Keeping black horses BLACK?

charismatic · 01-15-2006, 03:09 PM

I now have 2 black horses, and have noticed one fading quite dramatically.
I'm at my wits end. This mare is for sale, so she has to look good.
She's been on a tablespoon of Paprika with no result- should I feed more? Does Black as nite work better?
Blanketing is not an option, as i can't afford it(she shreds blankets faster than any horse I've ever met).
What about the black enhancing shampoo's? Is it actually worth the money?

Any suggestions would be great.

mimzie242 · 01-15-2006, 03:12 PM

I dont have any horses of my own that are black but i know of one person that dyed there black horse jet-black because it was fading. It looked great! I also know of people that have dyed the mane and tail black on a bay. Hope you find a solution!

Gallop N Gal · 01-15-2006, 03:13 PM

They have a black oil er somthin, im not sure of the name tho!

Fox Glove · 01-15-2006, 03:13 PM

I am almost ashamed to post this..
Martha Stewart keeps her black horses
IN during the day, in summer to keep them
from getting red....

*runs and hides*
Paula

charismatic · 01-15-2006, 03:21 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Fox Glove

I am almost ashamed to post this..
Martha Stewart keeps her black horses
IN during the day, in summer to keep them
from getting red....

*runs and hides*
Paula

Don't worry, I read that too.
I can't keep her in, my barn dosn't do night TO.

jeda_horse · 01-15-2006, 03:25 PM

I have the same problem and have yet to find a 100% always works solution...

It doesnt particularly bother me though... a horse is a horse

Dandy_Brush · 01-15-2006, 03:33 PM

I havent got that problem with Hemmy, although in the summer he has a bit of a red, but i dont care, color isent very important to me.

LOL sorry that had nothing to do with your question........ I think theres speachel dyes that you can buy specificly for black horses, but i'm not sure

mimzie242 · 01-15-2006, 03:36 PM

Ohh, sorry forgot to mention - the color enhancing shampoo's (that i know of...) wont actually make your horse darker, though it will make your horse more shinnie

shymare · 01-15-2006, 05:07 PM

If you can't keep her in during the day, maybe you could move her to a turnout with more shade?

JBandRio · 01-15-2006, 06:01 PM

If she's already faded, you can't change it, short of dyeing her, which I don't recomment

01-15-2006, 03:09 PM	#1
charismatic Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Posts: 363	Keeping black horses BLACK? I now have 2 black horses, and have noticed one fading quite dramatically. I'm at my wits end. This mare is for sale, so she has to look good. She's been on a tablespoon of Paprika with no result- should I feed more? Does Black as nite work better? Blanketing is not an option, as i can't afford it(she shreds blankets faster than any horse I've ever met). What about the black enhancing shampoo's? Is it actually worth the money? Any suggestions would be great.

01-15-2006, 03:13 PM	#3
Gallop N Gal Senior Member+ Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Land O' Cheese Posts: 4,007 Images: 717 Blog Entries: 2	They have a black oil er somthin, im not sure of the name tho! __________________ *It Takes More Muscles to Frown* ......Than to Smile!**

01-15-2006, 03:13 PM	#4
Fox Glove Senior Member+ Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Pennsylvania Horse Country Posts: 5,173 Images: 33 Blog Entries: 6	I am almost ashamed to post this.. Martha Stewart keeps her black horses IN during the day, in summer to keep them from getting red.... runs and hides Paula __________________ Leges sine moribus vanae

01-15-2006, 03:25 PM	#6
jeda_horse Senior Member+ Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: QLD, Australia Posts: 5,361 Images: 380 Blog Entries: 28	I have the same problem and have yet to find a 100% always works solution... It doesnt particularly bother me though... a horse is a horse __________________ ~ T H O R O U G H B R E D S ~ County Renegade Fyrefly Throw your heart over the fence and you horse will go after it... R.I.P Rusty

01-15-2006, 03:33 PM	#7
Dandy_Brush Senior Member+ Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Ottawa Ont. Posts: 3,582 Images: 59 Blog Entries: 48	I havent got that problem with Hemmy, although in the summer he has a bit of a red, but i dont care, color isent very important to me. LOL sorry that had nothing to do with your question........ I think theres speachel dyes that you can buy specificly for black horses, but i'm not sure __________________ Arise now, arise Riders of Theoden! Dire deeds awake, dark it is eastward. Let horse be bridled, horn be sounded! Forth Eorlingas! Last edited by Dandy_Brush; 01-15-2006 at 03:54 PM.

01-15-2006, 03:12 PM	#2
mimzie242 Full Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Posts: 57 Images: 2	I dont have any horses of my own that are black but i know of one person that dyed there black horse jet-black because it was fading. It looked great! I also know of people that have dyed the mane and tail black on a bay. Hope you find a solution!

01-15-2006, 03:36 PM	#8
mimzie242 Full Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Posts: 57 Images: 2	Ohh, sorry forgot to mention - the color enhancing shampoo's (that i know of...) wont actually make your horse darker, though it will make your horse more shinnie

01-15-2006, 05:07 PM	#9
shymare Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Texas Posts: 1,354 Images: 53	If you can't keep her in during the day, maybe you could move her to a turnout with more shade?

01-15-2006, 06:01 PM	#10
JBandRio Senior Member+ Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: NC Posts: 21,678 Images: 132 Blog Entries: 12	If she's already faded, you can't change it, short of dyeing her, which I don't recomment __________________ - JB Acres, owned and operated by Dynamite animals. - It's a wonder horses as a whole don't just kill us all and be done with their misery. - Keep your voice soothing and low - even when things get western (buck1173) - Rio feels good - he bounced an in-and-out

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