First bath!

BarebackJourney · 06-09-2005, 02:26 PM

borntoride - No, bathing every month does not take the natural oils out of their skin. Horses need regular baths or else their coats can get very unhealthy. Bathing once or twice a day isn't a good idea, because yes, it will take the natural oils out. Hosing off is fine though, especcially in the warm weather. I just gave Sierra a hose off and she loved it! Afterwards she rolls in the dirt and it keeps the bugs off MAJORLY!

Flash - For horses who have NEVER been bathed in their lives, they have to be introduced slowly. Starting from the legs to their hind end, going on their back and then finally their belly and head is the best way.

*Cricksters* · 06-09-2005, 04:07 PM

THATS FUN!!!! i just gave Cricket his first bath last week, he didnt like that too much, but i did it slowly with him! he kidna freaked out at times but its all good! Glad to hear your bath went well!!!!

Eventer Girl1 · 06-09-2005, 05:28 PM

I start slowly on the legs, then move up. If they get yancy, just go back to the legs till they'r used to it!!!

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Originally Posted by 2000-Flash-2000

How do you first introduce the water to the horse when you want to give him a bath and he has never had one???

CrazyHorse · 06-09-2005, 05:46 PM

I'm glad it went well! I have 2 horses that LOVE water & one that's afraid of it, LOL!

splishn · 06-09-2005, 07:56 PM

I guess this is a dumb question but has anyone ever tried using a heavy duty dryer to blow them off after the bath. This would help get the little dirt and hair out, but I would assume they might freak. I don't know? It seems like it takes me forever to groom my horse...how long does it take you all.

06-09-2005, 02:26 PM	#11
BarebackJourney Senior Member+ Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: North Carolina Posts: 2,132 Images: 198 Blog Entries: 6	borntoride - No, bathing every month does not take the natural oils out of their skin. Horses need regular baths or else their coats can get very unhealthy. Bathing once or twice a day isn't a good idea, because yes, it will take the natural oils out. Hosing off is fine though, especcially in the warm weather. I just gave Sierra a hose off and she loved it! Afterwards she rolls in the dirt and it keeps the bugs off MAJORLY! Flash - For horses who have NEVER been bathed in their lives, they have to be introduced slowly. Starting from the legs to their hind end, going on their back and then finally their belly and head is the best way. __________________ And for every endless midnight there's a sky for the broken stars and there'll always be a place for you inside my arms.

06-09-2005, 05:46 PM	#14
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06-09-2005, 04:07 PM	#12
Cricksters Full Member Join Date: May 2005 Location: Midwest Posts: 66	THATS FUN!!!! i just gave Cricket his first bath last week, he didnt like that too much, but i did it slowly with him! he kidna freaked out at times but its all good! Glad to hear your bath went well!!!!

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splishn Junior Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Posts: 3	I guess this is a dumb question but has anyone ever tried using a heavy duty dryer to blow them off after the bath. This would help get the little dirt and hair out, but I would assume they might freak. I don't know? It seems like it takes me forever to groom my horse...how long does it take you all.