Coat Shine Spray and Mane Care for Horses

Horse coat shine and mane and tail care

Choosing the right coat shine for your horse starts with looking closely at their coat and mane. Depending on the season, the coat colour and the texture of the mane and tail, daily care calls for specific products to clean, detangle and add shine without making the hair greasy.

Based in Entressen, Sellerie GZ offers a complete selection for coat, mane and tail care, with advice by phone or email from our BPJEPS-qualified instructor.

Aloedine Hygiene Shampoo 473 ml - Farnam

€49.90

How do you choose a coat shine for care and gloss?

Apply a coat shine or detangler to a coat that has been dusted off with a body brush. Coat care products help keep the coat clean by making it harder for dirt to stick. For the mane and tail, a spray lets the brush glide through without breaking the hair:

Shine sprays: CARR & DAY & MARTIN Dreamcoat shine spray, LEOVET Silkcare detangling shine spray or the STASSEK EQUISTAR coat, mane and tail shine finish off your grooming.

Mane and tail detanglers: the Canter Carr & Day & Martin Mane and Tail Lotion by CARR & DAY & MARTIN LTD, ABSORBINE Showsheen detangling shine or Farnam Laser Sheen detangler make brushing easier.

Which shampoo should you use to wash your horse's coat and mane?

Washing a horse calls for products that are gentle on the skin. Skin and mane care protects your horse's sensitive skin. For light coats, some products neutralise yellow tones. A colour-enhancing shampoo brings out the shades of dark or golden coats. Always rinse with clean water:

Coat-specific formulas: Gallop Grey Shampoo or Gallop Bay Shampoo by CARR & DAY & MARTIN LTD, REKOR Super Grey purple shampoo and the Du Maréchal Shampoo for White and Grey Horses by ONGUENT DU MARECHAL revive the colour of the coat.

Purifying formulas: for a green clay shampoo, HORSE MARSTER Natural Green Clay Shampoo cleans deeply. Use this green clay shampoo as directed on the bottle.

Hygiene shampoos: an antibacterial shampoo such as Gallop Antibacterial Shampoo by CARR & DAY & MARTIN LTD or Farnam Aloedine hygiene shampoo is applied following its instructions.

How do you look after sensitive skin and prepare the mane for plaiting?

In warm weather, insects lead to rubbing at the withers or the dock. For itchy skin and sweet-itch-type problems, products such as LEOVET Anti-Itch Care Oil or LEOVET Anti-Itch Care are applied according to their instructions. Kevin Bacon's Anti-Itch Soap cleans the base of the mane and tail, while Ravene Dermaprotec cream protects the skin as directed on the bottle.

Before a class, a braiding mousse keeps the hair under control so you can make even plaits. NAF Braid it up Braiding Mousse is applied before you plait:

Skin cleansers: use anti-itch soap following the manufacturer's directions.

Keeping plaits in place: wax such as the QHP Plaiting Wax Stick or LEOVET 5* Plaiting Gel holds the plaits in place.

Frequently asked questions

When should you apply a coat shine to a horse?

Coat shine is applied to a clean, brushed coat, after grooming or a dry wash. Never spray it where the saddle or girth will sit, to avoid slipping.

Can you use a shampoo for light coats on a bay or black horse?

Shampoos for grey horses neutralise yellow tones without bleaching dark hairs. Choose a formula designed for your horse's colour, following its instructions.

How do you prepare the mane before plaiting for a show?

Before plaiting, avoid shine products that make the hair slippery. A braiding mousse coats the strands without breaking them before you put in the bands.

What should you do if your horse rubs their mane or tail?

Gentle brushing removes dirt at the roots of the hair. A soap or lotion is applied according to its instructions, with advice from our BPJEPS instructor.

Can you get photos of a product before buying?

Our team can send you more pictures of an item before you order, on 06 21 51 01 99 or by email. Orders come with free delivery from €75 to a pick-up point.