The difference between horse shampoo and human shampoo?

Chester · 02-01-2009, 08:43 PM

Not a lot around here. We all use the same.

I buy it for the house and some child removes it for the horse.

Today she asks me if I am going to the shop. "Why?" We are out of shampoo.

"Oh well, just use some it that you have in the tack room".

"What????" But that is for the horses!!!!!"

I did have to remind her it started out as MY shampoo.

Anti-Silence · 02-01-2009, 08:47 PM

Lol, well whatever works. Maybe I'll use mine on the dogs next time through.... smells better anyways... hehe.

waggylab · 02-01-2009, 08:47 PM

I went shopping for my horse.. got him a clear rinse (on sale for $.99 USD!). I was dying to get him the lavender-scented shampoo, but my trainer told me, 'You'll have every fly in town on him!'

FallenAngel · 02-01-2009, 09:11 PM

Hahah thats funny

Auzzie Honey · 02-01-2009, 09:21 PM

LOL
I use a very gentle conditioner (human) on the tails before shows, and have used horse shampoo in the past. Leaves your hair a bit dry tho

Gotta becareful for people shampoo on dogs and espec horses, as they are much more sensitive to the chemicals that are in ours.

Fire · 02-01-2009, 09:26 PM

I think the horse and dog shampoos are more gentle than human ones. I use human baby shampoo on my horse all the time, though. It smells good. :P

Jim_in_PA · 02-02-2009, 06:42 AM

Suave is in our grooming tote...highly recommended by the local horsie crowd. Both the shampoo and conditioner. Interestingly, you can also buy Mane and Tail in one of the local mega pharmacy stores, too...for a lot less than the tack shops want.

MIEventer · 02-02-2009, 07:05 AM

I have a dear friend who is a Hair Dresser *lol...I origionally spelt dressager* but anyways, she owns her own salon and I have a funny story.......well, funny to me....lol.

I had no shampoo at the house, so I used what I use on dogs I groom *Polmolive Shampoo mixed with cold water*

So I thought it did it's job. I told my friend who came into the restaurant I work at, to have dinner with her family. She told me that I should of gone to her first, because I just stripped my whole hair that contained all the important nutrients for it to be healthy. *something like that....*

I asked her the difference between store bought shampoo/conditioners and salon bought shampoo/conditioners - and she told me the water content and wax content.

I asked her about the Horse Shampoo/Conditioners and she told me that they are full of wax - beacuse they have to make the coat shiney. Same with Pantene Pro V - full of wax.

Dang..................

So with Human Shampoo/Conditioner and that Main and Tail Equine Shampoo/Conditioner - there is a difference. Wax content and water content.

The Equine has more wax and less water - human has wax and more water.

I use Suave Shampoo and Conditioner on my horse - lol.

horsesare1 · 02-02-2009, 07:26 AM

I like using THEIR shampoo on my hair... grows faster, and I swear I have less split ends (i have very long hair) .....I can't think of the darn name but it comes in a black bottle with purple or red lettering.... hmm...... losing my mind and memory I guess.

I like using the Pert Plus for the horses.. smells really good and leaves them soft and shiny.

I also use 'no more tangles' in manes and tails....... not as much hair loss, although i don't brush tails much..... they grow better if left alone.

Leave in conditioner for people works wonders on draft type manes that just WONT lay down. I've seen this used...gotta get some for my perch cause his mane is gonna drive me insane.

oldhorsehome · 02-02-2009, 07:43 AM

I was going to say "price"....

02-01-2009, 08:43 PM	#1
Chester Senior Member+ Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: inland of the coral sea Posts: 13,479 Images: 869	The difference between horse shampoo and human shampoo? Not a lot around here. We all use the same. I buy it for the house and some child removes it for the horse. Today she asks me if I am going to the shop. "Why?" We are out of shampoo. "Oh well, just use some it that you have in the tack room". "What????" But that is for the horses!!!!!" I did have to remind her it started out as MY shampoo. __________________ Aussie Aussie Aussie OI OI OI Senior Australian Correspondent Is it full moon time again? Did the cereal truck overturn and fruitloops got spilt? Thanks for your time,then you can thank me for mine, after that's said, forget it. Rodriguouz

02-01-2009, 08:47 PM	#2
Anti-Silence Senior Member+ Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Alberta Posts: 3,513 Images: 937 Blog Entries: 205	Lol, well whatever works. Maybe I'll use mine on the dogs next time through.... smells better anyways... hehe. __________________ The Lord is my light and my salvation; whom shall I fear? the Lord is the strength of my life; of whom shall I be afraid? -- Psalm 27 RIP my beautiful Artist. Sometimes it's the broken roads that lead us home.

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02-01-2009, 09:21 PM	#5
Auzzie Honey Senior Member+ Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: WA, Australia Posts: 1,011 Images: 11	LOL I use a very gentle conditioner (human) on the tails before shows, and have used horse shampoo in the past. Leaves your hair a bit dry tho Gotta becareful for people shampoo on dogs and espec horses, as they are much more sensitive to the chemicals that are in ours. __________________ Training Sessions -- interesting, challenging and achievable. Don't complicate it any more than that. xx Jess, Honey, Jeddai, Jock, Sambo & Buxton xx

02-01-2009, 09:26 PM	#6
Fire Senior Member+ Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Little Rock, AR Posts: 1,754 Images: 5	I think the horse and dog shampoos are more gentle than human ones. I use human baby shampoo on my horse all the time, though. It smells good. :P __________________ CODY'S RED FIREFLY ♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥ IT'S HARD TO SAY WHAT IT IS I SEE IN YOU; WONDER IF I'LL ALWAYS BE WITH YOU; WORDS CAN'T SAY IT, AND I CAN'T DO; ENOUGH TO PROVE; -- IT'S ALL FOR YOU

02-01-2009, 08:47 PM	#3
waggylab Full Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: New Jersey Posts: 290 Images: 8	I went shopping for my horse.. got him a clear rinse (on sale for $.99 USD!). I was dying to get him the lavender-scented shampoo, but my trainer told me, 'You'll have every fly in town on him!'

02-02-2009, 06:42 AM	#7
Jim_in_PA Senior Member+ Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Central Bucks County PA Posts: 3,136 Images: 16	Suave is in our grooming tote...highly recommended by the local horsie crowd. Both the shampoo and conditioner. Interestingly, you can also buy Mane and Tail in one of the local mega pharmacy stores, too...for a lot less than the tack shops want. __________________ “Never raise your hands to your children, it leaves your groin unprotected.” - Red Buttons Be safety conscious. 80% of people are caused by accidents. For best results, try not to do anything stupid. Horseback Riding...the most fun you can have with your boots still on...

02-02-2009, 07:05 AM	#8
MIEventer Senior Member+ Join Date: Jul 2008 Posts: 2,557	I have a dear friend who is a Hair Dresser lol...I origionally spelt dressager but anyways, she owns her own salon and I have a funny story.......well, funny to me....lol. I had no shampoo at the house, so I used what I use on dogs I groom Polmolive Shampoo mixed with cold water So I thought it did it's job. I told my friend who came into the restaurant I work at, to have dinner with her family. She told me that I should of gone to her first, because I just stripped my whole hair that contained all the important nutrients for it to be healthy. something like that.... I asked her the difference between store bought shampoo/conditioners and salon bought shampoo/conditioners - and she told me the water content and wax content. I asked her about the Horse Shampoo/Conditioners and she told me that they are full of wax - beacuse they have to make the coat shiney. Same with Pantene Pro V - full of wax. Dang.................. So with Human Shampoo/Conditioner and that Main and Tail Equine Shampoo/Conditioner - there is a difference. Wax content and water content. The Equine has more wax and less water - human has wax and more water. I use Suave Shampoo and Conditioner on my horse - lol. __________________ Hey - I can't ride out of a wet paper bag but I sure can ride into one and fall off in the process. I'm watching the weather to make sure I ride only on dry paper bag days Proud Member Of The Eventers Club

02-02-2009, 07:26 AM	#9
horsesare1 Senior Member+ Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: up state Ny Posts: 2,302 Images: 152 Blog Entries: 1	I like using THEIR shampoo on my hair... grows faster, and I swear I have less split ends (i have very long hair) .....I can't think of the darn name but it comes in a black bottle with purple or red lettering.... hmm...... losing my mind and memory I guess. I like using the Pert Plus for the horses.. smells really good and leaves them soft and shiny. I also use 'no more tangles' in manes and tails....... not as much hair loss, although i don't brush tails much..... they grow better if left alone. Leave in conditioner for people works wonders on draft type manes that just WONT lay down. I've seen this used...gotta get some for my perch cause his mane is gonna drive me insane. __________________ Gotta Love 'Em Horse.. You are truly noble, for you fly without wings, and conquer without sword

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oldhorsehome Senior Member+ Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Texas Posts: 2,946 Images: 404 Blog Entries: 7	I was going to say "price".... __________________ All that is gold does not glitter, and all that glitters is not gold.

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