{"id":518,"date":"2022-02-25T08:00:00","date_gmt":"2022-02-25T12:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/equestrianbootsandbridles.com\/?p=518"},"modified":"2023-04-26T16:41:56","modified_gmt":"2023-04-26T20:41:56","slug":"how-to-wash-a-horse-for-beginners","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/equestrianbootsandbridles.com\/how-to-wash-a-horse-for-beginners\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Wash a Horse (Step by Step!)"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Being a proud new owner of a horse entails a lot of responsibilities. Taking good care of your horse is one of the many gargantuan tasks of a horse owner \u2013 including how to wash a horse, and how to clean them. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Washing a horse, especially if you are doing it for the first time, will seem a little intimidating.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This is completely normal!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Don\u2019t be embarrassed because you\u2019re a little nervous about what to do or how your horse might react. I mean, your horse is much bigger than you and it may very well be that he doesn\u2019t like water.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The first time I had to wash a horse, I was so nervous. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>I would try and avoid doing it by giving my horse tons and tons of sponge baths using a bucket<\/strong>! But that didn&#8217;t really work&#8230;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>So, this guide is going to teach you the exact steps of how to wash a horse with safety as the #1 priority (for both you and your horse!). Furthermore, I\u2019ll go over some tips and tricks that you can use to make sure everything goes as smoothly as possible.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You can use these bathing steps and techniques to keep your horse\u2019s coat glistening, shiny, and clean. Soon you\u2019ll be an expert at washing horses!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Also don&#8217;t forget to get my 100% <a href=\"https:\/\/equestrianbootsandbridles.com\/the-beginner-riders-ebook\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">FREE Beginner Rider&#8217;s EBook<\/a>! You&#8217;ll learn how to keep a consistent pace (whether you&#8217;re riding a fast or slow horse), how to make smoothen transitions, how to finally get the flexion and bend you want, how to use the &#8220;Emergency Brake,&#8221; as well as bonus chapters on making cantering and jumping so much easier!<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"fd-form-5f59505876d8d63589cee92a\"><\/div>\n<script>\n  window.fd('form', {\n    formId: '5f59505876d8d63589cee92a',\n    containerEl: '#fd-form-5f59505876d8d63589cee92a'\n  });\n<\/script>\n\n\n\n\n\n<p>This post may contain affiliate links, which means we may earn a small commission if you choose to make a purchase.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-css-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Step #1: <strong>Get Your Supplies Ready<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>First, you&#8217;ll want to make sure you have everything you\u2019re going to need to give your horse a bath. Here\u2019s a list of what I recommend:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>A curry comb, dandy brush, and wide-toothed comb (if you don&#8217;t already have these basics, you can get <a href=\"https:\/\/www.equestriancollections.com\/horse-healthcare\/horse-grooming-supplies\/curry-combs-brushes\/grooming-kit\">a kit like this one<\/a> that basically has everything you need).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Dry clean towels<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>A sweat scraper (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.equestriancollections.com\/horse-healthcare\/horse-grooming-supplies\/shedding-blades-sweat-scrapers\/horze-maddox-leather-handle-sweat-scraper\">like this one<\/a>)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>A hose (for water supply) with an adjustable nozzle<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>A bucket of clean, warm water<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Clean sponges and wet cloths<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Shampoo (<a href=\"https:\/\/equestrianbootsandbridles.com\/best-horse-shampoo\/\">here<\/a> are my favorite brands)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Other optional grooming products (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.equestriancollections.com\/horse-healthcare\/horse-grooming-supplies\/coat-conditioners-detanglers\/mane-n-tail-conditioner-15\">conditioner<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.equestriancollections.com\/horse-healthcare\/horse-first-aid\/equiderma-skin-lotion\">lotion<\/a>, etc.)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-9b30a17a gb-headline-text\">Step #2: Prepare Your Wash Station<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Now you&#8217;ll want to choose a spot where your horse can get wet and soapy. Here are a few pointers to help you choose the best location:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>Ideally, find a spot outside, preferably on a sunny, hot day. (Keep in mind that your horse is sensitive to sudden changes in temperature and can get easily chilled during the cold weather.)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Pick a spot where you can tie up your horse with a quick-release knot or (if you have it) a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.equestriancollections.com\/horse-equipment\/shipping-boots-horse-trailer-equipment\/horse-trailer-ties-accessories\/shires-heavy-duty-bungee-trailer-tie\">quick-release clip<\/a>. (This will be very helpful in case your horse gets really frisky or spooked while he\u2019s being washed, he doesn\u2019t hurt himself trying to run away.)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Choose a location where the water can easily drain away.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"964\" height=\"910\" src=\"https:\/\/equestrianbootsandbridles.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/first-groom-your-horse.png\" alt=\"how to wash a horse\" class=\"wp-image-522\" srcset=\"https:\/\/equestrianbootsandbridles.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/first-groom-your-horse.png 964w, https:\/\/equestrianbootsandbridles.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/first-groom-your-horse-300x283.png 300w, https:\/\/equestrianbootsandbridles.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/first-groom-your-horse-150x142.png 150w, https:\/\/equestrianbootsandbridles.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/first-groom-your-horse-768x725.png 768w, https:\/\/equestrianbootsandbridles.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/first-groom-your-horse-159x150.png 159w, https:\/\/equestrianbootsandbridles.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/first-groom-your-horse-318x300.png 318w, https:\/\/equestrianbootsandbridles.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/first-groom-your-horse-500x472.png 500w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 964px) 100vw, 964px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Step #3: Brush Your Horse&#8217;s Coat &amp; Mane<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Before you actually start washing your horse, you want to go through your horse\u2019s usual grooming ritual. (If you don&#8217;t already have a daily grooming routine established, here&#8217;s our <a href=\"https:\/\/equestrianbootsandbridles.com\/easy-step-by-step-guide-on-how-to-groom-a-horse\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">complete guide on how to groom horses<\/a>.)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you just need a quick refresher, here are a few steps to take in order to make sure your horse&#8217;s body is free of large debris: <\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>You can use both a curry comb and a dandy brush to loosen any dirt. Brush off dried mud and dirt in your horse\u2019s legs. <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Smooth and detangle the mane and tail with a wide-toothed comb. Using your fingers, work your way through the tangles and knots. <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>See to it that he is calmer with the idea of you fussing with him. Never start bathing a horse that seems nervous or panicky!<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Finally, be ready to get wet and dirty! (Don\u2019t wear anything that can&#8217;t get ruined.)<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2048\" height=\"1536\" src=\"https:\/\/equestrianbootsandbridles.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/the-first-step-is-to-wet-your-horse-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"how to bath a horse for beginners\" class=\"wp-image-523\" srcset=\"https:\/\/equestrianbootsandbridles.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/the-first-step-is-to-wet-your-horse-scaled.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/equestrianbootsandbridles.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/the-first-step-is-to-wet-your-horse-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/equestrianbootsandbridles.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/the-first-step-is-to-wet-your-horse-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/equestrianbootsandbridles.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/the-first-step-is-to-wet-your-horse-150x113.jpg 150w, https:\/\/equestrianbootsandbridles.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/the-first-step-is-to-wet-your-horse-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/equestrianbootsandbridles.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/the-first-step-is-to-wet-your-horse-1536x1152.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/equestrianbootsandbridles.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/the-first-step-is-to-wet-your-horse-200x150.jpg 200w, https:\/\/equestrianbootsandbridles.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/the-first-step-is-to-wet-your-horse-400x300.jpg 400w, https:\/\/equestrianbootsandbridles.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/the-first-step-is-to-wet-your-horse-500x375.jpg 500w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 2048px) 100vw, 2048px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Step #4: Wet Your Horse From the Hooves Up<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Then you want to do is wet your horse before applying <a href=\"https:\/\/equestrianbootsandbridles.com\/best-horse-shampoo\/\">shampoo<\/a>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>When you\u2019re doing this, a good way of remembering what to do is to think of how you like to get in the water. Maybe if it\u2019s a very hot day you\u2019ll dive right in but generally, you\u2019ll walk in getting your feet wet first and then work your way up to swimming.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The same thing goes for your horse! <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The rule of thumb in washing a horse is to start wetting from the hooves and then work your way up to their back. <strong>Never wet your horse\u2019s head unless he is clearly enjoying the bath and having a great time.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>To do this, <strong>you can either use a hose or a sponge soaked in water<\/strong>. Some horses do not like getting hosed down, so this is something you should consider.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>If you do use a hose, you should never use a harsh spray setting because this could spook your horse. Ideally, you want the water to run out of the hose in one smooth stream.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You&#8217;ll also want to avoid spraying or hosing directly on your horse\u2019s sensitive areas (namely, the face, genital area, and anus). Take extra care and use gentle strokes when washing these sensitive areas. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Step #5: Do the Sensitive Areas<\/strong> First (WITHOUT Shampoo!)<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>To clean your horse\u2019s face, you want to first take a sponge, soak it into a bucket of warm water, and squeeze off the excess water. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Then gently wipe down your horse\u2019s face in the direction of hair growth. <strong>But do not use soap to clean your horse&#8217;s face. <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If their face is really dirty, constantly replenish your bucket with clean water. Repeat this as many times as necessary in order to get your horse\u2019s face clean. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You can tell that this horse below did not like getting soap in their eyes!<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1560\" height=\"934\" src=\"https:\/\/equestrianbootsandbridles.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/dont-leave-your-horse-with-shampoo-on-it-for-too-long.png\" alt=\"horse bathing step by step\" class=\"wp-image-526\" srcset=\"https:\/\/equestrianbootsandbridles.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/dont-leave-your-horse-with-shampoo-on-it-for-too-long.png 1560w, https:\/\/equestrianbootsandbridles.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/dont-leave-your-horse-with-shampoo-on-it-for-too-long-300x180.png 300w, https:\/\/equestrianbootsandbridles.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/dont-leave-your-horse-with-shampoo-on-it-for-too-long-1024x613.png 1024w, https:\/\/equestrianbootsandbridles.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/dont-leave-your-horse-with-shampoo-on-it-for-too-long-150x90.png 150w, https:\/\/equestrianbootsandbridles.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/dont-leave-your-horse-with-shampoo-on-it-for-too-long-768x460.png 768w, https:\/\/equestrianbootsandbridles.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/dont-leave-your-horse-with-shampoo-on-it-for-too-long-1536x920.png 1536w, https:\/\/equestrianbootsandbridles.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/dont-leave-your-horse-with-shampoo-on-it-for-too-long-251x150.png 251w, https:\/\/equestrianbootsandbridles.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/dont-leave-your-horse-with-shampoo-on-it-for-too-long-501x300.png 501w, https:\/\/equestrianbootsandbridles.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/dont-leave-your-horse-with-shampoo-on-it-for-too-long-500x299.png 500w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1560px) 100vw, 1560px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>Next, you want to wash the genital and anus areas very carefully, since horses will be more prone to get spooked or upset. If you&#8217;re a beginner, you might want to have someone more experienced to help you with this part or show you how it&#8217;s done the first time, just to be safe. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For male horses, you want to take this opportunity to clean their sheath and penis. You can do this using clean cloths or cotton wool. You want to wet them and very gently wipe down the sheath and the penis.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For female horses, their genitals will be right below their anus so make sure you are not wiping towards or on this area as you can transfer harmful bacteria.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Next, you want to clean the anus of the horse. Wipe the anus gently and have fresh, clean clothes handy so you can switch every time one gets dirty.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Here are some more things to keep in mind as you clean these areas:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>Be very delicate.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Remember to keep your eye out for any abnormalities.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>To help prevent the transfer of harmful bacteria, use a different (clean) wash cloth for these areas than you do for the rest of the body.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>It\u2019s very important not to stand directly behind the horse but always to one side.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-wp-embed is-provider-equestrian-boots-and-bridles wp-block-embed-equestrian-boots-and-bridles\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<blockquote class=\"wp-embedded-content\" data-secret=\"tvRr87hYsi\"><a href=\"https:\/\/equestrianbootsandbridles.com\/best-horse-shampoo\/\">Best Horse Shampoo<\/a><\/blockquote><iframe class=\"wp-embedded-content\" sandbox=\"allow-scripts\" security=\"restricted\" style=\"position: absolute; clip: rect(1px, 1px, 1px, 1px);\" title=\"&#8220;Best Horse Shampoo&#8221; &#8212; Equestrian Boots and Bridles\" src=\"https:\/\/equestrianbootsandbridles.com\/best-horse-shampoo\/embed\/#?secret=hGqqZ9iIFD#?secret=tvRr87hYsi\" data-secret=\"tvRr87hYsi\" width=\"600\" height=\"338\" frameborder=\"0\" marginwidth=\"0\" marginheight=\"0\" scrolling=\"no\"><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Step #6: Lather Your Horse&#8217;s Legs &amp; Body Section By Section<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Now it&#8217;s time to get out the shampoo and wash the rest of your horse!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/equestrianbootsandbridles.com\/best-horse-shampoo\/\">Shampooing<\/a> your horse section by section will help you make sure that you will not miss any spots. Also, it prevents the shampoo from staying on your horse\u2019s coat for too long and drying out. (This will dull his coat and isn\u2019t good for his skin.) You can think of the different sections as four quadrants: front right, front left, back right, and back left.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For each section, take a dollop of the shampoo on a cloth as instructed by the bottle and work the shampoo into your horse\u2019s coat. Lather the shampoo onto the coat in a circular motion. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Once you\u2019ve done lathering one section, rinse the shampoo off immediately before you proceed to put soap on the next section. Repeat these steps until you&#8217;ve washed every section.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Below you can see this Percheron has soap everywhere! Although he may look adorable with all the suds, this is not ideal because some of the areas that were soaping may already be drying out and doing some damage to the coat.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>As I mentioned before, the two places you want to avoid using shampoo on are your horse\u2019s face and genital areas. The shampoo isn\u2019t good for these areas and may cause irritation. Also, your horse will probably not like it in their eyes\u2014even if it\u2019s non-stinging.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1156\" height=\"800\" src=\"https:\/\/equestrianbootsandbridles.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/make-sure-youre-somewhere-you-can-get-wet-and-soapy.png\" alt=\"how to bath a horse step by step\" class=\"wp-image-527\" srcset=\"https:\/\/equestrianbootsandbridles.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/make-sure-youre-somewhere-you-can-get-wet-and-soapy.png 1156w, https:\/\/equestrianbootsandbridles.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/make-sure-youre-somewhere-you-can-get-wet-and-soapy-300x208.png 300w, https:\/\/equestrianbootsandbridles.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/make-sure-youre-somewhere-you-can-get-wet-and-soapy-1024x709.png 1024w, https:\/\/equestrianbootsandbridles.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/make-sure-youre-somewhere-you-can-get-wet-and-soapy-150x104.png 150w, https:\/\/equestrianbootsandbridles.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/make-sure-youre-somewhere-you-can-get-wet-and-soapy-768x531.png 768w, https:\/\/equestrianbootsandbridles.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/make-sure-youre-somewhere-you-can-get-wet-and-soapy-217x150.png 217w, https:\/\/equestrianbootsandbridles.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/make-sure-youre-somewhere-you-can-get-wet-and-soapy-434x300.png 434w, https:\/\/equestrianbootsandbridles.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/make-sure-youre-somewhere-you-can-get-wet-and-soapy-500x346.png 500w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1156px) 100vw, 1156px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Step #7: Rinse the Shampoo Off (Before It Dries Out)<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>After you shampoo each section, you want to hose that section off right afterward. As mentioned above, this will prevent certain areas from drying up, which will negatively affect your horse\u2019s coat and skin.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Again, make sure you hose your horse down with a steady stream of water. You don\u2019t want to spray your horse with a forceful water current. This means it might take a little bit longer to get the soap off, but your horse and his coat will be a lot happier!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Step #8: Finish Up With Your Horse&#8217;s Mane &amp; Tail<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>You should have already detangled and combed through your horse\u2019s mane and tail before starting to wash them (as part of the general grooming process in step #3). It\u2019s better to detangle the mane and tail when they\u2019re dry to avoid breakage because the hair will be weaker when wet.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If your horse\u2019s mane and tail aren\u2019t wet yet, you want to wet them now. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>For your horse\u2019s tail, you can mostly dip it into a bucket full of water, shake it around and then squeeze the water out. Repeat this until the dirt is mostly out.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You can use this dunking method because wetting the tail doesn\u2019t cool down the horse\u2019s body at all. For the top of the tail that you can\u2019t get into the bucket, you can wipe it down with a sponge. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Remember, as with everything you do behind your horse, don\u2019t stand directly behind them. Always stand to one side or another so just in case the horse gets upset or scared and decides to kick.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For the mane, just use the hose to wet it. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Then, simply shampoo the mane and tale like you would with your own hair, and rinse! <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You can also use mane and tail conditioner and then rinse that out also. Conditioner will make your horse\u2019s mane and tail softer and smoother. Just make sure to follow the instructions that are outlined on the bottle.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Step #9: Dry Your Horse With a Sweat Scraper<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Once there is no more shampoo residue left, you can start drying your horse. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Proper drying is very important. <strong>Never leave your horse dripping wet, especially if it\u2019s cold or cloudy outside. The water in his coat will prevent him from properly maintaining body temperature.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Using the sweat scraper, you can scrape the excess water off your horse. Move the scraper in the same direction of the hair growth. Keep doing this until your horse is just a little bit damp. You can also wipe your horse down with towels if you don\u2019t have access to a sweat scraper. (It will take quite a bit longer if you use towels, but it&#8217;s very important that you make sure to get them as dry as possible.)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>When drying out the mane and tail, do not use a comb trying to detangle any knots. Use your fingers to gently comb through.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Once your horse is just slightly damp, you want to let them completely dry off. You can walk them for about ten minutes to get their circulation going and to warm up their muscles. After that, if it\u2019s a warm, sunny day, you can turn them out. If it\u2019s cold outside, very windy, or cloudy, then put a breathable blanket on them and keep them inside.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/equestrianbootsandbridles.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/how-to-properly-wash-and-dry-a-horse-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"how to properly wash and dry a horse\" class=\"wp-image-13254\" srcset=\"https:\/\/equestrianbootsandbridles.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/how-to-properly-wash-and-dry-a-horse-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/equestrianbootsandbridles.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/how-to-properly-wash-and-dry-a-horse-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/equestrianbootsandbridles.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/how-to-properly-wash-and-dry-a-horse-150x100.jpg 150w, https:\/\/equestrianbootsandbridles.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/how-to-properly-wash-and-dry-a-horse-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/equestrianbootsandbridles.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/how-to-properly-wash-and-dry-a-horse-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/equestrianbootsandbridles.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/how-to-properly-wash-and-dry-a-horse-scaled.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/equestrianbootsandbridles.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/how-to-properly-wash-and-dry-a-horse-225x150.jpg 225w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Some Specialty Tips &amp; Tricks for How to Wash a Horse<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Here are a few more things to keep in mind when bathing your horse:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol>\n<li>If you&#8217;re washing your horse right after riding, make sure they&#8217;re completely cooled down before you start bathing. This goes back to the fact that you really want to avoid suddenly changing your horse&#8217;s temperature. Keep everything as gradual as possible.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>For your very first wash, you might want to avoid using shampoo at all. This is just in case your horse ends up really hating water. If you don&#8217;t use shampoo then you won&#8217;t have to worry about getting it off.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>If you are handling a show animal, then washing your horse will be a little different. Show horses generally need to be shampooed more than once a month. If this is the case, they may not be as able to cope with different temperature conditions outside so you might want to stable them more often on colder, windier days.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>You also want to keep in mind that horses often like to roll right after they\u2019re washed. This can be particularly annoying if you\u2019re washing your horse for a show. You can\u2019t very well go into the competition with your horse covered in mud!<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Lastly, just remember to be careful when you\u2019re choosing shampoos and conditioners for your horse. Just like for <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thefiltery.com\/shampoos-without-dmdm-hydantoin-formaldehyde\/\">humans<\/a>, some products are a lot harsher than others. In the long run, your horse\u2019s coat is going to look a lot duller and be less healthy if you\u2019re using a very harsh product. How to wash a horse is partially in the tools you&#8217;re using!<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>If you notice that your horse is getting out of control and they just want to bolt, the best thing to do is release&nbsp;them&nbsp;and let them go. Otherwise, you could be risking injury to your horse as they try to escape.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>If you know that your horse is not a fan of baths and it\u2019s your first time, it\u2019s probably a good idea to have a more experienced person around just in case.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Lastly, if your horse is sick or injured, consult your veterinarian first before giving them a bath.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How to Clean Your Horse Without a Hose<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>If your horse is in desperate need of a clean but hates the water or it&#8217;s just too cold outside, you have a few other options:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Regular Grooming &amp; Scraping<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Keeping up with regular brushing and grooming practices can really go a long way in keeping your horse clean. Here&#8217;s a guide for how to do that:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-wp-embed is-provider-equestrian-boots-and-bridles wp-block-embed-equestrian-boots-and-bridles\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<blockquote class=\"wp-embedded-content\" data-secret=\"TcRDMwLe4W\"><a href=\"https:\/\/equestrianbootsandbridles.com\/horse-grooming\/\">Horse Grooming 101: A Complete Guide for Beginners<\/a><\/blockquote><iframe class=\"wp-embedded-content\" sandbox=\"allow-scripts\" security=\"restricted\" style=\"position: absolute; clip: rect(1px, 1px, 1px, 1px);\" title=\"&#8220;Horse Grooming 101: A Complete Guide for Beginners&#8221; &#8212; Equestrian Boots and Bridles\" src=\"https:\/\/equestrianbootsandbridles.com\/horse-grooming\/embed\/#?secret=QmTvj3pbhp#?secret=TcRDMwLe4W\" data-secret=\"TcRDMwLe4W\" width=\"600\" height=\"338\" frameborder=\"0\" marginwidth=\"0\" marginheight=\"0\" scrolling=\"no\"><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>But sometimes, that just might not cut it&#8230;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Vacuuming<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>If you can&#8217;t get all the mud off using standard grooming practices, you can try loosening the mud and dirt with a curry comb and then vacuuming it off. Some horses might be totally fine with a vacuum and others might absolutely hate it, so you need to be very careful the first time you try and vacuum around your horse. Try turning the vacuum on a low setting from a distance and see how your horse reacts.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Warm Towels or Sponges<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Instead of doing an entire hose-down, you can just dip sponges, cloths, or towels in a bucket of warm water and wipe your horse down that way. Simply continue wiping and rinsing this way until your horse is clean.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-a111d6a8 gb-headline-text\">More F.A.Q.s About Horse Bathing<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How often should you bathe your horse?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The short answer to this question is: it depends! Horses definitely don&#8217;t need baths as often as humans do. You can wash your horse up to once a week, keeping in mind that you don&#8217;t want to shampoo them <em>too <\/em>often. Some only wash their horse once or twice a year.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you&#8217;re getting ready for a show and want your horse to look fresh, that&#8217;s obviously a good time to give them a bath. Keep in mind that you don&#8217;t have to shampoo your horse every time. You can opt for a simple rinse down to get the dirt and mud off your horse, to cool them down, or to help relieve their sore muscles.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Can you bathe a horse with cold water?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>As mentioned earlier, horses can be sensitive to drastic temperature changes, so you shouldn&#8217;t bathe them with water that&#8217;s too cold.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Can you bathe a horse in winter?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>You shouldn&#8217;t wash your horse in the winter, either since the cold can make it difficult for your horse to maintain their body temperature and could potentially lead to illness. If you need to clean your horse in the cold weather, we suggest using one of the waterless methods above!<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1280\" src=\"https:\/\/equestrianbootsandbridles.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/horses-like-to-roll-after-they-are-washed.jpg\" alt=\"how to wash a horse properly\" class=\"wp-image-529\" srcset=\"https:\/\/equestrianbootsandbridles.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/horses-like-to-roll-after-they-are-washed.jpg 1920w, https:\/\/equestrianbootsandbridles.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/horses-like-to-roll-after-they-are-washed-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/equestrianbootsandbridles.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/horses-like-to-roll-after-they-are-washed-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/equestrianbootsandbridles.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/horses-like-to-roll-after-they-are-washed-150x100.jpg 150w, https:\/\/equestrianbootsandbridles.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/horses-like-to-roll-after-they-are-washed-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/equestrianbootsandbridles.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/horses-like-to-roll-after-they-are-washed-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/equestrianbootsandbridles.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/horses-like-to-roll-after-they-are-washed-225x150.jpg 225w, https:\/\/equestrianbootsandbridles.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/horses-like-to-roll-after-they-are-washed-450x300.jpg 450w, https:\/\/equestrianbootsandbridles.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/horses-like-to-roll-after-they-are-washed-500x333.jpg 500w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Conclusion: Main Things to Remember<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Above all else, remember to stay safe and keep your horse safe. Always use common sense. Try and put yourself in your horse&#8217;s position, remembering that your horse is a flight animal and runs when they&#8217;re scared.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Also, keep in mind that everything you\u2019re doing needs to be gradual and gentle. Don\u2019t be too sudden with temperature changes, don\u2019t pull or tug on your horse suddenly, and definitely don\u2019t scream, run, or jump. All of these things may spook your horse and put both you and them in danger.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Other than that, how to wash a horse is pretty simple: wet, lather, rinse, and repeat (except for sensitive areas that are cleaned only with water, of course!). Then, dry everything as much as possible so your horse doesn\u2019t chill.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"681\" src=\"https:\/\/equestrianbootsandbridles.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/how-to-wash-a-horse-for-beginners.jpg\" alt=\"How to wash a horse for beginners\" class=\"wp-image-521\" srcset=\"https:\/\/equestrianbootsandbridles.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/how-to-wash-a-horse-for-beginners.jpg 800w, https:\/\/equestrianbootsandbridles.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/how-to-wash-a-horse-for-beginners-300x255.jpg 300w, https:\/\/equestrianbootsandbridles.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/how-to-wash-a-horse-for-beginners-150x128.jpg 150w, https:\/\/equestrianbootsandbridles.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/how-to-wash-a-horse-for-beginners-768x654.jpg 768w, https:\/\/equestrianbootsandbridles.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/how-to-wash-a-horse-for-beginners-176x150.jpg 176w, https:\/\/equestrianbootsandbridles.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/how-to-wash-a-horse-for-beginners-352x300.jpg 352w, https:\/\/equestrianbootsandbridles.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/how-to-wash-a-horse-for-beginners-500x426.jpg 500w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>If you follow this guide and do it a few times, soon you&#8217;ll be so comfortable bathing horses. Other people will be asking you how to wash a horse!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you have any specific questions about how to wash a horse or questions about your horse in general, don&#8217;t hesitate to ask them below and I&#8217;ll be more than happy to help. \ud83d\ude42<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Happy riding!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Martina<\/p>\n\n\n\n<style type=\"text\/css\">@import url(\"https:\/\/assets.mlcdn.com\/fonts.css?version=1667227\");<\/style>\n    <style type=\"text\/css\">\n    \/* LOADER *\/\n    .ml-form-embedSubmitLoad {\n      display: inline-block;\n      width: 20px;\n      height: 20px;\n    }\n\n    .g-recaptcha {\n    transform: scale(1);\n    -webkit-transform: scale(1);\n    transform-origin: 0 0;\n    -webkit-transform-origin: 0 0;\n    height: ;\n    }\n\n    .sr-only {\n      position: absolute;\n      width: 1px;\n      height: 1px;\n      padding: 0;\n      margin: -1px;\n      overflow: hidden;\n      clip: rect(0,0,0,0);\n      border: 0;\n    }\n\n    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#mlb2-2062208.ml-form-embedContainer .ml-form-embedWrapper .ml-form-embedBody .ml-form-horizontalRow .custom-radio .custom-control-label::before, #mlb2-2062208.ml-form-embedContainer .ml-form-embedWrapper .ml-form-embedBody .ml-form-fieldRow .custom-radio .custom-control-label::after, #mlb2-2062208.ml-form-embedContainer .ml-form-embedWrapper .ml-form-embedBody .ml-form-horizontalRow .custom-radio .custom-control-label::after, #mlb2-2062208.ml-form-embedContainer .ml-form-embedWrapper .ml-form-embedBody .ml-form-fieldRow .custom-checkbox .custom-control-label::before, #mlb2-2062208.ml-form-embedContainer .ml-form-embedWrapper .ml-form-embedBody .ml-form-fieldRow .custom-checkbox .custom-control-label::after, #mlb2-2062208.ml-form-embedContainer .ml-form-embedWrapper .ml-form-embedBody .ml-form-horizontalRow .custom-checkbox .custom-control-label::before, #mlb2-2062208.ml-form-embedContainer .ml-form-embedWrapper .ml-form-embedBody .ml-form-horizontalRow .custom-checkbox 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.ml-form-embedBody .ml-form-checkboxRow .label-description::after {\n        top: 0px!important;\n           box-sizing: border-box!important;\n      }\n\n       #mlb2-2062208.ml-form-embedContainer .ml-form-embedWrapper .ml-form-embedBody .ml-form-interestGroupsRow .ml-form-interestGroupsRowCheckbox .label-description::after {\n            top: 0px!important;\n            box-sizing: border-box!important;\n            position: absolute;\n            left: -1.5rem;\n            display: block;\n            width: 1rem;\n            height: 1rem;\n            content: \"\";\n       }\n\n      #mlb2-2062208.ml-form-embedContainer .ml-form-embedWrapper .ml-form-embedBody .ml-form-interestGroupsRow .ml-form-interestGroupsRowCheckbox .label-description::before {\n        top: 0px!important;\n        box-sizing: border-box!important;\n      }\n\n      #mlb2-2062208.ml-form-embedContainer .ml-form-embedWrapper .ml-form-embedBody .custom-control-label::before {\n          position: absolute;\n          top: 4px;\n          left: -1.5rem;\n          display: block;\n          width: 16px;\n          height: 16px;\n          pointer-events: none;\n          content: \"\";\n          background-color: #ffffff;\n          border: #adb5bd solid 1px;\n          border-radius: 50%;\n      }\n\n      #mlb2-2062208.ml-form-embedContainer .ml-form-embedWrapper .ml-form-embedBody .custom-control-label::after {\n          position: absolute;\n          top: 2px!important;\n          left: -1.5rem;\n          display: block;\n          width: 1rem;\n          height: 1rem;\n          content: \"\";\n      }\n\n      #mlb2-2062208.ml-form-embedContainer .ml-form-embedWrapper .ml-form-embedBody .ml-form-embedPermissions .ml-form-embedPermissionsOptionsCheckbox .label-description::before, #mlb2-2062208.ml-form-embedContainer .ml-form-embedWrapper .ml-form-embedBody .ml-form-interestGroupsRow .ml-form-interestGroupsRowCheckbox .label-description::before, #mlb2-2062208.ml-form-embedContainer .ml-form-embedWrapper .ml-form-embedBody .ml-form-checkboxRow .label-description::before {\n          position: absolute;\n          top: 4px;\n          left: -1.5rem;\n          display: block;\n          width: 16px;\n          height: 16px;\n          pointer-events: none;\n          content: \"\";\n          background-color: #ffffff;\n          border: #adb5bd solid 1px;\n          border-radius: 50%;\n      }\n\n      #mlb2-2062208.ml-form-embedContainer .ml-form-embedWrapper .ml-form-embedBody .ml-form-embedPermissions .ml-form-embedPermissionsOptionsCheckbox .label-description::after {\n          position: absolute;\n          top: 0px!important;\n          left: -1.5rem;\n          display: block;\n          width: 1rem;\n          height: 1rem;\n          content: \"\";\n      }\n\n      #mlb2-2062208.ml-form-embedContainer .ml-form-embedWrapper .ml-form-embedBody .ml-form-checkboxRow .label-description::after {\n          position: absolute;\n          top: 0px!important;\n          left: -1.5rem;\n          display: block;\n          width: 1rem;\n          height: 1rem;\n          content: \"\";\n      }\n\n      #mlb2-2062208.ml-form-embedContainer .ml-form-embedWrapper .ml-form-embedBody .custom-radio .custom-control-label::after {\n          background: no-repeat 50%\/50% 50%;\n      }\n      #mlb2-2062208.ml-form-embedContainer .ml-form-embedWrapper .ml-form-embedBody .custom-checkbox .custom-control-label::after, #mlb2-2062208.ml-form-embedContainer .ml-form-embedWrapper .ml-form-embedBody .ml-form-embedPermissions .ml-form-embedPermissionsOptionsCheckbox .label-description::after, #mlb2-2062208.ml-form-embedContainer .ml-form-embedWrapper .ml-form-embedBody .ml-form-interestGroupsRow .ml-form-interestGroupsRowCheckbox .label-description::after, #mlb2-2062208.ml-form-embedContainer .ml-form-embedWrapper .ml-form-embedBody .ml-form-checkboxRow .label-description::after {\n          background: no-repeat 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-1;\n          opacity: 0;\n          box-sizing: border-box;\n          padding: 0;\n      }\n\n      #mlb2-2062208.ml-form-embedContainer .ml-form-embedWrapper .ml-form-embedBody .ml-form-fieldRow .custom-radio .custom-control-label, #mlb2-2062208.ml-form-embedContainer .ml-form-embedWrapper .ml-form-embedBody .ml-form-horizontalRow .custom-radio .custom-control-label, #mlb2-2062208.ml-form-embedContainer .ml-form-embedWrapper .ml-form-embedBody .ml-form-fieldRow .custom-checkbox .custom-control-label, #mlb2-2062208.ml-form-embedContainer .ml-form-embedWrapper .ml-form-embedBody .ml-form-horizontalRow .custom-checkbox .custom-control-label {\n          color: #000000;\n          font-size: 12px!important;\n          font-family: 'Open Sans', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;\n          line-height: 22px;\n          margin-bottom: 0;\n          position: relative;\n          vertical-align: top;\n          font-style: normal;\n          font-weight: 700;\n      }\n\n      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