Keeping greys clean

[OliveBuffy1129]

Hi

Can anyone recommend any good products to keep greys clean? Like shampoo, sprays or whatever..

Thanks

 

[SCMSL]

The only way to keep greys clean is to stop them from getting dirty in the first place. And if you have a pig like I do, then the only way you're going to be able to do that is by covering them up to their ears in blankets!

I only own combo blankets for that horse and I make it my mission to make sure he always has his blanket on. Fortunately horses are in during the day in the Summer and the stables are very cool so he doesn't get uncomfortable with his combo fly blanket.

 

[Mackenzie6]

Hi ,

I own a very much loved grey horse but he is VILE..... Any opportunity to roll in something vile or whilst competing poo down himself he will take it. He has no desire to be clean at all.

Therefore .... I use cowboy magic on his green spots with warm water and that has worked wonders, if he's competing I try to cover every inch of him after his bath the night before and travel him with a tail bag. At the event I'll take my cowboy magic spray and chalk always as he will find away to get green patches.

Shampoo wise I use a fairy liquid first and then a whitening shampoo like 'dirty beastie' or specific whitening shampoo's.

 

[NaeNae87]

Rugs.

a good shampoo (Purple shampoo, hoss gloss, Amino Gloss, Kleen Sheen - whatever works)

for tails - Sard Wonder Soap Spray, Blu-O, Top Tails detangler (IMO works way better than Cowboy Magic)

manages to keep my grey man clean

 

[lpeacock]

I had a grey years ago at pony club, used to try all sorts to get his hocks back to white, gave up in the end, and got told at a show that I could of washed my horse! now I have a dark bay, cant see the mud!

 

[PolarSkye]

Wash, wash and wash again.

No joke - the only way to keep a grey clean is to keep cleaning it. Rugs help in the winter, as does 24/7 turnout in the summer (mud and grass are a darned sight easier to remove than poo). I brush/groom Kal twice a day, every day, even when he is living out (unless he's wet) and keeping his tail brushed and conditioned helps dirt not stick. If he isn't competing, I spot wash his hocks, knees and any particularly green/yellow/brown bits once a week, just to stay on top of the muck.

If he IS competing, I start washing his tail and spot washing the worst bits a good two days before the competition, giving him a full bath the evening before . . . two full washes with either tea tree or lavender shampoo and one final wash with Supreme Products blue shampoo. Once he is dry, I then take my life in my hands and stable him for the night, suitably rugged (as long as it's not too warm) and hope for the best. Sometimes he is still mostly clean in the morning . . . sometimes he is skewbald . . . in any event, I leave enough time to do a final touch up first thing/before Z plaits.

It's a labour of love . . . but, I do think that clean, sparkling greys look very smart .

P

 

[Montyforever]

I gave up a long time ago so it's just baby wipes and a bath if she's going to a show the only time she stays really stained is in the winter though as her coat is so thick so it's a waiting game until she moults, baby wipes get almost anything out of her summer coat

 

[ConnieLove]

Pretty much what PolarSkye said...

Supreme Products blue shampoo is brilliant stuff, I'd really recommend it. Also, for really tricky stains I've started using Lynn Russell's super stain remover. It's really potent stuff but not come across a stain it's not shifted! I use it after blue shampoo and also on the day if there's any stable stains. Because it's so strong its really quick to lift them.

 

[JenTaz]

I have a grey who can't be rugged past april as it's simply far to warm for him, even when he is fully clipped out! As he loves to lie in his own poo over night in his stable so ends up green on one side! I find washing it off daily regardless of the temperature is the best way to go, I highly recommend Wahl dirty beastie shampoo, its the only stuff that works on him, none of the grey only shampoo seem to be able to get the green colour out

 

[Dashing Dales]

Not easy! I cover mine in canter coatshine before he goes out in the field and it really helps stop the dirt and grass stains from sticking to or staining the hair. A good stain removing shampoo like gallop works a treat too if you massage it deep and leave for a min or 2. If I am pressed for time though (or it is cold) stainmaster is so quick and works! My next horse is definitely going to be black now I have had a grey!

 

[NinjaPony]

I keep my grey clean by giving him a weekly hock and tail wash and try not to give the opportunity to undo my hard work! He is an itchy boy so he spends time in a fly rug which helps, and I have a selection of hoods, bandages, tail bags and rugs for nights before a show!
It's a labour of love for sure!
My favourite products are champion tails silver highlights shampoo, the stain remover and white paste that is then brushed out for any last minute stains. Plenty of coat shine also helps.

 

[Rowreach]

I've got four greys. I have given up obsessing about them and they only get washed when necessary I find Daz gives the best results.

 

[martlin]

I've got 3 greys and a 4th one cooking. 1 is white, one fleabitten and one a practical steel grey colour that doesn't show dirt. The white one is actually quite clean girl, bar the yellow tail and mucky back legs
I find that the key to keeping them presentable is removing any poo/grass stains as soon as you notice them, washing off after work with warm water with a dash of either absorbine liniment or mint wash and I tend to use Showshine or 7days Mudaway all year round. For a full on bath I use Diamond White shampoo. For the white tails Steradent tablets and warm water.

 

[violethillx]

Rugs obviously help - mine wears a fly sheet in the summer and it whisks the dirt off! Other than that bath often and for shows etc use chalk on hocks and any patches they get dirty while in stable the night before. I find baby shampoo works fine, no need for expensive special pony ones but that's up to you! fairy liquid is also good on tails and if necessary on back legs and hocks but use it sparingly and not too often as don't think it can be too good for skin. Baby oil in tail after washing as well as conditioner makes mud easier to brush out too!