Keeping a horse white in winter months

TXCowGrl82 · 11-08-2007, 02:24 PM

Ok so I work mounted patrol and my horse has to be clean year round. Its getting to be that time of year though when baths are no longer an option. Its been fine in years past when I rode brown or black horses but this year I have a grey mare. I was wondering if anyone knew of any home made remedies that I can mix up at home that will get Bailey looking white and that doesn't need to be rinsed off. I live in the middle of nowhere miles away from a TSC and the feed store doesn't sell waterless shampoos so those aren't really an option for me. Any help is greatly appreciated! Thanks to anyone in advance.

almost_mozart · 11-08-2007, 02:32 PM

A damp towel will work wonders.

At least for getting surface dust off.

CatFromFL · 11-08-2007, 02:40 PM

I have a Black and white Pinto mare with a very WHITE white and I use Absorbine Miracle Groom 5 in 1 spray. I also have 2 Pinto minis and have used it on them too. I have used it before trail rides and at shows on their legs.

Its about 10-11 $ for a 32 oz bottle and I use it for spot cleaning manure/grass stains, dirt scuffs etc and it works great. I don't think its the same as a good bath but if its cold where you live I would curry comb and then brush the dirt out and then hit her stained or discolored white areas with the Miracle Groom.

horseloverinVA · 11-08-2007, 02:41 PM

I know this sounds awful but as someone who competed on a 16 hand Anglo-Arab who was almost completely white ( thats a lot of horse to be completely white in a a show ring!

) for years I have a cheat secret! lol

It's corn starch...just dust the dirty spots...as long as ur horse is going to stay dry.

It doesn't clean them up but it will cover the marks that won't come off dirt scuffs, grass stains, manure smears after a good roll in the stall....just the little touch ups....for those hard to deal with stains...does wonders in a pinch for white stockings too....

I'm ashamed...but sometimes you gotta do what you gotta do in a pinch...

TXCowGrl82 · 11-08-2007, 02:57 PM

I'm definitely going to keep the corn starch idea in mind for working concerts but my biggest problem is pee and poop stains. I'm wondering if something like vinegar and water mixed in a spray bottle might work? Rubbing alcohol? Has anyone ever used these kinds of things? And again I live too far from civilization to get commercial waterless shampoos. But thanks for the advice.

horseloverinVA · 11-08-2007, 03:01 PM

You could try something like baking soda and water, I've heard that works on stains on fabric. I've also heard club soda works on fabric. Obviously your horse isn't made of fabric but niether of those products would hurt her at all, may be worth a shot...not really sure.

KatieMae · 11-08-2007, 03:03 PM

Rubbing alcohol! Seriously. It dries very quickly, and gets dirt off great, too

Orchid · 11-08-2007, 03:09 PM

Is there some reason you can't order a waterless shampoo from someplace like Country Supply?

I like Vetrolin Green Spot Out (I think that's the name, it's definitely Vetrolin). It works well and smells good, too.

Wolfesden · 11-08-2007, 03:25 PM

Witch hazel! My Paint horse has this uncanny way of knowing exactly when he is going to a show

... and will roll in poop like crazy the night before -- getting it under his blanket and everything!
I used to have to get up very early and "re bathe" the areas he got dirty, until someone mentioned trying witch hazel... its safe to use as an astringent on people, so should be safe for most horsies.... pour some on a rag and just scrub back and forth a few times and voila!

dodib · 11-08-2007, 03:28 PM

Buy something on line-----
But if anyone has any home stuff let me know I have a very white filly(not so white right now

) that will be shown in hand next year--

TXCowGrl82 · 11-08-2007, 03:35 PM

The only internet access I have is on my phone and I know country supply's site is not mobile web friendly. I'm not sure about jeffers or the like though. Country supply has been the only one I've tried.

Orchid · 11-08-2007, 03:42 PM

You can call and order too. I get about one catalog a week from Country Supply if you want one.

TXCowGrl82 · 11-08-2007, 03:53 PM

Can you pm me their number?

TXCowGrl82 · 11-08-2007, 10:06 PM

Does anybody think there is something I could mix the alcohol or witch hazel with to make it smell better?

Orchid · 11-09-2007, 01:50 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TXCowGrl82

Can you pm me their number?

Sure; be right back!

heckyes17 · 11-09-2007, 02:14 PM

like said above, club soda, baking soda, vinegar, they all work great. Clean up with those, and then spray your horse with a detangler, or fly spray, and it should make the horse smell a little better

SueBee · 11-09-2007, 02:17 PM

Make a thick paste of baking soda and water, and rub into the offending spot. Allow to dry, and curry out.

This stuff is not home made, but some of my fellow boarders at the barn use it, and swear by it. It smells nice, too.

texas sassy · 11-10-2007, 09:13 PM

Hydrogen peroxide is a mild bleach--it works well on my white carpet

gingerfleguel · 11-10-2007, 09:20 PM

or...you could just put your horse in a bubble haha he should stay clean in there

Never fails white horses are usually brown in the winter time

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11-08-2007, 02:24 PM
TXCowGrl82 Greenbroke Member Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Huntsville, Texas Posts: 3,242	Keeping a horse white in winter months Ok so I work mounted patrol and my horse has to be clean year round. Its getting to be that time of year though when baths are no longer an option. Its been fine in years past when I rode brown or black horses but this year I have a grey mare. I was wondering if anyone knew of any home made remedies that I can mix up at home that will get Bailey looking white and that doesn't need to be rinsed off. I live in the middle of nowhere miles away from a TSC and the feed store doesn't sell waterless shampoos so those aren't really an option for me. Any help is greatly appreciated! Thanks to anyone in advance.

11-08-2007, 02:32 PM
almost_mozart Started Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: .....transitioning..... Posts: 2,423	A damp towel will work wonders. At least for getting surface dust off.

11-08-2007, 02:40 PM
CatFromFL Weanling Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Summerfield Florida Posts: 361	Absorbine "Miracle Groom" 5 in 1 I have a Black and white Pinto mare with a very WHITE white and I use Absorbine Miracle Groom 5 in 1 spray. I also have 2 Pinto minis and have used it on them too. I have used it before trail rides and at shows on their legs. Its about 10-11 $ for a 32 oz bottle and I use it for spot cleaning manure/grass stains, dirt scuffs etc and it works great. I don't think its the same as a good bath but if its cold where you live I would curry comb and then brush the dirt out and then hit her stained or discolored white areas with the Miracle Groom. __________________ CatFromFL Life is not about waiting for the storm to pass. Its about learning to dance in the rain. And sometimes, if you're lucky, you will even see a rainbow.

11-08-2007, 02:41 PM
horseloverinVA Started Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: South Central, Virginia Posts: 2,441	I know this sounds awful but as someone who competed on a 16 hand Anglo-Arab who was almost completely white ( thats a lot of horse to be completely white in a a show ring!) for years I have a cheat secret! lol It's corn starch...just dust the dirty spots...as long as ur horse is going to stay dry. It doesn't clean them up but it will cover the marks that won't come off dirt scuffs, grass stains, manure smears after a good roll in the stall....just the little touch ups....for those hard to deal with stains...does wonders in a pinch for white stockings too.... I'm ashamed...but sometimes you gotta do what you gotta do in a pinch... Last edited by horseloverinVA : 11-08-2007 at 03:01 PM.

11-08-2007, 02:57 PM
TXCowGrl82 Greenbroke Member Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Huntsville, Texas Posts: 3,242	I'm definitely going to keep the corn starch idea in mind for working concerts but my biggest problem is pee and poop stains. I'm wondering if something like vinegar and water mixed in a spray bottle might work? Rubbing alcohol? Has anyone ever used these kinds of things? And again I live too far from civilization to get commercial waterless shampoos. But thanks for the advice.

11-08-2007, 03:01 PM
horseloverinVA Started Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: South Central, Virginia Posts: 2,441	You could try something like baking soda and water, I've heard that works on stains on fabric. I've also heard club soda works on fabric. Obviously your horse isn't made of fabric but niether of those products would hurt her at all, may be worth a shot...not really sure.

11-08-2007, 03:03 PM
KatieMae Seasoned Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: C.FLA Posts: 4,195	Rubbing alcohol! Seriously. It dries very quickly, and gets dirt off great, too __________________ You can only blame your problems on the world for so long Before it all becomes the same old song.

11-08-2007, 03:09 PM
Orchid Bombproof Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Minnesota Posts: 11,039	Is there some reason you can't order a waterless shampoo from someplace like Country Supply? I like Vetrolin Green Spot Out (I think that's the name, it's definitely Vetrolin). It works well and smells good, too. __________________ Careful what you wish; Careful what you say; Careful what you wish; You may regret it; Careful what you wish; You just might get it. ~ Metallica, King Nothing

11-08-2007, 03:25 PM
Wolfesden Weanling Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Tullahoma, TN Posts: 376	Witch hazel! My Paint horse has this uncanny way of knowing exactly when he is going to a show ... and will roll in poop like crazy the night before -- getting it under his blanket and everything! I used to have to get up very early and "re bathe" the areas he got dirty, until someone mentioned trying witch hazel... its safe to use as an astringent on people, so should be safe for most horsies.... pour some on a rag and just scrub back and forth a few times and voila! __________________ Attempt the impossible! Semper Fi!

11-08-2007, 03:28 PM
dodib Greenbroke Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Ravenna, MI Posts: 3,183	Buy something on line----- But if anyone has any home stuff let me know I have a very white filly(not so white right now) that will be shown in hand next year-- __________________ Dorthy www.freewebs.com/brownranch/

11-08-2007, 03:35 PM
TXCowGrl82 Greenbroke Member Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Huntsville, Texas Posts: 3,242	The only internet access I have is on my phone and I know country supply's site is not mobile web friendly. I'm not sure about jeffers or the like though. Country supply has been the only one I've tried.

11-08-2007, 03:42 PM
Orchid Bombproof Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Minnesota Posts: 11,039	You can call and order too. I get about one catalog a week from Country Supply if you want one. __________________ Careful what you wish; Careful what you say; Careful what you wish; You may regret it; Careful what you wish; You just might get it. ~ Metallica, King Nothing

11-08-2007, 03:53 PM
TXCowGrl82 Greenbroke Member Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Huntsville, Texas Posts: 3,242	Can you pm me their number?

11-08-2007, 10:06 PM
TXCowGrl82 Greenbroke Member Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Huntsville, Texas Posts: 3,242	Does anybody think there is something I could mix the alcohol or witch hazel with to make it smell better?

11-09-2007, 02:14 PM
heckyes17 Weanling Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Waterton, Alberta Posts: 406	like said above, club soda, baking soda, vinegar, they all work great. Clean up with those, and then spray your horse with a detangler, or fly spray, and it should make the horse smell a little better

11-09-2007, 02:17 PM
SueBee Weanling Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: NW suburbs of Chicago Posts: 419	Make a thick paste of baking soda and water, and rub into the offending spot. Allow to dry, and curry out. This stuff is not home made, but some of my fellow boarders at the barn use it, and swear by it. It smells nice, too.

11-10-2007, 09:13 PM
texas sassy Yearling Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Posts: 707	Hydrogen peroxide is a mild bleach--it works well on my white carpet

11-10-2007, 09:20 PM
gingerfleguel Kid Safe Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Ottawa Posts: 5,643	or...you could just put your horse in a bubble haha he should stay clean in there Never fails white horses are usually brown in the winter time