'Glamming' for a show?

[dappledgreypony]

Again, not sure where to put my thread, but here goes:
Does anyone have any tips to get that 'crisp' look just before go into the ring? Especially any tips about quarter marks, plaiting, hoof oil, white socks, shiny (but not slippery/sticky) coats, tack cleaning hints, & cleaning hats, jods, boots, jackets? My boy naturally glows but just want to really look his best, but at a natural stage, if you know what I mean. I have a couple of tricks up my sleeve (hint, hint; nudge, nudge) but, how to get that pristine, top class look? Alarm bells start to ring. He also has a blaze & rather pink nose. He hasn't got any sunburn (no sun to burn it is there?!?) but how can I make it nice & soft, but shiny, without having him look caked in makeup & artificial? Also, how can I really make the most out of my quarter mark templates? Someone suggested a coloured, but subtle, glitter spray over one, but shall I go for that or classic? Hope someone (anyone) can help -
Ta,
DGP

[ikklecob]

Don't use templates get a small comb and learn to do it free hand it only takes a little practise. Do quatermarks with the coat dampened. Warm up then get ready baby/tack wipes to clean up. Warm up in bandages leave on till as late as possible.

[dappledgreypony]

Thanks - I've sawed a chunk off my comb so it's the right size. Also, does anyone have any tips for bathing a fidgety, young horse (but so they still look decent afterwards)?
Ta,
DGP

[elmere]

I love supreme sparkle, it makes them gleam. ;D

[pimms'o'clock (Jess)]

Jul 14, 2012 22:24:58 GMT elmere said:

I love supreme sparkle, it makes them gleam. ;D

Can't agree more!! Also supreme do a spray, cant remember the name for the life of me its a milky substance, I spray it on once ive bathed and when his coat dries it gleams!!!

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[dappledgreypony]

I use supreme coat shine (which is like sparkle) & the sparkle for manes & tails. To make plaiting easier I also use easy plait & have just treated myself to somequarter marking spray, too!
Great, that's all my tricks gone
If you could remember the name of that 'milky substance', Jess, that would be a real help! I'm especially looking for tips on how to keep your plaits neat (especially mane plaits), shine up his rather pink nose & clean boots/jackets/hats? Thanks again,
DGP

[sm07]

Kiwi parade gloss shoe polish is ace , you put it on like normal polish then.wipe with a wet cloth before buffing up it makes boots super shiny! I use it on the noseband as well , only place I can find it is Sainsburys tho

[dappledgreypony]

Thanks; I'll have a go at that too! I've used a pink spray from gold label too, can't remember the name, but it made them shiny but also quite slippery. Thanks again,
DGP

[dappledgreypony]

Here are some pictures of him, in case this helps.
Ta,

DGP

[highlanderlass]

Dappledgreypony, the milky stuff from Supreme Products is coat gloss, I think it is used along side the spray and shine product ;D ;D ;D.

I have to say the best thing I have ever used for the hooves are Absorbine Supershine, it lasts for days!

[dappledgreypony]

Yes thats the hoof oil we use - it has super staying power & a good gloss. We use to use the black one, when our horses legs were all the same, but now we have to use clear because all of ours have a least one white leg =)
DGP

[Em5]

Elmere I couldn't agree more, I use supreme products but hadn't used the sparkle before. I have a grey and his mane and tail looked fab today, and truly sparkled. Do you use it on the coat as well, or just mane and tails? I put the supreme coat gloss on after bathing before his Lycra suit and it works a treat

[elmere]

Yes mainly mane and tail but also on coat, Ive been using it on a dark grey with silver mane and tail and it looks fab, I havnt used the coat gloss so Im going to order some ready for the champs. ;D

[flo1]

Is the sparkle a 'silvery' stuff or can it be used on black coats?...it doesn't look like a glitter spray does it?

[elmere]

No its not glittery, it just makes it glimmer in the light.

[dappledgreypony]

We have a palmino & it just makes his main & tail catch the light a little more. Thanks for all your tips (my boy wasn't impressed when I bundled him into his lycra suit, then started practising using sprays etc on him =D) and hopefully we'll do okay next weekend.
DGP =)

[dappledgreypony]

Jul 15, 2012 21:11:38 GMT elmere said:

Yes mainly mane and tail but also on coat, Ive been using it on a dark grey with silver mane and tail and it looks fab, I havnt used the coat gloss so Im going to order some ready for the champs. ;D

Yes the coat gloss or coat shine looks really good on a dark grey - mine looks super & her dapples really shine & stand out ;D

[flo1]

Jul 16, 2012 13:36:37 GMT elmere said:

No its not glittery, it just makes it glimmer in the light.

Thanks , I've just been and bought some...shame the pony is too wet for me to try it

[elmere]

I ordered a few new things today, supreme coat gloss, absorbine hoof polish and also hilton herbs velvet black shampoo as heard its good from a friend the other day, also restocked on sparkle can't wait to try them all. ;D

[dappledgreypony]

We use gallop colour/wahl shampoo for ours as at it seemed to make them glow a little more =) All the products you've listed are great, elmere, and worthwhile - I would recommend them to anyone =D

[dappledgreypony]

Has anyone used supreme show shampoo & conditioner as it was recommended to us but unsure about it?
Thanks,
DGP

[pimms'o'clock (Jess)]

Never used it, I use wahl deep black on the fell highly recommend it, then asda cheap conditioner, works a treat!!

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[dappledgreypony]

We've used wahl diamond white & were thinking of using their copper, I think it's called. Would you recommend it?

[pimms'o'clock (Jess)]

Have used the wahl copper on my cleveland X, worked a treat, still teamed it with the supreme sprays for the ultimate gleam of course

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[dappledgreypony]

Thanks. I'll try it on my boy. Do you think it'll work on my palomino as well? His coat is quite a dark, rich colour. Thanks,
DGP

[sophiea]

I belive youre milky substance will be du luxe coat gloss, which I LOVE. All of the supreme products stuff is great really. Also asda's own baby shampoo is great as its so soft and gentle, but also makes the hair soo shiny and i find it great for faces! Also if you need to use chalk paste, paint it on with a hoof oil brush and bandage it with gamgee. And a touch of matt black make up, then vasaline and then baby oil on the eyes comes up a treat!

[PrincessP]

Safe care products are the best for results and the horses... They have a facebook page. PM if you want anymore details.

[mandmponies56]

Definitely best thing to get a great looking coat is to put baby oil on after they have been bathed, while they are still wet, and then sponge down before the class and apply more baby oil, but make sure you leave enough time to dry.
Pig oil can make their hair look straveller in the sun as they stick out their hair when they get hot and pig oil sticks hairs together, whereas baby oil makes each individual hair shiny.

[angelena]

Jul 14, 2012 22:24:58 GMT elmere said:

I love supreme sparkle, it makes them gleam. ;D

I'm going to get some of this ;D

[flo1]

Jul 24, 2012 17:20:02 GMT @mandmponies56 said:

Pig oil can make their hair look straveller in the sun as they stick out their hair when they get hot and pig oil sticks hairs together, whereas baby oil makes each individual hair shiny.

Pig oil and baby oil is basically the same thing (mineral oil), I think the main difference is that Pig oil doesn't contain perfumes