Bathing Your Horse - Step by Step

• Scrub the horse from it's neck to it's hooves.
• Re-wet the sponge and apply more shampoo as needed.
• Work shampoo through the mane and tail with your hands.
• Use a whitening shampoo on white areas - don't leave it on too long or it can stain the hair.

9. Rinse Completely. This is very important as shampoo left on your horse can cause drying of the skin and hair and irritation. Rinse in the same order as you wetted it and shampooed - from the neck back. For stallions and geldings, gently clean the sheath. If there is a lot of debris, do the following:

• Wear rubber gloves as the smegma is odorous and will not clean from your skin easily.
• Use an old, soft rag.
• Apply a generous amount of mineral oil to the rag.
• Gently clean the sheath inside and out. There are many pockets inside so gently use your fingers to reach these areas. If your horse is touchy, only do as much as he will allow. Be sure to stand in a position to avoid being kicked. He will likely strike forward with a hid leg, so don't put your face down there!
• Wash gently with warm, soapy water.
• Rinse completely with clear, warm water. (There are special products for this purpose...)

10.Wash the face with clear water and a sponge. If very dirty use baby shampoo - "No Tears - No Rears!". Avoid the eyes. Rinse the sponge and wipe the face until there is no longer any shampoo.

11.Apply conditioner to the mane and tail following manufacturers instructions.

12.Use a sweat scraper to remove excess water from your horse's neck, body and hindquarters. Follow up with dry towels. Get as much moisture as possible.

13.Keep you horse out of drafts until completely dry!