How can I get that shiny coat?

English Cowgirl · 03-16-2006, 03:00 PM

Have you ever tried using a straw whisp? You just bang the horse with it aand it gets circulation going and improves shine . Sorry i dont know how to describe it better.

Prince_rox · 03-17-2006, 01:05 PM

Yeah actually I have heard of them!! I heard that you can make them at home?? lol

doesnt the sun also help their coat also?

I_Luv_Ponies · 03-17-2006, 02:26 PM

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Originally Posted by CJ

A lot of people start feeding corn oil (or veg oil/ rice bran oil/ whatstheotherone..) in the spring to prompt shedding and a shine. Elbow grease is a big factor too.

Where can I get some of that elbow grease?

Tony The Pony · 03-21-2006, 05:36 AM

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Originally Posted by HeavenlyJumper

Good feed and lots of good grooming!

i agree full heartedly, my black quarter horse is really shiny since ive beengrooming her during the winter

Acme Acres · 03-21-2006, 12:58 PM

I'd really recommend a good vaccuum! They really pull out all the dirt well and get the oils going in the skin!

horsey_chick_44 · 03-21-2006, 02:25 PM

Yup.. Everyone is right on here! Great advice given.
To sum up what everyone else has been saying, to give your horse a shiney coat:

* Your horse needs to be HEALTHY ( Properly maintained)
* Your horse needs plenty of long grooming sessions!
* Your horse should be rugged when necessary with correct rugs
* A shampoo helps if you really need that shine for a show or something.
* There are plenty of products out there that can be fed to your horse such as Black Oil and sun flower seeds.

And may I add a trick that i know. I haven't used it, but I do know someone who does. Heaps and heaps of eggs!!

lol. Hope this helps. Welldone everyone for ur great ideas.

Yours sincerly
hayley
horsey_chick_44 xoxo

ShezaBayDoc · 04-17-2006, 05:02 AM

I agree, BOSS really works well. Helped my bodyclipped horses coat come back beautifully.

JamieH_7 · 04-17-2006, 12:08 PM

i put my horse on sun flower seeds. i just started. i only put in a 1/2 cup in the morning and at night. this helps keep their coat shinny and from fading out in the summer time. i put a 40 pund bag at the farm and fleat store for only $13 and it last for about 4 months

plus lots of elbow grease!!

-jamie

dixygirl · 12-09-2007, 03:24 PM

i have heard of using sunflower seeds. With shells or without?

DrewMillerBrown · 12-09-2007, 03:27 PM

Linseed and linseed oil does wonders for the coat. It has to be crushed or boiled.

03-17-2006, 01:05 PM	#32
Prince_rox Full Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Where it is cold Posts: 236 Images: 33	Yeah actually I have heard of them!! I heard that you can make them at home?? lol doesnt the sun also help their coat also? __________________ I love my horse! "A Horse is an angel without wings"

03-21-2006, 12:58 PM	#35
Acme Acres Senior Member+ Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Phoenix, AZ Posts: 6,733 Images: 409	I'd really recommend a good vaccuum! They really pull out all the dirt well and get the oils going in the skin! __________________ *Acme Acres* Home of Reflections Playboy & ShowHorseSupplies.com www.azpainthorses.com Heavenly Jumper's PE

03-21-2006, 02:25 PM	#36
horsey_chick_44 Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Australia Posts: 688 Images: 57	Yup.. Everyone is right on here! Great advice given. To sum up what everyone else has been saying, to give your horse a shiney coat: * Your horse needs to be HEALTHY ( Properly maintained) * Your horse needs plenty of long grooming sessions! * Your horse should be rugged when necessary with correct rugs * A shampoo helps if you really need that shine for a show or something. * There are plenty of products out there that can be fed to your horse such as Black Oil and sun flower seeds. And may I add a trick that i know. I haven't used it, but I do know someone who does. Heaps and heaps of eggs!! lol. Hope this helps. Welldone everyone for ur great ideas. Yours sincerly hayley horsey_chick_44 xoxo __________________ Hayley ♥ Why walk when you can ride?

12-09-2007, 03:27 PM	#40
DrewMillerBrown Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Houston. Posts: 329 Images: 14 Blog Entries: 1	Linseed and linseed oil does wonders for the coat. It has to be crushed or boiled. __________________ Gone of the days of the Ludus Equinus Game. Ah the days of Mr Man........<3 Bite me JASPER CULLEN

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03-16-2006, 03:00 PM	#31
English Cowgirl Junior Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Langley,BC,Canada Posts: 16	Have you ever tried using a straw whisp? You just bang the horse with it aand it gets circulation going and improves shine . Sorry i dont know how to describe it better.

04-17-2006, 05:02 AM	#37
ShezaBayDoc Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Wendell, NC Posts: 722 Images: 31 Blog Entries: 1	I agree, BOSS really works well. Helped my bodyclipped horses coat come back beautifully.

04-17-2006, 12:08 PM	#38
JamieH_7 Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: St. Joe, MI Posts: 487 Images: 23	i put my horse on sun flower seeds. i just started. i only put in a 1/2 cup in the morning and at night. this helps keep their coat shinny and from fading out in the summer time. i put a 40 pund bag at the farm and fleat store for only $13 and it last for about 4 months plus lots of elbow grease!! -jamie

12-09-2007, 03:24 PM	#39
dixygirl Full Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Posts: 298 Images: 10	i have heard of using sunflower seeds. With shells or without?

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