Horsey make-up

[Cazzah]

Am looking for advice/experiences in relation to horse make-up/boot polish/other alternatives.

I need to cover up some white hair growth on black hair and was wondering about the durability and finish of the various products. Do they rub off or is there a secret to 'fixing' them??? We are showing at a reasonable level at the weekend and don't want the judge walking away with black hands!!!

 

[CastleMouse]

Unfortunately if the judge does run his hand down along the make-up then it will come up - I've never heard of anything that really "seals" it!

 

[only_me]

black shoe polish is the only way to go lol or use black hoof paint which will dry on so will not come off

 

[connie1288]

Human hair dye!! I had a 13 WHP that had awful scars on both front legs.
If just a few flecks, then permanent maker pen!!
Everything else will leave black hands, NOT that the judges are meant to touch horses any more, well for BSPS any way!!

 

[Hollycat]

I bought black hair dye (for horses) for this purpose and it was ok. It came off after a few days but didn't come off on the hand once dry. Can't remember the brand though. Was expensive so prob best with human hair dye.

 

[Cazzah]

Thanks for the suggestions - will have a make-up trial me thinks (sure he'll really appreciate it lol)

 

[silverbreeze]

I was told just for men or loreal, the problem with the makeup and boot polish is that I find it leaves the hair a little dull so it stands out.
I have got to try something out before the breed show so I'll have to post the results.