How to Choose the Right Horse Shampoo

There are so many different types of horse shampoos out there, how do you choose the one that is right for you and your horse?

While caring for and properly grooming your horses, you want to find the perfect horse shampoo to not just clean your horse but also makes sure that your horse remains aesthetically pleasing to the eye. 

As the saying goes, a good rider is known by how good their horse looks. Different horse shampoos have different benefits for horses, just like different shampoos are made for the different beneficial needs of human hair. 

This is the same with horse shampoos, and because of this, it is important to be able to pick out the right shampoo for  your horses needs at every point in time, otherwise.

Tips for Choosing the Right Horse Shampoos

The first thing that you would need to do is to figure out what exactly it is that your horse’s needs are and then this would enable you to be properly guided when it comes to picking out the right horse shampoo for your horse. 

Some of the needs of horses that influence the kinds of shampoos that they would need include:

Skin Challenges 

The skins of horses are notoriously sensitive, and as such, a lot of them are very susceptible to different types of skin irritations. You want to take care to check if your horse is sensitive to changes or has had previous episodes of hives, this should be an indicator of sensitive skin and as such, a lather less, aloe-based horse shampoo is a very good option.  

Medicated Horse Shampoo, containing  2% Chlorhexidine Gluconate, this anti-fungal and anti-bacterial shampoo controls and prevents growth of disease causing microorganisms and bacteria.

These shampoos for our furry friends will also offering a fresh smell as it acts as a deodorizer.  Mild enough to be used as a regular shampoo, even with sensitive skin.

Another skin condition that horses have, happen to be dry skin, especially after they have been recently shampooed. This condition comes as a result of the stripping of the natural oils from the skin of the horse. This condition can be remedied by simply skipping out on a few baths and giving the horses’ skin time to replenish.

Also, you may want to consider opting for a medical horse shampoo in a situation where you notice that your horse has any actual skin problems such as ringworm. These medicated horse shampoos come in a variety ranging from anti-fungal to antibacterial and even therapeutic. 

Color Needs

The second need that your horse would have for a shampoo is its color. If your horse has no skin conditions and you want to add some aesthetic value to your horse, you should be looking at selecting a horse shampoo that would enhance the color and even the brightness and shine of the horse.

Taking Out Stains

Another reason for picking out the right horse shampoo is if your horse happens to have a stain or stains on their coat. There are several varieties of stain removing horse shampoos that you can get to first reduce these stains. They are mainly dry horse shampoos and are waterless, meaning they do not require any rinse off. Although the best bet would be to try to prevent the stain from occurring in the first place. 

There are several different brands and types of horse shampoos in the market, and they all have their different uses. Knowing what your horse needs from a shampoo is the best way to pick out the right horse shampoo for your horse. 

Did you know you can use Horse Shampoos on your dog and cat?  They work the same way, especially our medicated horse shampoo to help control skin irritation that can be caused from just about anything.