, an analyst in the pet care industry, pointed out that the current domestic equestrian market size has exceeded 10 billion yuan, and the demand for professional care tools among horse owners continues to rise. With the dual advantages of "efficient cleaning and gentle fur protection", the market size of horse scrapers is expected to exceed 800 million yuan in 2024, with an average annual growth rate of over 55%, becoming a core growth point in the horse care tool market.
The horse scraper can quickly capture the market, which is inseparable from its four core advantages in material selection, structural design and functional adaptability, comprehensively optimizing the cleaning experience of horses
The core highlight of the horse scraper lies in the material innovation. The mainstream products use food-grade silicone or soft TPR materials, which are soft and elastic. When in contact with the horse's skin, they can naturally conform to the curves of the body surface, avoiding skin damage caused by hard friction. Meanwhile, the surface of the scraper has been finely polished, free of burrs and sharp corners. During the cleaning process, it won't pull on the hair, and even if scraped repeatedly, it can keep the hair smooth. After testing, it was found that this material has zero irritation to the skin of horses and is suitable for sensitive skin groups such as young horses and elderly horses.
My old horse has rather delicate skin. Before, when I used a hard plastic scraper, it would always resist. But after I switched to a silicone scraper for the horse, it cooperated very well. Even after cleaning, there was no redness or swelling on its skin. Ms. Liu, a family horse enthusiast in Beijing, said. In addition, silicone material also features high and low temperature resistance. It can maintain its softness in an environment ranging from -30℃ to 80℃, making it suitable for use in different seasons.
To deal with different types of stains on the horse's body surface, the horse scraper adopts a "multi-position scraper tooth" structure design: the long tooth area can quickly scrape off floating dust and dry grass shavings on the body surface; The short-toothed area can reach deep into the hair roots to remove adhering soil and sweat. The arc-shaped edge scraper is suitable for sensitive areas such as the horse's belly and legs to prevent skin in creases from being scratched. Some high-end models also add a "comb area" at the bottom of the scraper, which can clean and comb tangled hair at the same time, achieving the dual function of "cleaning + combing".
Master Li, the person in charge of a professional horse farm, reported: "After training, horses tend to get a lot of mud lumps on their bodies. Using a regular scraper requires repeated scraping. However, this multi-speed scraper has long teeth that first scrape off large pieces of mud and short teeth that clean up residual stains. The efficiency has been increased by three times. It can also be used to comb the fur at the same time, eliminating the need for separate combing." "
Considering that horse keepers need to hold tools for a long time to clean, the handle design of the horse scraper is fully ergonomic: the handle is made of anti-slip rubber material, which is not easy to slip when held, and can be stably controlled even if the palm swears. The arc of the handle has been optimized multiple times to fit the palm naturally, reducing the force burden on the wrist. It is not easy to get tired even after continuous cleaning for one hour. Some models also add a hanging hole design at the end of the handle, which is convenient for storage and prevents the loss of tools.
Cleaning an adult horse requires frequent arm movement. Previously, using a straight-handled scraper would quickly cause wrist fatigue. The ergonomic handle of the horse scraper can distribute the pressure on the hands, and you won't feel tired even after cleaning several horses. Mr. Wang, a staff member of a horse farm in Inner Mongolia, said.
The function of the horse scraper is not limited to surface cleaning but can also be extended to multiple care scenarios: after bathing, the scraper can be used to quickly remove excess water from the horse's surface, shortening the drying time. In summer, you can use insect repellent in combination. Apply the agent evenly with a scraper and penetrate deep into the hair roots to enhance the deworming effect. After cleaning in winter, you can also gently scrape the hair with a scraper to help shape it and reduce the generation of static electricity.
The product manager of a certain pet care brand introduced: "Our horse scrapers have been tested in 1,000 actual scenarios and can handle everything from daily cleaning to special care. Currently, they have become the 'universal care tool' for professional horse farms."
The application scenarios of horse scrapers are constantly expanding, from basic surface cleaning to all-round care. At professional racecourses, horse scrapers are incorporated into the "daily care routine" and are used for post-training cleaning, pre-race grooming, and drying after bathing, significantly enhancing the efficiency of care. At the equestrian club, staff members use scrapers to give the horses a "pre-race grooming". By combing their fur and cleaning their bodies, they keep the horses looking neat and tidy. In the context of family horse breeding, the scraper can also be used for daily health checks of horses. By scraping their fur, the condition of their skin can be observed, and problems such as rashes and injuries can be detected in a timely manner.
In addition, some brands have also launched specialized models for specific needs: "Mini Scrapers" are suitable for pet ponies and pony horses. The "large scraper" is designed for larger breeds such as heavy horses and draft horses, further expanding the range of product compatibility.
With the development of the horse care market, horse scrapers are also showing new development trends. On the one hand, intelligent upgrading has become a key focus of research and development. Some brands have begun to incorporate pressure sensors inside the scraper to detect the contact force between the scraper and the skin in real time. When the force is too strong, it will automatically vibrate as a reminder to prevent excessive scraping from damaging the skin. Meanwhile, connect to the mobile phone APP via Bluetooth to record data such as the duration of each cleaning and the area to be cleaned, providing a reference for the health management of the horses.
On the other hand, customized services are gradually emerging. Brands can customize the color and size of the scraper according to customer needs, and can also engrave exclusive marks such as the name of the horse farm and the horse number on the handle to meet personalized demands. In addition, the concept of environmental protection has also been integrated into product design. More and more brands are using degradable materials to make scrapers and recycled paper for packaging, which is in line with the trend of green consumption.
Industry insiders say that the rise of horse scrapers not only promotes the development of horse care tools towards professionalization and humanization, but also provides the pet care industry with the idea of "innovation in specific scenarios". In the future, with further technological breakthroughs, horse care tools that are efficient, intelligent and environmentally friendly will become the mainstream in the market, providing horse owners with a better care experience and promoting the continuous development of equestrian sports and family horse culture.
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