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Post by scattymare on Aug 24, 2010 21:16:49 GMT
Fingers crossed Eddie stays sound we are going to have a bash at some in hand showing in September. Just for fun at a small local show. I need some tips on how to get her socks gleaming. When I wash them they come clean but you can still see poo stains! Any tips to get them whiter than white?
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Post by duckles on Aug 24, 2010 21:28:01 GMT
there is a chalky thing you can buy which I believe is good. Blue shampoo is meant to be good. I have a friend who swears by milton baby stuff (for washing her mare's tail) and another who uses bleach (I kid you not) on the tail.
I don't show and even though Cori has white legs and I used to compete him, I must confess a wash with ordinary shampoo was all he ever got. Always looked fine to me but as you might guess, Im not particularly obsessive!
Bandage the legs overnight I guess could keep that just washed whiteness?
Great to hear about your showing plans by the way.
TOp Tip of all - next time get a bay!!
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Post by rainbow on Aug 25, 2010 6:40:03 GMT
there is this stuff called cowboy magic that i swear by but it is expensive.
ive seen people using daz or ariel washing liquid before on a grey and she come out clean.
i have this issue with rosies feathers cause the outside always looks white but deep down they are still horrible brown and just cant get it out!
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Post by fleabitten on Aug 25, 2010 8:18:43 GMT
talcum powder and then bandaging legs
biological washing powder instead of shampoo
shoe whitener
white chalk
a blue bag added to the rinsing water
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Post by fimacg on Aug 25, 2010 9:17:56 GMT
the two things I use to get chompy gleaming are dilute purple spray - works a treat.
Also the night before when legs are wet paint on chalk, leave it really thick and dont worry about brushing it out. bandage or put boots on overnight to stop the chalk going everywhere then in the morning brush out thoroughly.
Be very very careful about using bleach or washing powder some horses can react very badly to these and if they are out in the sun they can cuase burns, same as using baby oil around eyes etc, it encourages sun burn.... ouchie
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Post by mossh on Aug 25, 2010 9:20:16 GMT
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Post by fleabitten on Aug 25, 2010 9:27:38 GMT
oh yes i saw that thread mosh, it was good.
yes, make sure you skin test before using any non horsey products
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Post by solomon on Aug 28, 2010 17:16:44 GMT
Good luck with showing! The purple spray sounds like it wouldn't work but amazingly it does! I have heard of it before. there are lots of expensive shampoos that claim to do the same thing. Bandaging is for definite!
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Post by brigadier on Sept 1, 2010 9:53:42 GMT
I have to say I think its appalling to use bleach etc on horses legs or tails, any chemicals that are for another purpose are a definite no no. I think the purple spray idea is a great idea, and chalk etc and good old elbow grease and shampoo. There are enough problems with cracked and chapped heels and mud fever in our climate as it is without damaging the skin using harsh products.
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Post by soniab on Sept 20, 2010 21:25:11 GMT
blue shampoo all the way, or if you can get it a product called cowboy magic. if you are going in a trailer or horse box use tubigrip under your travel boots as it will keep your feathers shiney white..
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Post by scattymare on Oct 10, 2010 19:28:50 GMT
soniab thats a genius idea. I had wondered how to stop her getting poo under her boots. Will come in handy when we do dressage in a couple of weeks.
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Post by faye on Oct 13, 2010 14:41:30 GMT
I use green fairly liquid to wash his legs and then get some chalk poweder, add water to turn it into a liquid and then sponge it onto his white legs. Bandage over night (make sure your bandages are colour fast), take off in the morning and brush off the excess chalk.
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