Keeping a black horse black...Any tips?

twhlvr · 04-12-2006, 06:29 PM

I have a pretty black 4 yr. old mare that I plan on showing this year for the first time. Short of keeping her in the barn, does anyone have any tips for keeping her from fading? Are there any good products with sunscreen that work? Shampoos that enhance black?...any ideas would be appreciated.

CowGirlUp1833 · 04-12-2006, 06:31 PM

I suggest turnout at night, or a turnout sheet

Also, daily grooming will help his coat shine!

Lacie · 04-12-2006, 06:32 PM

Actually some top Friesian breeders use a tablespoon of Papricka. Makes a chestnut look good too.

twhlvr · 04-12-2006, 06:32 PM

Shines not the problem....she's fed well, groomed regularly...healthy as a horse

....I just want to keep her from fading and turnout at night is not possible.

twhlvr · 04-12-2006, 06:34 PM

paprika??..really? how interesting.

Lacie · 04-12-2006, 06:38 PM

Yeah I thought it was weird too but it worked on my poneh... I was stupid and stopped using it. I heard it works well on chestnuts and sorrels and gets them into a deep red rum color - so Im gonna try it on TJ

CowGirlUp1833 · 04-12-2006, 06:40 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by twhlvr

Shines not the problem....she's fed well, groomed regularly...healthy as a horse

....I just want to keep her from fading and turnout at night is not possible.

They do make blackening shampoo...I've tried the chestnut one on Stevey and they do enhance it better. It doesn't seem to last really long tho... kinda like cheap hair die.... lol

I haven't heard the paprika thing for blacks...and I *believe* that some shows ban it, not sure (I remember seeing a comment on another thread here)

TravelingGirl · 04-12-2006, 06:53 PM

I haven't tried Missing Link's equine formula, but I have tried their canine formula on my dogs. I have a liver/white dog who gets sun bleached in the summer and winds up with blond highlights. I started using Missing Link's equine formula and no more highlights and his coat got several shades darker. Petsmart carries it. It might be worth a try.

GiddyUpScoot · 04-12-2006, 07:21 PM

Just be careful if you're showing at rated shows with the peprika - it's an illegal substance, so if you go to a USEF show and they drug test, you can get DQed for the peprika. I use Deo-Lotion fly spray which has a sunscreen in it - my chestnut used to fade some - his coat would get bleached and the top layer was a lighter color - he was shiny, yet his color was kind of drab on top, nice and red underneath. After using the Deo-Lotion I've had no problems with fading! Using a turnout sheet would help as well (like a fly/scrim sheet).

myerspark · 04-12-2006, 08:18 PM

turnout at night would be best, but since thats not possible, i suggest a light turnout sheet. Also, turn him out after noon, when the suns strength is fading.

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04-12-2006, 06:29 PM	#1
twhlvr Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: PA Posts: 324 Images: 1	Keeping a black horse black...Any tips? I have a pretty black 4 yr. old mare that I plan on showing this year for the first time. Short of keeping her in the barn, does anyone have any tips for keeping her from fading? Are there any good products with sunscreen that work? Shampoos that enhance black?...any ideas would be appreciated. __________________ ~Mary Ellen~ Do not go where the path may lead...Go instead where there is no path and leave a trail. Shady H Acres: Home of the TWH "glide ride" and one cool QH, just to mix it up a bit

04-12-2006, 06:31 PM	#2
CowGirlUp1833 Senior Member+ Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Holland Lake Shore, West Michigan Posts: 15,351 Images: 376 Blog Entries: 36	I suggest turnout at night, or a turnout sheet Also, daily grooming will help his coat shine! __________________ *Kimberly* www.Equine-Endeavors.com

04-12-2006, 06:32 PM	#3
Lacie Full Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Somewhere, Outhere Posts: 198 Images: 9	Actually some top Friesian breeders use a tablespoon of Papricka. Makes a chestnut look good too. __________________ If Someone Asks for Your ID and You Show Them Your Belt Buckle; YOU MIGHT BE A REDNECK *~~ Everybody Loves a Cowgirl ~~*

04-12-2006, 06:32 PM	#4
twhlvr Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: PA Posts: 324 Images: 1	Shines not the problem....she's fed well, groomed regularly...healthy as a horse ....I just want to keep her from fading and turnout at night is not possible. __________________ ~Mary Ellen~ Do not go where the path may lead...Go instead where there is no path and leave a trail. Shady H Acres: Home of the TWH "glide ride" and one cool QH, just to mix it up a bit

04-12-2006, 06:34 PM	#5
twhlvr Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: PA Posts: 324 Images: 1	paprika??..really? how interesting. __________________ ~Mary Ellen~ Do not go where the path may lead...Go instead where there is no path and leave a trail. Shady H Acres: Home of the TWH "glide ride" and one cool QH, just to mix it up a bit

04-12-2006, 06:38 PM	#6
Lacie Full Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Somewhere, Outhere Posts: 198 Images: 9	Yeah I thought it was weird too but it worked on my poneh... I was stupid and stopped using it. I heard it works well on chestnuts and sorrels and gets them into a deep red rum color - so Im gonna try it on TJ __________________ If Someone Asks for Your ID and You Show Them Your Belt Buckle; YOU MIGHT BE A REDNECK *~~ Everybody Loves a Cowgirl ~~*

04-12-2006, 06:53 PM	#8
TravelingGirl Senior Member+ Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: NJ Posts: 2,180 Images: 240	I haven't tried Missing Link's equine formula, but I have tried their canine formula on my dogs. I have a liver/white dog who gets sun bleached in the summer and winds up with blond highlights. I started using Missing Link's equine formula and no more highlights and his coat got several shades darker. Petsmart carries it. It might be worth a try.

04-12-2006, 07:21 PM	#9
GiddyUpScoot Senior Member+ Join Date: May 2004 Location: in the stix of New Hampshire :P Posts: 1,657 Images: 36	Just be careful if you're showing at rated shows with the peprika - it's an illegal substance, so if you go to a USEF show and they drug test, you can get DQed for the peprika. I use Deo-Lotion fly spray which has a sunscreen in it - my chestnut used to fade some - his coat would get bleached and the top layer was a lighter color - he was shiny, yet his color was kind of drab on top, nice and red underneath. After using the Deo-Lotion I've had no problems with fading! Using a turnout sheet would help as well (like a fly/scrim sheet). __________________ ~Nikki~ Scotland's Commander In Chief 2007 NHH&TA ASB Hunter & Western CP Champion 2007 TSASA ASB Western & Sr. Versatility Champion; ASB Hunter CP Reserve Champion

04-12-2006, 08:18 PM	#10
myerspark Senior Member+ Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: North Carolina Posts: 1,009 Images: 19 Blog Entries: 1	turnout at night would be best, but since thats not possible, i suggest a light turnout sheet. Also, turn him out after noon, when the suns strength is fading. ) __________________ "Your dressage partner needs to be allowed to be a horse, not just a trophy." -Cindy Sydnor

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