Do You Use A Name Brand?

~*Docs Mommy*~ · 06-16-2007, 03:00 PM

Last year when I was doing my judging for 4-H the judge asked what kind of shampoo or soap I used to wash my horse. I was being truthful and said shampoo that my aunt gave us because it doesn't cost anything. She counted it against me!! I don't know why but I don't think it matters what brand or if you use horsey shampoo, it's not going to hurt the horse. Our horses like because it smells like apples. For what we use our horses for I don't think it really matters. I don't think it was right for her to count it against me. So do you use a name brand or horsey shampoo on your horses??

Heavenly Jumper · 06-16-2007, 03:03 PM

I kinda just use whatever I have one hand.

Sometimes I have Mane-N-Tail brand sometimes I just have a scuzzy old bottle of 99 cent Suave.

Are you wanting to know if we use a "horse brand" shampoo or just any kind?

3WishesDun · 06-16-2007, 03:16 PM

I have a big bottle of Eqyss Shampoo. I don't use all that much... just a squirt or two in a bucket of water.... so it lasts forever.

I have heard (not sure if it's true across the board) that human shampoo is the wrong ph and can cause some horses to have dry/flakey skin.

Heavenly Jumper · 06-16-2007, 03:18 PM

I also wanted to add that my ponies don't get baths with shampoo more than once or twice a year

AQHA Hunter · 06-16-2007, 03:20 PM

That seems like a strange question to ask, but perhaps she saw a problem with your horse's skin or coat that made her wonder if it was due to the type of shampoo you use? I know my hair gets fried if I use the wrong kind of shampoo, so I spring for the good stuff, and do the same for my horse. Especially since it's their whole body being shampooed, I would hate to use something that resulted in them being itchy or having dry skin.

Kissitgoodbye · 06-16-2007, 03:29 PM

I mostly stick to name brands because I know how they work... But I will try something new if I know the materials that are used.

faroutfax · 06-16-2007, 03:37 PM

I don't bathe. They like standing outside in thunder storms

reiner girl · 06-16-2007, 04:51 PM

cowboy magic, mane and tail,them some champion pepi! i always use name brands

*BaRrEL_BaBE* · 06-16-2007, 04:52 PM

I like Cowboy Magic, but to be quite honest, I use Suave lol. For aftercare, I am all about the Show Sheen, though.

JumpingBean · 06-16-2007, 05:51 PM

Infusium 23 = much love from me and my horse's tail. It's a human leave-in detangler and conditioner.

For everything else, Mane 'N Tail because it's easy to get and comes in big gallons.

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06-16-2007, 03:00 PM	#1
~Docs Mommy~ Senior Member+ Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: In The Barn, On The Back Of My Horse,Readin A Book Posts: 1,783 Images: 1 Blog Entries: 4	Do You Use A Name Brand? Last year when I was doing my judging for 4-H the judge asked what kind of shampoo or soap I used to wash my horse. I was being truthful and said shampoo that my aunt gave us because it doesn't cost anything. She counted it against me!! I don't know why but I don't think it matters what brand or if you use horsey shampoo, it's not going to hurt the horse. Our horses like because it smells like apples. For what we use our horses for I don't think it really matters. I don't think it was right for her to count it against me. So do you use a name brand or horsey shampoo on your horses?? __________________ I am part of The Purebred Crossbred Club DevYnn I Love My Animals - Doc, Red, Angel, Brutus www.myyearbook.com/devynnlariesa

06-16-2007, 03:03 PM	#2
Heavenly Jumper Senior Member+ Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Camden County GA Posts: 14,332 Images: 1282 Blog Entries: 235	I kinda just use whatever I have one hand. Sometimes I have Mane-N-Tail brand sometimes I just have a scuzzy old bottle of 99 cent Suave. Are you wanting to know if we use a "horse brand" shampoo or just any kind? __________________ My husband is away...if I am crabby, whiney or generally unpleasant, I apologize. Being a Navy wife is the hardest thing I've ever done...and I do it for you. .'~'. epi tan e epi tas .'~'.

06-16-2007, 03:16 PM	#3
3WishesDun Senior Moderator Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: At My Wit's End Posts: 16,033 Images: 650 Blog Entries: 27	I have a big bottle of Eqyss Shampoo. I don't use all that much... just a squirt or two in a bucket of water.... so it lasts forever. I have heard (not sure if it's true across the board) that human shampoo is the wrong ph and can cause some horses to have dry/flakey skin. __________________ Madness takes its toll. Please have exact change. The woods are lovely, dark and deep, But I have promises to keep, And miles to go before I sleep. -Frost SCHWEELS, BABY, SCHWEELS!

06-16-2007, 03:18 PM	#4
Heavenly Jumper Senior Member+ Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Camden County GA Posts: 14,332 Images: 1282 Blog Entries: 235	I also wanted to add that my ponies don't get baths with shampoo more than once or twice a year __________________ My husband is away...if I am crabby, whiney or generally unpleasant, I apologize. Being a Navy wife is the hardest thing I've ever done...and I do it for you. .'~'. epi tan e epi tas .'~'.

06-16-2007, 03:20 PM	#5
AQHA Hunter Senior Member+ Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Idaho Posts: 2,836 Images: 95	That seems like a strange question to ask, but perhaps she saw a problem with your horse's skin or coat that made her wonder if it was due to the type of shampoo you use? I know my hair gets fried if I use the wrong kind of shampoo, so I spring for the good stuff, and do the same for my horse. Especially since it's their whole body being shampooed, I would hate to use something that resulted in them being itchy or having dry skin. __________________ Outer Banks (Obie) - 16.3 bay AQHA gelding HHR Tiny Echo - 13.3 bay AHA mare

06-16-2007, 03:29 PM	#6
Kissitgoodbye Senior Member+ Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Indiana Posts: 7,601 Images: 80 Blog Entries: 4	I mostly stick to name brands because I know how they work... But I will try something new if I know the materials that are used. __________________ dont be afraid of the space between your dreams and reality. if you can dream it, you can make it so. Diamond =]

06-16-2007, 03:37 PM	#7
faroutfax Senior Member+ Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Southern Ontario Posts: 4,719 Images: 501 Blog Entries: 16	I don't bathe. They like standing outside in thunder storms __________________ One man's wrong lead is another man's counter canter.

06-16-2007, 04:51 PM	#8
reiner girl Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: with my horses Posts: 3,137 Images: 11	cowboy magic, mane and tail,them some champion pepi! i always use name brands __________________ They can turn on a dime and toss ya back 15 cents, the American Quarter Horse Mr.Bee Hollywood

06-16-2007, 04:52 PM	#9
BaRrEL_BaBE Senior Member+ Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Washington Posts: 2,874 Images: 75	I like Cowboy Magic, but to be quite honest, I use Suave lol. For aftercare, I am all about the Show Sheen, though. __________________ (¯`•.¸DoN't l00k BacK¸.•´¯)

06-16-2007, 05:51 PM	#10
JumpingBean Senior Member+ Join Date: May 2007 Posts: 1,503 Images: 4	Infusium 23 = much love from me and my horse's tail. It's a human leave-in detangler and conditioner. For everything else, Mane 'N Tail because it's easy to get and comes in big gallons.

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