1. Cornstarch is great for getting your whites extra white on show day. It works best if the area is clipped down, but you can still brush it onto longer hair in a pinch. After the show, use it under your standing wraps to prevent fungus.
2. Orvus industrial soap, especially for grays. Gentle on skin, but effective enough to pull out the worst stains.
3. Rubbing alcohol. Need a quick touch-up? Spray a rag in rubbing alcohol and scrub the problem area. Once it dries, smooth the coat with a soft brush. It also makes a great liniment for rubbing down legs after a hard workout, and you can mix it with water and spritz ol' Dobbin down to cool him off in the summer.
4. Microfiber cloths are awesome for putting the final touches on a groomed horse. They smooth the coat and pull off whatever dust may be hiding at the surface of the hair. Plus, you can get 24 for under twelve bucks.
5. Hair spray! A light coat makes the mane grippier for braiding and keeps away flyaways. It also removes hoof polish, even off of hands.
6. Listerine has a million different uses. Dilute it with water to treat fungus, or you can use it to clean your bits and buckets. I've even heard of using it as a shine spray, though I haven't tried it myself. The yellow version is supposed to be the best.
7. Vinegar. Rinse your horse in a vinegar solution to remove built-up product and shine the coat, mix it into fly spray, or use as a feed-through fly repellent. Its uses are unlimited.
8. Disposable razors. They work just as well at the little purple chin razors, though you may need to trim down long whiskers before use.
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4. Microfiber cloths are awesome for putting the final touches on a groomed horse. They smooth the coat and pull off whatever dust may be hiding at the surface of the hair. Plus, you can get 24 for under twelve bucks.
5. Hair spray! A light coat makes the mane grippier for braiding and keeps away flyaways. It also removes hoof polish, even off of hands.
6. Listerine has a million different uses. Dilute it with water to treat fungus, or you can use it to clean your bits and buckets. I've even heard of using it as a shine spray, though I haven't tried it myself. The yellow version is supposed to be the best.
7. Vinegar. Rinse your horse in a vinegar solution to remove built-up product and shine the coat, mix it into fly spray, or use as a feed-through fly repellent. Its uses are unlimited.
8. Disposable razors. They work just as well at the little purple chin razors, though you may need to trim down long whiskers before use.
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