How Do You Buy A Horse Shampoo?
Long gone are days when horse shampoos had one purpose–to get your horse clean. Now horse shampoos offer many of the same health and cosmetic benefits as human shampoos. Not only do they remove grime, but depending on the ingredients, they can enhance coat color, treat skin problems and ease sore muscles and ligaments. The following information will help you choose the perfect shampoo for your horse. Evaluate your horse’s skin and coat closely. Look for any skin or coat problems you want the shampoo to treat, such as dandruff, fungus or hives. Also make note of any cosmetic, rather than therapeutic, effects you would like your shampoo to have, like a coat lightener or darkener. Contact different manufacturers of equine shampoos and ask if they will send you samples. This is a great way to try several different products and to see if they suit your horse at little to no cost; many companies will send you a free sample along with coupons and product info. Select a tack store, website or
