How to Wash a Horse

Posted by Anonymous , 9/4/2007 Tags:WashHorse
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How to Wash a Horse

Introduction

Washing a horse helps keep its coat clean.

Instructions

Difficulty: Easy

Steps

1

Step One

Put your horse in a halter.
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Step Two

Tie the lead rope to a railing near a water hose.
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Step Three

Use a gentle spray of water. It's easiest to use a hose with an adjustable nozzle.
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Step Four

Start at your horse's hooves and work your way up his legs.
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Step Five

Wash his body from the belly up.
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Step Six

Hold the lead rope and with a light mist gently wash off your horse's face. Most horses don't like this and may fuss.
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Step Seven

Hose your horse's neck, including under the mane, and continue down the neck to the tail.
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Step Eight

Pull the horse's tail away and wash underneath.
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Step Nine

Use a big, soft sponge and gentle shampoo if you want a more thorough wash. Do not put shampoo on the horse's face.
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Step Ten

Rinse entire horse with a gentle spray.
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Step Eleven

Use a sweat scraper or the side of your hand to wipe away excess water.
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Step Twelve

Let the horse dry thoroughly before putting him back in his stall.
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Step Thirteen

Apply fly repellant once the horse is dry.

Tips & Warnings

  • Horses that are wet like to roll, so tie them up or let them graze in a grass pasture (with no mud) until they dry.
  • Be prepared to get wet!
  • Washing horses on concrete can be dangerous. Wet concrete is slippery and can cause severe harm to a horse if he falls.
  • Never wash a horse if the temperature us below 65 to 70 degrees F.

Overall Things You'll Need

  • Garden Hoses
  • Horse Shampoo
  • Sponges
  • Sweat Scrapers
  • 8-foot Lead Rope
  • Halter
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