Chalk on white feathered Legs...

[SamanthaToby]

Morning All

I have been and purchased https://www.onlineforequine.co.uk/c...SESZB5GIYTMNRS&adGroupId=73580681441&device=c

I have a show on the bank holiday Monday. I have been told to wash the feathers as best I can do then let nearly dry/ be damp and brush in with a dandy brush (dipping it in the calk) into the feathers. it will make a paste consistency and then wrap overnight. The morning of the show unwrap touch up and brush off any excess. Has anyone got any experience, have I got this right. It's the 1st time I will be doing it and I don't want a failure on my hands on the day of a show!

Thanks in advance!!

 

[Carlosmum]

If I were you i would do a practice run first

 

[HeyMich]

Yep, sounds about right. Make sure you take a sponge or cloth to the show ground to wipe hooves before you go into the show ring, as the dry chalk will make them dusty!

 

[emfen1305]

Put vaseline on the hooves before you do it to stop chalk from sticking! Don't make it too pasty otherwise it'll go clumpy, if the feather is already damp then i would just brush the chalk on dry and it'll stick to the wet leg

 

[Alibear]

I use exactly what you've linked to. Your plan is good but I wouldn't use a dandy brush to apply it as you'll just end up with a yukky brush, just sprinkle and use your hands. Then in the morning before the show give the feathers a good brush through to remove any excess and as others have said have damp cloth to wipe any off the hooves. I find it very satisfying as it really works. Have fun.

 

[jj_87]

for my non feathered grey, i make it up so its a bit like a paint consistency and then slap it on with a paint brush, ideally using an ice cream tub with a lid so I use any left overs for the morning after. Then I wrap her up in pads and fleecy bandages, gently brush out and repeat for any stains!

 

[NinjaPony]

I mix it into a paste with some water, apply with a damp sponge, bandage and go! Then at the show, bandages off and brush out any excess. Hey presto, gleaming legs!

 

[SamanthaToby]

Thanks for all the advice. This is the demon I'm dealing with.
I have been told sheep face whitener is better. May give it a test tomorrow to be sure it goes to plan.

 

[claret09]

I never use chalk, I use talc on wet legs and leave overnight. always have amazingly white legs

 

[SamanthaToby]

I never use chalk, I use talc on wet legs and leave overnight. always have amazingly white legs

I have always been told talc as a youngster showing... but then recently I have been advised that the talc sends the legs gray and that I shouldn't use it im all a loss ha