GYPSY TRICKS

[Str0ppyMare]

I was wondering if anyone believes in the gypsy tricks. At my old yard there was a man who put oil on his horses mane, tail and feathers as he said that it makes it grow nice and thick.

Anyone else heard of this and does it work

 

[Happytohack]

I know pig oil and sulphur is used on feathers - it keeps mud fever at bay and also mites.

 

[Sugarplum Furry]

What kind of oil? Was it pig oil by any chance?

 

[Theresa_F]

Yes he would be using pig oil - great on manes, tails and feather. When mixed with sulphur it provides protection against skin problems and mites and keeps feather white.

I use it on my gypsy cob and clydie all the time - not expensive and works a treat for preventing mud fever.

 

[Bex7]

I am pig oiling Berts feather to guard against the mud. Might try it on his mane as we are desperately growing it as I like' em hairy

 

[Str0ppyMare]

No not pig oil, motor oil, the stuff that stinks to high heavens.

Its said to make the hair grow thick and quicker

 

[Bex7]

Motor oil ??

Oooo er not sure he would appreciate the smell!

 

[sharni]

Motor oil can cause cancer. we used to use old sump oil for oiling hoves years ago but dont anymore as its carcinogenic. Pig oil is clear and is the stuff to use.

 

[xxcharlottexx]

my friend put's baby oil on her irish cobs mane and tail, shes no Gypsey and she doesnt do it as it makes it grow quicker (never heard that it does ) but puts it on to make it soft and shiny and it looks fab

shes black, might look a bit strange on any other colour?

 

[Theresa_F]

I would never use engine oil, and the gypsies as far as I am aware use pig oil. Certainly the ones I have spoken to use it, but they are romany breeders and not travellers.