pig oil for shiney coats...

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I was chatting to someone at a show at the weekend with a dark bay pony who was so shiney i could almost see myself in it - the pony was shiney but didn't look greasy - the owner said it was pig oil.

I have a dark bay and wanted to use pig oil to make him a bit shinier - but have never used it before...

Do you mix it with water? or apply neat?

Does it make the dust stick to them like baby oil does?

Thanks
 
I use it neat as a detangler in my horses' manes and tails. Does a fabulous job and gives a super shine BUT yes, it does attract the dirt and dust so not ideal for long term use unless you bath your horse regularly (which I presume you don't). After a winter of sporadic applications my horses' manes are looking revolting - was only thinking this, this evening! They're in need of a jolly good wash.
 
Make sure you do a patch test first as horses can be allergic to it
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Dear god! Is pig oil really oil from a pig? Why would you smear that on a horse's coat???? Jeez! What do they smell like in hot weather? I have a vision of ned wandering round the showground smelling like an old chip pan and with an enormous cloud of bluebottles permanently hovering over him. Yukkk lol.
 
Pig oil is no more made from pigs than baby oil is made from freshly squeezed babies.
It's a light mineral oil. I believe the name comes from its use as a moisturiser used on pigs.
 
Whew, thank goodness for that! There have been many posts off and on about pig oil and sulphur for feather mites and I was sure someone said pig oil was exactly as it sounds. Freshly squeezed babies I like though - tiny ones especially are so gorgeous you can't help yourself, and as long as it stops at a hug I think it's perfectly legal lol!
 
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Dear god! Is pig oil really oil from a pig? Why would you smear that on a horse's coat???? Jeez! What do they smell like in hot weather? I have a vision of ned wandering round the showground smelling like an old chip pan and with an enormous cloud of bluebottles permanently hovering over him. Yukkk lol.

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PMSL LOL
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You have a very vivid imagination!!!! Great one, I am just picturing that scenario now
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I get through litres of the stuff - buy 25 litres a go, but I use it with sulphur on the hairies legs for the most part.

It is a cheap detangler and great at keeping mud from sticking.

I also use a tiny amount in the final rinse water when showing. The pros often use a dash in very hot water and then apply with a cloth and rub well - be careful you don't use too much - you want a shine not a greasy coat. Experiment before the big day.

Pig oil is a clear mineral oil - just like baby oil but not perfumed and far cheaper.

Is used on pigs for showing them to get them nice and glossy.
 
Box_Of_Frogs said:
Dear god! Is pig oil really oil from a pig? Why would you smear that on a horse's coat???? Jeez! What do they smell like in hot weather? I have a vision of ned wandering round the showground smelling like an old chip pan and with an enormous cloud of bluebottles permanently hovering over him. Yukkk lol.
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Urmmm.... is baby oil made from babies??? Lol:p no its not made from pigs. It was just origanaily used on pigs :)
 
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