After a long day of riding your horse, your horse may be very dirty and in need of a quick cleaning. Typically, this task is very time consuming, but with the help of the right tools, the job won’t take nearly as long. Essential tools for the job are a currycomb, stiff brush, soft brush, foaming applicator, body wash or shampoo, conditioner, a garden hose, and towels.
Before you begin applying the body wash or shampoo, give your horse a quick brushing with a currycomb or a stiff brush to remove caked on dirt and mud. Once you have given your horse a good brushing and removed most of the dirt, rinse your horse off with a hose, such as the Thermo-Hose Heated Water Hose, to remove more dirt. This hose is designed for use even in cooler months and warms the water to a comfortable temperature. Warmer water is better for washing for your horse and helps to prevent your horse from being chilled.
A foaming applicator, such as the EZ Foamer Applicator 32 oz, is ideal for quickly applying your favorite horse body wash or shampoo. Just fill up the foaming applicator and attached it the hose to spray it directly on your horse. Once the body wash or shampoo has been applied, rinse it off with the hose and apply conditioner to the mane and tail hair. A large tooth comb or your fingers are great for working the conditioner into the hair. Rinse the hair again to remove the conditioner. After your horse has been thoroughly rinsed. Towel dry your horse and you are done!
Cleaning your horse doesn’t have to take very long and with the right tools you should have the job done quickly! For all your grooming needs, check out Shane’s Tack.
