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TheNaturalWay
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Member # 107

posted May 06, 2004 03:41 AM

heya can people please just add in as many grooming tips for the next few days, my show is on sunday, thanx

Posts: 286 | From: cornwall | Registered: Mar 2003

Missy
Junior Member
Member # 2148

posted May 06, 2004 06:18 AM

Hello,

First thing is first always make sure when you bath your horse that the sun is out so they dont get a chil, make sure you use horse shampoo damp the coat down with a hose then gentle rub in the shampoo leaving the shampoo in for at least 3-4 min then rinse, do the same with tail making sure you comb it through gently though as pulling on the tail could hurt. Try baby oil on the tail and maine after using Maine and Tail spray this will shine really nicely. i think to be honest most judges like to see the horse nateral, keeping the maine down with out plaits and also the tail. If your horse has any white slodges on him use whit chulk to make it stand out, when you have finished washing your horse, bandage his legs so he dont get poo stains and other dirty bits on him, hope this is enough info i think this is what sort of stuff you wanted to know, good luck mate!! [Smile]

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Posts: 4 | From: Bristol | Registered: Apr 2004

equinegirl_15
Junior Member
Member # 1723

posted May 06, 2004 09:22 AM

Hey! I think that useing a soft brush on the body alot helps to bring out the shine as well! Good luck at your show!!!!!! [Big Grin]

Posts: 13 | From: USA | Registered: Feb 2004

hossluva
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Member # 2266

posted May 08, 2004 04:52 PM

also to keep your tail neater braid it in a reg. braid and put it in a tail bag (make sure its dry or else it will get wavy) for the mane you can get one of those sleezy sleeper things (if its not to hot) hope it helped!mere

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Posts: 241 | From: ohio | Registered: Apr 2004

madvoice
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Member # 2435

posted May 09, 2004 02:40 AM

make sure you oil your horse's hooves before applying hoof black. This can help prevent hooves from becoming too dry. Make sure you apply the oil before washing as the oil can penetrate better.

A quick unpick for sewing is a very handy tool for removing rubber bands or waxed thread from plaited manes and tails.

Just a few off the top of my head [Smile]

Posts: 101 | From: Australia | Registered: May 2004

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