Hot wash/Rinse What to use ?

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I remember years ago you used to be able to get these hot wash rinse from src horse sense it was made by nick skelton or someone like that it was fab no need to rinse off and it left your horse gleaming it was quite pricey but i didnt mind as how good it was !
Any good ideas they dont make it no more ;0( i have tried the red rum soothing rinse and didnt think much of it ?
 
There are many schools of thought on what to use but the basic theory is the same. You will need a bucket of water as hot as your hands can bear, a teatowel and whatever substance you choose to add to the water.

I use soda crystals on clipped horses especially when they have just been clipped, removes the grease and hair a treat and leaves them shiny, just add a handful to the hot water. Others swear by vinegar or you can use a small amount of washing up liquid.

Secret is to have the water really hot and wring the teatowel out really well so you are not soaking the coat. Hope that helps, all cheap and cheeful options.
 
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There are many schools of thought on what to use but the basic theory is the same. You will need a bucket of water as hot as your hands can bear, a teatowel and whatever substance you choose to add to the water.

I use soda crystals on clipped horses especially when they have just been clipped, removes the grease and hair a treat and leaves them shiny, just add a handful to the hot water. Others swear by vinegar or you can use a small amount of washing up liquid.

Secret is to have the water really hot and wring the teatowel out really well so you are not soaking the coat. Hope that helps, all cheap and cheeful options.

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Sorry wher can i get soda cystals from ?
 
Look in the household cleaning area of the supermarket or your local co-op, should not cost more than a £1 for a large bag. Keep them in an airtight container though to stop them going hard. They last ages, I bought mine last year, have kept them in an old icecream tub and they are fine for this season.
 
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Look in the household cleaning area of the supermarket or your local co-op, should not cost more than a £1 for a large bag. Keep them in an airtight container though to stop them going hard. They last ages, I bought mine last year, have kept them in an old icecream tub and they are fine for this season.

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fab thanks i will get some soon as clipped lol xx
 
You would be surprised buy a drop of Dettol or savlon solution into the hot water works wonders too; gets all the grease and dirt out of the coat and brings up an amazing shine. Horse feels really refreshed after it
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Ours love it!!!
 
I used Dettol last time and ended up with a £70 vets bill as Donkey appears to be allergic to Dettol and came out in lumps that lasted for days (just a word of warning)
 
echo dettol! works a treat for making them all sparkly.

its good as well even if you just put a bit on a cloth and wipe it over - gets all the dust off and gives a shine
 
I would be wary about using soda crystals on your horse. Soda crystals are caustic & used for cleaning blocked drains....& if I remember right there is a warning on the box about getting it on your skin?
 
We've used soda crystals for years with never a problem, even on clipped thin skinned thoroughbreds. You literally do only use a tablespoonful in a big bucket of water so they are diluted very well.
As someone said, make sure the water is as hot as you can stand and wring tea towel (I used M's old nappies for ages!) as tight as possible, don't slosh it on.

* meant to say, even in the hardest winter weather, using the crystals every day didn't affect my hands either and I am prone to chapped skin if it gets wet and isn't dried properly (as you do when you're rushing about getting a dozen hunters ready for 9.30!)
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I have got something called WarmWash from Natural Equine - you put 5 capfuls in a bucket of warm water, wash then scrape off, no need to rinse! It contains ginger which is warming.
 
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I used Dettol last time and ended up with a £70 vets bill as Donkey appears to be allergic to Dettol and came out in lumps that lasted for days (just a word of warning)

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Oh no. I have to admit a connection between my nice TB and your CB...mine comes up in pretty impressive lumps whenever I use products etc....which take a good while to disappear. Maybe a test patch would work?
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yeah i think that goes without saying on anything that you havent used before! comes from experience! i had a waxing accident......say no more

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I feel your pain
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src horse sense it was made by nick skelton or someone like that it was fab no need to rinse off and it left your horse gleaming it was quite pricey but i didnt mind as how good it was !

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I remeber this stuff it was great but haven't seen it around in years which is a real shame. Used to use it in a cold wash in the summer to was really great for getting all the sweat out of their coat.
 
I use the hot towel method with a small amount of dettol and some lavender, teatree and peppermint oils - lovely smelling horsey and a great clean coat after clipping or when they are sweaty after work.
 
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