Mud glorious mud!

[NooNoo59]

Now the wet and cold is well and truly here, what do we all use to get mud off manes/tails/bodies, i have been using Wahl detangler but not sure its the best one, what does everyone else use?

 

[thatsmygirl]

Nothing, it only goes on the next day again so as long as saddle/bridle area is clean it's fine but mine are all in full necks anyway but it's surprising what they get under their rugs

 

[Polos Mum]

Sorry, I'm same as thatsmygirl! If I took the time to get all the mud off I'd not have any time to ride him!
Old fashioned plastic curry comb for the mud on his face/ belly

 

[thatsmygirl]

Oh yep good old pastic curry comb.

 

[You Wont Forget Me]

Nothing! Let it dry then brush it.
My horse is rugged and only rolls when he first goes out so by the time he comes in providing its not raining the muds dry, failing that as long as his saddle bridle area is clean thats all that matters.

 

[The Fuzzy Furry]

Tiny fuzzy is VERY fuzzy & only has her very fuzzy own fur - she gets a groom with a plastic curry on all days she is dry.
If wet, then I just inspect feet once a day.

 

[Show in style]

Certainly not any lotions or potions, whatever is wrong with a good old brush and some elbow grease when dry! If not then just ensure saddle and bridle area is clean

 

[ebonyallen]

When dry another vote for plastic curry comb.

 

[meesha]

Lucky so far, brought in tonight and only hooves and inch above muddy - all rest on my few spot appy (mostly grey) totally clean..He is now plaited up, feet washed ready for hunting tomorrow - if he manages to get dirty overnight (they are on yard/arena/field shelter overnight) I will brush off and if necessary use damp sponge to get any dirt off and by time we rock up to meet he will be dry. Think I have only used shampoo on him once or twice so far and we have been hunting weekly for last 3 months - last outing tomorrow for a while so he can turn into a bog monster.

Forgot the important detail - he is fully clipped in full neck rug !

 

[unbalanced]

My pony is hairy as a bear and out naked. I am riding most days and like her to be clean before we go out so she is slathered in pig oil once a week - lots sprayed on her legs, mane and tail (especially around her elbows and girth) and a fair bit on her belly. I also wipe it onto her face with a j-cloth especially around her eyes and ears where she hates being brushed. I then wipe the j-cloth lightly over the rest of her so she is shiny not greasy and the mud doesn't really stick. It comes off really easily with a stiff dandy brush and she takes about 20 minutes to be clean all over - the only thing I don't do is brush out her tail as it pulls the hairs out but it doesn't look muddy.

 

[NooNoo59]

where do you get your pig oil from?

 

[Tinsel Town]

Once it's dry, plastic curry comb, then rubber curry comb. My horse rolls every day and his face is always covered! I've got a bit of OCD I can't put him to bed dirty!

 

[Janah]

Apparently feeding micronised linseed is really good for helping get mud off. I have only been feeding it since spring and as my boy is on box rest can't comment as to how well it works.

 

[hunteress]

Just ordered some Net tex seven day mud spray have used it last year and it works !!

 

[Archiepoo]

im a bit OCD cos ive got 2 greys ,i try not to leave mud and do lots of spot cleaning -very clean deep shavings helps loads