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Post by mickey on Nov 9, 2010 19:41:36 GMT -1
How do those of you who have ponies that are out 24/7 and show get them clean enough to show?
Rory is out and currently unrugged. I'd really like to get him out on sunday with Ozzie,... but he looks like a bog pony right now!! Too cold to bath- any tips?
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Post by Anna on Nov 9, 2010 19:49:47 GMT -1
Are you going to NPS???!
Does he have to live out saturday night? I would get him in, brush as much mud off as possible. Then get some steaming hot water and using a tea-towel hot cloth him. Don't soak him, its far too cold just run it over the surface which will lift the dirt and grease. Perhaps put a rug on him in the next couple of days which will flatten the coat and then hot-towel again to lift a bit more dirt and grease. Also cover in showsheen and hope you're indoors as it makes any animal look really shiney. I would try to wash the feathers, tail and maybe a little bit of mane using warm water and being careful not the drench them if you can, and use lots of detangler and oil.
We're taking a couple of very hairy foalies who I will literally chip off the mud, cover in show sheen, put a cotten sheet on overnight to flatten the coat (they'll be in overnight the night before) and pray I'm indoors.
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Post by valerie n scout on Nov 9, 2010 19:56:08 GMT -1
 aww bless im "bog pony ! smashing advice from Anna tho x best of luck xxx
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Post by mickey on Nov 9, 2010 19:57:15 GMT -1
Unfortunately Bex wont stay out and there are no stables spare  NPS at MillLane? Its only 20 mins max from us so thought we may as well. Will find a rug and hot towel him, and take shares out in show shine! He's in the outdoor ring, ridden is indoors looking at the schedule. |
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Post by Anna on Nov 9, 2010 20:00:09 GMT -1
yes at Mill Lane, see you there! Rugging and hot-towelling will do the trick, I wouldn't worry too much, everyones in the same position. I'm gonna take Xabi too who does admittedly live in and is well rugged but just gonna wash the bottom of his tail and cover in show sheen. Its amazing how well they can come up.
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Post by harveydales on Nov 9, 2010 20:07:21 GMT -1
As Anna says, everyone will be in the same boat. That's why I stick to dressage, not so much pressure to be immaculate.  Of all the show sheens I've tried the one that works wonders with harvey is Equistar Detangling Conditioner. I wash his mane, tail and feathers, spray with the conditioner and turn him out. It stops mud sticking to him and I can brush through the next day easily. The effect lasts for a week and doesn't get sticky or oily. |
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Post by SuzieP on Nov 9, 2010 20:14:21 GMT -1
yes at Mill Lane, see you there! Rugging and hot-towelling will do the trick, I wouldn't worry too much, everyones in the same position. I'm gonna take Xabi too who does admittedly live in and is well rugged but just gonna wash the bottom of his tail and cover in show sheen. Its amazing how well they can come up. Are you at Mill Lane this Sunday Anna? Crikey - it's going to be a busy weekend. I might pop over to cheer you and Em on if I can escape for a while. Shall I bring Bea for a ride out? |
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Post by Minnie on Nov 9, 2010 20:22:36 GMT -1
My sister works for a producer. PM me (or message her on facebook) if you want any tips as she has some good secrets but the main key with a winter coat is NEVER put any products on it. Hot cloth with soda crystals, detol or a mild household cleaner. Rug up to lay flat and you will have a coat ready for the ring. It can be done with relatively little effort  I would be careful with rugs if he has to live out without one for the rest of the winter though |
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Post by mickey on Nov 9, 2010 20:42:49 GMT -1
Thanks for all the tips He can be rugged all winter- that's not a problem. Ozzie has outgrown his rugs so Rory has plenty to go at :rolleyes: |
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Post by valerie n scout on Nov 9, 2010 20:45:40 GMT -1
oh am pleased Scouts not shown, tho he is rugged, he is allergic to Dettol...the yard owner put it on his sweetitch a couple of years ago,thought it would help, he was in one helluva state x
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Post by SuzieP on Nov 9, 2010 20:50:38 GMT -1
Mmmmmm - I think I'd be very careful using household products on a horse, even mild and/or dilute. They're not really intended for that purpose and could be an irritant - as Valerie discovered.
Why do you advise not putting products on a winter coat, Evie?
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Post by Minnie on Nov 9, 2010 21:28:28 GMT -1
Obviously Suzie, any product can cause an irritation. One of ours reacted very badly to Johnson's baby oil and if I remember rightly didn't your Bea react to a natural fly repellent in the summer?
Using products on a winter coat can "ruin a coat"; show sheens and oils have a different affect on a winter coat. They are primarily designed for a summer coat, which is fine and easily polished. On a winter coat, products sit on top of the coat and don't create a shine due to attracting dust. This can dull the coat and make the coat look generally dirtier than before you've hot clothed.
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Post by SuzieP on Nov 10, 2010 6:23:11 GMT -1
Yes - well remembered Evie. Bea seems to be allergic to lavender oil.
I was reading up on soda crystals last night and it seems that people can use them (very dilute) in a bath to soften the water so they must be quite benign. I guess patch testing is the way to go with anything new.
Thanks for explaining the show sheen/product thing on a winter coat. I hadn't picked up on the distinction between a winter coat and a summer coat! It was late.....LOL
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Post by Anna on Nov 10, 2010 6:30:37 GMT -1
yes at Mill Lane, see you there! Rugging and hot-towelling will do the trick, I wouldn't worry too much, everyones in the same position. I'm gonna take Xabi too who does admittedly live in and is well rugged but just gonna wash the bottom of his tail and cover in show sheen. Its amazing how well they can come up. Are you at Mill Lane this Sunday Anna? Crikey - it's going to be a busy weekend. I might pop over to cheer you and Em on if I can escape for a while. Shall I bring Bea for a ride out? Yes this Sunday Sue! Always a busy weekend with all the Dales things on but need to get the foalies out before the foal shows end for the year. Yes, do pop over if you get a chance! |
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Post by greydales on Nov 10, 2010 8:20:07 GMT -1
I used to get the worst off with a damp towel and then rug them (I found a synthetic lined rug such as nylon used to get the coat quite shiney but don't think you can get them now!). A dampish towel is also good at getting rid of surface dust on the day of the show (not too damp that it wets the coat though). Good luck!
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NPS at MillLane? Its only 20 mins max from us so thought we may as well.
Of all the show sheens I've tried the one that works wonders with harvey is Equistar Detangling Conditioner. I wash his mane, tail and feathers, spray with the conditioner and turn him out. It stops mud sticking to him and I can brush through the next day easily. The effect lasts for a week and doesn't get sticky or oily. 
