Great Tips for Grooming!

SkeeterGirl · 12-30-2004, 05:20 PM

I started this thread not to seek help, but to help others! Why not have a thread where everyone can post their best grooming tips! that way everyone can improve their grooming! Please post your tips and tricks for a shiny coat, immaculate hooves, or perfect manes and tails. Don't hesitate to question any of the methods! This is meant to help!

Qh_rIdEr · 12-30-2004, 05:29 PM

That is a great idea (since I could use it, LOL)

SkeeterGirl · 12-30-2004, 05:31 PM

MY TIPS
1. Try to groom on your horse every time your ride him/her. It helps keep them shiny and prevents the sweat from making the coat look dull. Brushing stimulates the oils in their skin and coat so the more often you brush, the shinier they'll be!
2. I use a towel to soak up any sweat when it's too cold to spray my horse down. I know Skeeter really like being rubbed, especially on his face!
3. I use baby wipes all over his body to remove dust that brushes can't get. I use them especially around the face.
4. I blanket my horse to keep his hair lying down and to prevent him from getting too fuzzy. This way i can be ready for the show season.
5. Finally, in the summer when I am able to spray him down, I do it every time I ride. Don't use shampoo every time though because it dries out their skin! i use Vetrolin Bath once a week, sometimes twice. It's super hydrating and it soothes him too!

SkeeterGirl · 12-30-2004, 05:31 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Qh_rIdEr

That is a great idea (since I could use it, LOL)

Haha! i thought of it cuz i could definatly use it too!

Qh_rIdEr · 12-30-2004, 07:27 PM

HEHEHE, great advice, you don't convince me as needing more advice!

gilliegirl · 12-30-2004, 10:05 PM

A couple of things that I have tried and liked are:
1) I spray my horse down with a mixture of water,conditioner, and a brace after riding, it makes him feel good and helps to keep his coat healthy.
2) In warm weather he gets a shower after workouts, and a bath once a week, and his tail as often as needed. (hes a grey so it get dirty quickly!)
3) I LOVE "MTG" it really helps with hair growth, but I hate the residue, anyone else have this problem?
4) I use show sheen or similar product on his tail a few times a week, it tends to break easily, so I like it slippery so it doesn't break when being brushed or swishing flies.
I use a nylon sheet to polish the hair and keep him from getting bleached out by the sun.
5) I also use an apple cider rinse in the spring or anytime his coat looks dull, or like it has a product build up.

CrazyHorse · 12-31-2004, 06:59 AM

Gilliegirl, I love MTG also, but the residue IS a problem. It's some good stuff though!

cassidy · 12-31-2004, 07:01 AM

well all i can recommend is that when you are brushing a tail out always do it from the bottom up so as you dont pull it out to much

also i recommend using human detangler its cheaper an works just as well

Painted~Girl · 12-31-2004, 07:32 AM

hey all,
first timer here!

we show a lot so if any of u's are into it also.. try putting corn starch on ur white socks or any white areas as it brings it our beautifully!
the judge will notice that quickly...

baby oil or vaseline bring out them toes nicely .. you can use baby oill on the nose and around the eyes but I have never really recommemnded it too much as it will burn faster in the sun and cause sun burns..

Keep these kinda groomin' things going guys there're alot of help!

indiekisses985 · 12-31-2004, 07:57 AM

Everyone so far said BRUSH, BRUSH, BRUSH!!!

With a stabled horse, that's perfect.... but if your horse lives outdoors 24/7... it can be a problem.
You see, brushing a horse that lives outside to much rubs off the natural oils that keep your horse warm and dry.

12-30-2004, 05:20 PM	#1
SkeeterGirl Full Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: A Canadian living in NC Posts: 294 Images: 27 Blog Entries: 31	Great Tips for Grooming! I started this thread not to seek help, but to help others! Why not have a thread where everyone can post their best grooming tips! that way everyone can improve their grooming! Please post your tips and tricks for a shiny coat, immaculate hooves, or perfect manes and tails. Don't hesitate to question any of the methods! This is meant to help! __________________ SkeeterGirl If your horse says no, you either asked the wrong question, or asked the question wrong. ~Pat Parelli

12-30-2004, 05:29 PM	#2
Qh_rIdEr Senior Member+ Join Date: Dec 2004 Posts: 1,322 Images: 1	That is a great idea (since I could use it, LOL) __________________ And now I’m glad I didn’t know The way it all would end the way it all would go Our lives are better left to chance I could have missed the pain But I’d of had to miss the dance Garth Brooks

12-30-2004, 05:31 PM	#3
SkeeterGirl Full Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: A Canadian living in NC Posts: 294 Images: 27 Blog Entries: 31	MY TIPS 1. Try to groom on your horse every time your ride him/her. It helps keep them shiny and prevents the sweat from making the coat look dull. Brushing stimulates the oils in their skin and coat so the more often you brush, the shinier they'll be! 2. I use a towel to soak up any sweat when it's too cold to spray my horse down. I know Skeeter really like being rubbed, especially on his face! 3. I use baby wipes all over his body to remove dust that brushes can't get. I use them especially around the face. 4. I blanket my horse to keep his hair lying down and to prevent him from getting too fuzzy. This way i can be ready for the show season. 5. Finally, in the summer when I am able to spray him down, I do it every time I ride. Don't use shampoo every time though because it dries out their skin! i use Vetrolin Bath once a week, sometimes twice. It's super hydrating and it soothes him too! __________________ SkeeterGirl If your horse says no, you either asked the wrong question, or asked the question wrong. ~Pat Parelli

12-30-2004, 07:27 PM	#5
Qh_rIdEr Senior Member+ Join Date: Dec 2004 Posts: 1,322 Images: 1	HEHEHE, great advice, you don't convince me as needing more advice! __________________ And now I’m glad I didn’t know The way it all would end the way it all would go Our lives are better left to chance I could have missed the pain But I’d of had to miss the dance Garth Brooks

12-31-2004, 06:59 AM	#7
CrazyHorse Senior Member+ Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Florence, Mississippi Posts: 6,328 Images: 375	Gilliegirl, I love MTG also, but the residue IS a problem. It's some good stuff though! __________________ Join the HGS prayer Chain! "I've been snowballed!!" God is so big He can cover the whole world with his Love and so small He can curl up inside your heart. I don't want someone stupid defining me. ~as quoted by DoubleBarr

12-30-2004, 10:05 PM	#6
gilliegirl Banned Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Alberta, Canada Posts: 66	A couple of things that I have tried and liked are: 1) I spray my horse down with a mixture of water,conditioner, and a brace after riding, it makes him feel good and helps to keep his coat healthy. 2) In warm weather he gets a shower after workouts, and a bath once a week, and his tail as often as needed. (hes a grey so it get dirty quickly!) 3) I LOVE "MTG" it really helps with hair growth, but I hate the residue, anyone else have this problem? 4) I use show sheen or similar product on his tail a few times a week, it tends to break easily, so I like it slippery so it doesn't break when being brushed or swishing flies. I use a nylon sheet to polish the hair and keep him from getting bleached out by the sun. 5) I also use an apple cider rinse in the spring or anytime his coat looks dull, or like it has a product build up.

12-31-2004, 07:01 AM	#8
cassidy Senior Member+ Join Date: May 2004 Location: england - its sunny sometimes honest! Posts: 21,573 Images: 820	well all i can recommend is that when you are brushing a tail out always do it from the bottom up so as you dont pull it out to much also i recommend using human detangler its cheaper an works just as well __________________ May your life be like toilet paper - Long and useful A horse doesn't care how much you know until he knows how much you care. - Pat Parelli http://www.freewebs.com/linz88055/myprofile.htm

12-31-2004, 07:32 AM	#9
Painted~Girl Full Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Thornloe Ontario Posts: 37 Images: 2	small ideas... hey all, first timer here! we show a lot so if any of u's are into it also.. try putting corn starch on ur white socks or any white areas as it brings it our beautifully! the judge will notice that quickly... baby oil or vaseline bring out them toes nicely .. you can use baby oill on the nose and around the eyes but I have never really recommemnded it too much as it will burn faster in the sun and cause sun burns.. Keep these kinda groomin' things going guys there're alot of help!

12-31-2004, 07:57 AM	#10
indiekisses985 Junior Member Join Date: Nov 2004 Posts: 1,334	Everyone so far said BRUSH, BRUSH, BRUSH!!! With a stabled horse, that's perfect.... but if your horse lives outdoors 24/7... it can be a problem. You see, brushing a horse that lives outside to much rubs off the natural oils that keep your horse warm and dry.

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