Day-to-Day Basics, Clipping, Washing Up, Make a Shining Finish, Foot Notes. Whether you show or not, good grooming is an important part of horse ownership. In or out of the show ring, when your horse looks good, you look good. Most horses enjoy the attention of regular grooming and look forward to the daily ritual. It strengthens the bond between horse and owner. Additionally, grooming your horse on a regular basis gives you a chance to spot minor scratches, rashes, cuts or swelling before they become major problems.