What shampoo do you use? Fairy liquid on horses?

[Widgeon]

Very tempted to try one of the horse shampoo bars though to reduce plastic. Anyone used one?

I've used shampoo bars myself and I don't like them, they make my hair brittle and tangly. I've used a couple of different ones and they both did it. I do have long hair though (two feet-ish) - my husband, who has a "regular man haircut" has no problem with it.

I don't think they'd work for me washing a horse, I tend to make a bucket of hot frothy shampoo-ey water then sponge it on and rub it in. I can't imagine having to rub a whole horse with a little shampoo bar They might work well for spot stain removal on greys or coloureds though?

 

[Meredith]

Pantene 3in1 shampoos, conditions and shines in 1 go. Buy a large bottle from Poundland or similar when on offer.

Very tempted to try one of the horse shampoo bars though to reduce plastic. Anyone used one?

I bought a bar shampoo. It arrived wrapped in paper and tied with ribbon or string ( why? it's for a horse, not a birthday present ), I forget which. The first time it was so hard I couldn't get much on the sponge. My pony had a water wash that day. Afterwards I put the bar on an upturned bucket thinking the bar would dry. When I went to use it next the bar instead of drying had absorbed moisture from the air. It was a soft soggy blob that slipped through my fingers. That wash used all the bar in one go. A very expensive bath.

 

[ihatework]

I use washing up liquid on their tails but not their body. Then usually either dermoline shampoo, or the Aldi knock off of treseme!

 

[poiuytrewq]

I bought a bar shampoo. It arrived wrapped in paper and tied with ribbon or string ( why? it's for a horse, not a birthday present ), I forget which. The first time it was so hard I couldn't get much on the sponge. My pony had a water wash that day. Afterwards I put the bar on an upturned bucket thinking the bar would dry. When I went to use it next the bar instead of drying had absorbed moisture from the air. It was a soft soggy blob that slipped through my fingers. That wash used all the bar in one go. A very expensive bath.

I have a pretty nicely presented bar too! Not tried it yet as I kind of forgot I had it til reading this!
I do remember thinking it smells amazing. Maybe I’ll give it a try now it’s a bit warmer

 

[ponynutz]

I've used fairy liquid before.
My favourite is Johnson's baby shampoo though.
I'll use anything not heavily scented though tbh - whatever's cheapest.

 

[laurabound]

I've heard a few people say Johnson’s baby shampoo works well, do you find it rinses out easily too? I’m always a bit cautious with anything too sudsy in case it takes forever to rinse, especially when you're dealing with impatient ponies! I agree though, strong scents can be a bit much. Mild and cheap seems to do the trick most of the time.