Keeping Black horses black

2manypetz · 03-13-2008, 09:10 AM

I have a black TWH and Saddlebred, asking the experts out there how they keep them from sunfading. They are so beautiful right now, the Saddlebred was stalled before we got him last fall and he was very black, the TWH was very black when we got him also, but he sunfaded last summer on his back. They will not be stalled or covered with a sheet, just can not do that. Feeding them BOSS hear that that will help, heard that paprika might help. What do you all think?

AllAroundRdr · 03-13-2008, 09:17 AM

Is there a specific reason you can't use a protective sheet like the Kensingtons which block UVs which inturn helps prevent fading? BOSS can help, along with Paprikia (if you show, it can test positive), also Kelp. Healthy Hair's Sunflower spray is amazing, it's sunblock in liquid/spray form. Unfortunately if your horses are in constant sunlight during the spring/summer months you may be fighting quite the losing battle.

royalrox · 03-13-2008, 09:40 AM

honestly without a sheet its a bit of a lost cause lol...why not use a sheet? they don't make them hot or anything they're very breathable...

i_love_Red · 03-13-2008, 09:41 AM

you can get the HI-Black burgundy, by rio vista. it makes them turn black again, but then adds slight burgundy highlights to the coat. it makes them gorgous

JazzyAppy · 03-13-2008, 10:02 AM

I use Black As Knight. It is a supplement for blacks and bays. It takes about 2 months to see a real change. They also make a product that contains henna. It gives instant results.

Beastie89 · 03-13-2008, 10:35 AM

Also if you are afraid of the sheet making them hot you can spray it down with a hose before you put it on them. It helps keep them cool and comfortable for awhile.

born2ride2005 · 03-13-2008, 12:22 PM

Unless you keep them stalled or cover them with a sheet there is nothing you can feed them that will stop the fading.

HIGHRIDER~25 · 03-15-2008, 06:08 PM

The best thing that I can recommend is a light sheet. That would work the best .. and it wouldn't be too hot if you were to buy one with holes. My friend's dark bay canadian t/b has the same issue. She doesn't do anything about his coat though. He just looks die dye!!
Good luck

haunani · 03-15-2008, 06:19 PM

Paprika is one of the main active ingredients in Black As Knight and Blackenall. Most people feed it at a rate of 1-3 Tbsp/day BEFORE fading starts. If you compete, though, you'll want to stop giving it about 2 weeks prior in case they test, as it can show up in tests and contains low levels of a banned substance (capsasian.. sp?)

luttrellfarms · 03-16-2008, 06:21 PM

There is a product at www.angelfire.com/trek/landrfarms that helps protect against fading color.

03-13-2008, 09:10 AM	#1
2manypetz Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Victor, Iowa Posts: 772 Images: 68	Keeping Black horses black I have a black TWH and Saddlebred, asking the experts out there how they keep them from sunfading. They are so beautiful right now, the Saddlebred was stalled before we got him last fall and he was very black, the TWH was very black when we got him also, but he sunfaded last summer on his back. They will not be stalled or covered with a sheet, just can not do that. Feeding them BOSS hear that that will help, heard that paprika might help. What do you all think?

03-13-2008, 09:17 AM	#2
AllAroundRdr Senior Member+ Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Southern CA - The Land of Fires & Shakey Ground Posts: 3,083 Images: 9	Is there a specific reason you can't use a protective sheet like the Kensingtons which block UVs which inturn helps prevent fading? BOSS can help, along with Paprikia (if you show, it can test positive), also Kelp. Healthy Hair's Sunflower spray is amazing, it's sunblock in liquid/spray form. Unfortunately if your horses are in constant sunlight during the spring/summer months you may be fighting quite the losing battle. __________________ 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!

03-13-2008, 09:40 AM	#3
royalrox Senior Member+ Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Chester Springs, PA Posts: 3,123 Images: 264	honestly without a sheet its a bit of a lost cause lol...why not use a sheet? they don't make them hot or anything they're very breathable... __________________ You don't need a weather man to know which way the wind blows The present now will later be past, And the first one now will later be last -Bob Dylan Proud member of the thoroughbred club!

03-13-2008, 09:41 AM	#4
i_love_Red Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Posts: 353 Images: 12	you can get the HI-Black burgundy, by rio vista. it makes them turn black again, but then adds slight burgundy highlights to the coat. it makes them gorgous __________________ http://www.horsegroomingsupplies.com...d012_thumb.jpg

03-13-2008, 10:35 AM	#6
Beastie89 Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: in the boonies Posts: 321 Images: 82	Also if you are afraid of the sheet making them hot you can spray it down with a hose before you put it on them. It helps keep them cool and comfortable for awhile. __________________ Lilly- Trust in God R.I.P 7/12/08 - As the color fades from your eyes... you'll never fade from my heart

03-13-2008, 10:02 AM	#5
JazzyAppy Full Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Fla Posts: 40 Images: 14	I use Black As Knight. It is a supplement for blacks and bays. It takes about 2 months to see a real change. They also make a product that contains henna. It gives instant results.

03-13-2008, 12:22 PM	#7
born2ride2005 Full Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Posts: 67 Images: 8	Unless you keep them stalled or cover them with a sheet there is nothing you can feed them that will stop the fading.

03-15-2008, 06:08 PM	#8
HIGHRIDER~25 Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Walpole, Massachusetts Posts: 515 Images: 24	The best thing that I can recommend is a light sheet. That would work the best .. and it wouldn't be too hot if you were to buy one with holes. My friend's dark bay canadian t/b has the same issue. She doesn't do anything about his coat though. He just looks die dye!! Good luck __________________ "No hour of life is wasted that is spent in the saddle." RIP Sid, We loved you.

03-15-2008, 06:19 PM	#9
haunani Senior Member+ Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Marion, IA Posts: 3,067 Images: 228	Paprika is one of the main active ingredients in Black As Knight and Blackenall. Most people feed it at a rate of 1-3 Tbsp/day BEFORE fading starts. If you compete, though, you'll want to stop giving it about 2 weeks prior in case they test, as it can show up in tests and contains low levels of a banned substance (capsasian.. sp?) __________________ Carmen & Meteor & Mars Am I being smart with you? How would you know?

03-16-2008, 06:21 PM	#10
luttrellfarms Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Posts: 336	L & R Farms There is a product at www.angelfire.com/trek/landrfarms that helps protect against fading color.

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