horsey sunblock!

BuckBanditBuck · 07-25-2008, 04:43 PM

my mare is black and is getting sun bleached

and i was wondering if there was a special sun block for horses out there that isn't horribly expensive! if there isn't could i use spray ppl sun block? i have no clue!
thanks
lizz!

AllAroundRdr · 07-25-2008, 04:46 PM

Healthy Hair Sunflower Spray.

naughtygirl · 07-25-2008, 04:52 PM

Can you cover her with a light sheet? I always cover my horses in summer with a light sheet, so they still stay cool, but there coats dont get damaged by the sun.

BuckBanditBuck · 07-25-2008, 05:00 PM

im not fond of sheets because of what she does to them=] she is out 24/7 in the summer! she is only good in the winter with her heavy blanket=]

naughtygirl · 07-25-2008, 05:06 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BuckBanditBuck

im not fond of sheets because of what she does to them=] she is out 24/7 in the summer! she is only good in the winter with her heavy blanket=]

You should be able to get a good quality ripstop sheet. My horses are out 24/7 also. It should also help keep the flys away.

07-25-2008, 04:43 PM	#1
BuckBanditBuck Full Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: USA Posts: 255	horsey sunblock! my mare is black and is getting sun bleached and i was wondering if there was a special sun block for horses out there that isn't horribly expensive! if there isn't could i use spray ppl sun block? i have no clue! thanks lizz! __________________ *They know when im happy, excited And they always* knows when i have carrots.**

07-25-2008, 04:46 PM	#2
AllAroundRdr Senior Member+ Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Southern CA - The Land of Fires & Shakey Ground Posts: 3,150 Images: 9	Healthy Hair Sunflower Spray. __________________ People say riding isn't a sport...Well you see, the 'ball' I play with has a mind of its own. I've been Goosed..and I LIKED it!

07-25-2008, 04:52 PM	#3
naughtygirl Senior Member+ Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Taranaki, New Zealand Posts: 4,706 Images: 719 Blog Entries: 18	Can you cover her with a light sheet? I always cover my horses in summer with a light sheet, so they still stay cool, but there coats dont get damaged by the sun. __________________ -Sly Preferido- "Love me, love my horse"

07-25-2008, 05:00 PM	#4
BuckBanditBuck Full Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: USA Posts: 255	im not fond of sheets because of what she does to them=] she is out 24/7 in the summer! she is only good in the winter with her heavy blanket=] __________________ *They know when im happy, excited And they always* knows when i have carrots.**

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