Mud Busting Tips Please!

[solly3066]

Hi All,

At the moment, my neds are in a field with no stabling, which in itself isnt a problem as they are all doing fine however.....scraping the mud off to ride is no fun!

Be interested to hear your top tips for keeping the mud at bay and quick removal tips etc

Thank you

 

[ThePony]

Main tip: Accept that they will be muddy, and know it does no harm!
For riding I would just brush off the areas under the saddle, girth and bridle. Are they rugged? That will help keep the worst off the saddle area. If they aren't rugged, then I would just chip off with a rubber and a plastic curry comb then you will be good to go!

 

[Kenzo]

Rug up with a full neck.

Spray legs, face and tail with a grooming spray, mud won't cling to it, well it drops off easier when brushing off once it's dry.

If they have a wet muddy legs and tail, well like someone else said, just have leave it, it's winter expect to look like tramps ...my excuse anway.

 

[jumpthemoon]

I use a grooming mitt with cactus cloth on one side for getting mud off - it is brilliant for my TB who hates being brushed around her head/ears/neck and allows you to get into those tricky places like elbows where the girth can rub.

 

[solly3066]

Thanks for your responses

Yep, they have got full neck rugs on which helps LOL! I've been reading about pig oil which some put on their horses legs - anyone used it? Also Naff Mud Gard ointment - again, anyone used?

Roll on Summer LOL!!

 

[ThePony]

Lots of people seem to swear by pig oil. If you put a search in this forum I bet loads of info will come up. I just use veggi oil on my girls legs and tail. Keeps the worst off. I don't ever rinse her legs or feet off. Sometimes I need to do her tail as she is a mucky mare and it is too mucky to leave! The oil helps stretch the time between washes though and her tail comes up cleaner as the stains don't sink in as much.

 

[stencilface]

What are these grooming sprays? Is that baby oil - I'm sure I've read that somewhere on here?

Extra assistance with grooming woudl be handy, even on a fully clipped, rugged to the eyeballs horse, how does he get mud on the top of his bum?!

 

[Rainbowrider]

Full Neck rug, Snuggy Hood with ears, and lots of coat shine, Pig Oil (do a patch test first!!!) or similar on the legs.

Use a pan scourer from supermarket to get mud off where boots go, if you use any, and spray hooves only with hose pipe.

Tack up and go!

Ask for the 'Spik & Span' from Snuggy Hoods (otherwise known as sweet itch set) for Christmas, and you will have a clean dry belly too!