08/12/2026
Bathing your horse can be a great way to cool them down, clean up after a sweaty workout, and keep their skin and coat healthy. But a good bath is all about technique!
🧼 Start with a thorough rinse. Use plenty of water to loosen dirt, sweat, and debris before applying shampoo.
🧴 Use horse-safe products. Human shampoos can be too harsh for equine skin. Choose a gentle shampoo formulated specifically for horses.
💧 Work from the top down. Start at the neck and body, then work toward the legs. Save the face for last and use extra care around the eyes and ears.
🪮 Don't forget the sweat zones. Pay special attention to areas like the girth, saddle, chest, between the hind legs, and under the tail.
🚿 Rinse, rinse, rinse! Leftover shampoo can irritate the skin, so keep rinsing until the water runs completely clear and there are no suds.
☀️ Scrape and dry. Use a sweat scraper to remove excess water, then allow your horse to dry somewhere safe and comfortable. On a sunny day, a little turnout can help finish the job.
👀 Check the skin while you're at it. Bath time is a perfect opportunity to look for cuts, swelling, rubs, irritation, or anything else that might normally hide beneath a dirty coat.
Dr. Todd Thompson | 770-206-0282
Dr. Jennifer Melcher | 770-652-4926
Dr. Christine Murray | 770-652-3731
Dr. Andrea Shuck | 770-686-8912
| 📍Cu***ng, GA
