How to Wash a Horse
- 1). Put your horse in a halter.
- 2). Tie the lead rope to a railing near a water hose.
- 3). Use a gentle spray of water. It's easiest to use a hose with an adjustable nozzle.
- 4). Start at your horse's hooves and work your way up his legs.
- 5). Wash his body from the belly up.
- 6). 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.
- 7). Hose your horse's neck, including under the mane, and continue down the neck to the tail.
- 8). Pull the horse's tail away and wash underneath.
- 9). 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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Rinse entire horse with a gentle spray. - 11
Use a sweat scraper or the side of your hand to wipe away excess water. - 12
Let the horse dry thoroughly before putting him back in his stall. - 13
Apply fly repellant once the horse is dry.
