To make
your horse's stockings bright white, rub some cornstarch into
them after they have been washed and dryed.
Before
you apply hoof polish, use a brush or sandpaper to gently remove
dirt and stains from the hoof.
Use polo wraps or shipping
boots to keep your horse's legs clean before the show.
If
your horse is rubbing its tail, try cleaning their udder or
sheath, as horses will rub their tails to try to 'itch' that
area.
Don't let your horse's
tail grow too long-- down the the fetlocks or below-- or they
may step on it and tear hunks out.
A good cheap shampoo: mix 1/2 regular LEMON
dish soap with 1/2 conditioner. I use the 0.99 cent conditioner
from the grocery store, then your horse will be your chosen scent.
A brilliant
tip is that if you are showing your horse and want to create a
natural and fuller looking tail,shampoo the tail and whilst it
is still damp, braid it into several small braids from top to
bottom. Then leave the braids in overnight and by the day of the
show,release the braids to reveal a wavy, full tail! To add a
gloss to the tail, spray with mane and tail conditioner, WD-40,
Cowboy Magic, etc. You can also use this process for horses with
longer manes for a stunning effect!
If your horse's mane or tail is tangled, try spraying some WD-40
on it. It helps loosen tangles, and it makes the hair shiny and
soft. Be careful not to get it in the horse's eye!
Baby oil
on a horse's muzzle makes it look clean and soft.
Neatsfoot
oil is good for cleaning leather tack, but be careful because
it can stain some leather. Try it out on a small area first.
You can
add a little nail polish to your clear hoof polish, and it will
give hooves an extra sparkle! Silvery and metallic polishes work
best -- they make the hooves look like silver or gold!
If
your white horse's tail is really dirty, you can try bleaching
the end. Don't get the bleach on the horse our your clothes though
-- it can sting and will turn your clothes white. Be careful,
however, as using bleach often can irritate the horse's skin or
make the hiars brittle.
Spray fly spray
first because it brings up dirt so your horse will be clean until
the spray.
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