Does a curry comb have to be moved in a circular motion?

it is not doing anything if its not

Curry Combs do not have to be moved in a circular motion but they work best when they are moved in a circular motion because they bring most of the dirt out.

NO, you can either use strokes or a circular motion. If you want to get all the dirt and dander up, use circular motion. However, if you use strokes it keeps your horse warmer, because it leaves the fine dander that works as insulator behind and only removes the large dirt clumps. I use it alot in the winter. The horse becomes clean enough to ride, but you leave the horse with some addition protection.

Are you by any chance answering the questions at level 3 on Howrse? I could never get that...The thing is, they are mainly used in a circular motion (well at least the rubber ones are ) for removing sweat , hair and mud, but this is not the case with the plastic because you can use these in downward movements for removing mud.

Well, you don't HAVE to, but it's probably better that way. And you should brush it in the opposite direction of how the fur is growing. You'll get a clean and happy horse. :D

"Happiness runs in a circular motion" (haha, sorry. I remember that annoying song on a cereal commercial.)

Its a good idea, but they have to be used in a circular motion. The circular motion helps brig up the dirt and crack dried mud.

To get the full use out of it, it should be used in a small circular motion, but it isn't bad if you don't.

the comb doesn't have to go in a circular motion but to get the proper affect and for it to work fully it does.

No not always. If you are taking out a winter coat it will help to do circles but if it's dried mud you can just use strokes, it's up to you. Also individual horses seen to have a preference and some like a quite hard massage while others prefer a gentle touch! Remember not to use it on the bony bits or the face and that a metal currycomb shouldn't be used on the horse, just for cleaning brushes.

Don't HAVE to, but they work better.

I use them in a circular motion on the body, but not the legs. I use an up-and-down motion on the legs.

thats the best way to use them. if you don't move them in a circular motion with slight pressure they don't get all the dead hair and skin that lies beneath the top coat. I suggest you ask someone you know to show you properly use one because that is the best way to learn