There is a mixture of sprays and shampoo products available for horses that will help turn the coat from dull and glaring to looking shiny and (almost) new. Of course, a dull coat on a horse should be looked at in more detail, as there could be an underlying cause, such as poor diet. However, if you’ve just brought your horse in from the field, and he/she has found the biggest puddle to roll in, you may find yourself reaching into the tack box to find the best item to give your horse that va va voom!
Here are a selection of items that we think can help have you horse looking like a sparking unicorn in no time!
BEST IN TEST
NETTEX Mane & Tail Detangler
The NETTEX Mane & Tail detangler makes grooming a breeze. The fine mist cuts through tangles to leave a soft, and rather nice smelling, flowing mane and tail. The spray is quiet and covers a large surface area, making it ideal for those horses that are easily upset by the noise.
When applied regularly the spray helped prevent tangles and ‘dreadlocks’ from forming on those horses that enjoy a good roll in the muddy part of the field.
Ideal to apply to a wet mane and tail for combing through after shampooing to get a head start on any tangles that may lie ahead.
Tangleaway – GROOM AWAY
The tangleaway GROOM AWAY spray reduces hair breakage when brushing, for a tangle free and conditioned mane and tail. Great to use on the rest of the horse’s coat leaving a natural shine and fresh fragrance. Designed with an easy-to-see on/off nozzle.
Priced from £13.71, 500ml
Equimins Lavender Shampoo
This shampoo will not only lighten a dull coat but will also leave your horse, yard and hands smelling great! Bucket or brush, when applied a little goes a long way. Feathers were soft and shinny following a thorough drying through to the next day.
Equimins Ultra Silky Detangler
Easy to use dentangling mist from Equimins makes cutting through dirt and grime in manes and tails easy.
Equimins Dry Clean
No need for water, just spray and brush away! Great for taking to shows to wash away last-minute stains from the box or for a touch up stubborn on stains that refuse to disappear when washing. Removes stable stains, sweat, grass, dirt and grease.
High Horse Conditioning Shampoo from Hilton Herbs
Easy to use either in water or when applied directly onto a water brush, the High Horse Conditioning Shampoo from Hilton Herbs is a welcome addition to your spring and summer showering routine. With natural whitening properties, the shampoo proved to be more than just a yummy smell and pretty colour, leaving horses’ coats soft and clean….even the cremello!
Suzanne Ashton, Founder of Everything Horse (Est, 2012), has a BA Hons in Marketing Management and a Diploma in Equine Science. Suzanne has ridden and owned horses all her life and has twelve years of experience in marketing, writing, design, SEO, and website creation.