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  1. Grooming, clipping, bathing & equipment used
    I've seen a lot of people around me buying coat-specific shampoos for their horses recently. I was wondering if there are any good ones for buckskins or chestnut roans? I've never bought anything like this before, so also wanting to know if it's really worth it? (We are not a showy family... But...
  2. Grooming, clipping, bathing & equipment used
    So I hate to pay for anything unless I absolutely need it. I like to find cheap alternatives to things because as I'm sure you guys know horse things can be super expensive :wink: I've heard that you can use bacon fat, vegetable oil, or Crisco/shortening/lard instead of hoof conditioners...
  3. Grooming, clipping, bathing & equipment used
    I've heard of so many people that use this as a conditioner on their horses tails, but how do you use it? What's your routine of using it, how often, do you rinse, etc. I've always been curious cause I've used it on my hair before; I'd usually sleep on it then wash it out in the morning, but I...
  4. Grooming, clipping, bathing & equipment used
    I've read some posts in which people have suggested using human shampoo/conditioner for horses...I was just wondering if anyone has used any human color enhancing shampoo/conditioners on their horses? When I had blonde hair I used John Frieda's blonde shampoo and it seemed to keep my hair bright...
  5. Horse Tack, blankets and Equipment Queries
    I have been researching various leather conditioning products on the internet recently. I have been using Leather Therapy Restorer & Conditioner. However, I recently used it on a new (used) dressage saddle that I just purchased and found that it left the leather with a tacky & cloudy finish...
  6. Horse Tack, blankets and Equipment Queries
    What is your favorite saddle cleaner/conditioner? I am looking for a saddle cleaner that moisturizes and preserves. Something that will NOT make my saddle sticky. I prefer my saddle to be slippery so I can move. Must smell decent.
  7. Grooming, clipping, bathing & equipment used
    Hi everyone, I really want to know about this... what is the best product to keep the hoofs hard and what makes them soft? I live in Florida and it's very hot right now. My horse does NOT have shoes and her feet are in good condition, minus a few cracks here and there. I use Hoof care in a...
  8. Hoof health and Care
    Completely random. So after we're done for the night, after shes cooled out, groomed down, blanket on for the night. After I pick the hoof and wash each hoof with warm water and stiff brush and follow with hoof conditioner exactly as directed by my farrier; coating the sole, frog and bulbs, and...
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