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E Q U U S A d v a n t a g e 4 ways to bring out your s shine While trends vary among breeds disciplines, a shiny is a head-turner in any arena. Some s bloom more naturally than ors, but re are some steps you can take to bring out shine in any s coat. 1. Don t ba him too often. The deepest shines come from natural oils produced by your s skin. Bathing too often strips this oil, so while your may technically be cleaner, his coat may be left dull. Skip soap when you can, removing dirt brushes using only plain water to rinse your after a sweaty summer ride. 2. Lay on elbow grease. Regular, vigorous h spreads oil throughout your s coat, contributing to Even after visible dirt has been removed, spend anor 10 minutes brushing your to bring out a sheen. A soft brush works best for this final touch, or you can use a clean h towel wipe over your in direction of coat growth using a slight bit of pressure. 3. Feed him right. Good basic nutrition is foundation of a healthy coat, so ensure your is getting correct amounts of quality feed. From that start you can consider adding a supplement intended to bring out best in his coat. These supplements typically include some combination of biotin omega-3 fatty acids. 4. Use a finishing spray. A light spritzing a shine spray can put your s glow over top. There are many formulations of coat polish to choose from different ingredients, actions scents. Some of se sprays can make a s coat slick, however, so be careful when applying it to you ll need to braid later or on areas where tack will sit. This article was first published in EQUUS issue #478, July 2017. remove stains brighten whites by amplifying white pigmentation of s. 7. Allow mud to dry The best approach to a mudencrusted is a little time a lot of patience. It is far easier to remove dry, crusty mud than wet, messy variety still clinging to coat. The serrated edge of a shedding blade is great for scraping heaviest deposits of dried mud, a cactus cloth works well on thinner dirt. Use only as much pressure as you need to remove cakey mud too much will pull at your s skin uncomfortably avoid bony areas such as legs, face hips. When you ve removed as much mud you can, switch to a currycomb. Follow up a brushing wipe coat down a damp towel to catch any lingering dust. Brush once more a finishing brush to complete process. Working to bring out your s natural beauty can be a fun way to spend a spring afternoon. Use se basic techniques to make your efforts as effective satisfying as possible. This article was first published in EQUUS issue #440, May 2014. The best approach to a mud-encrusted is a little time a lot of patience. a r n d b r o n k h o r s t
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