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Getting that feather to shine and floof!

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I've got a little show to take my Clydesdale to, not a breed show or anything like that, but I'm dying to make her feather look amazing. White and fluffy is the name of the game!
HOW?!
How the heck do I get them white, keep them white and make them fluffy?!
I'm in New Zealand so there's no pig oil anywhere. I'm a bit iffy about using washing liquid. I'm also confused as to how you keep them clean during transport.
Any help is greatly appreciated! :D
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When I used to show my uncles Clydesdales we would wash the feathers in whitening shampoo, then rub mineral oil into them and brush out. It made them super fluffy and white. And before going into the ring we just used baby powder to touch up the white.
 
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I did as NB posted for our Belgian gelding. Just before we entered the ring, I'd take my powder covered hands and fluff the feathers a little. To keep him clean in the stall, we bedded deep with clean straw if permitted, otherwise shavings. The straw was better at absorbing the urine and that pee also splashed less too.
 
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