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Post by welshmaid on Nov 28, 2008 22:52:18 GMT
Just thought I would ask some advice on this, our grey B's mane is fading fast  He is on my signature. It is still very dark in places but I was thinking of trying to colour it back to being very dark.. Has anyone else done this & what do you use? |
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Post by nickie clarke on Nov 29, 2008 20:25:35 GMT
Don't. it's against the Rules and is cheating
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Post by monsoon on Nov 29, 2008 21:27:34 GMT
Hi, have seen a pony at the local shows which had its mane and tail dyed black, it looked awful and fake. I would leave as it is.
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Post by ponymum on Nov 30, 2008 9:20:52 GMT
There was a very well known lead rein pony that started the season snow white, then went grey mid way through!! I think that pony had been to the colourist!!!!  |
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Post by squirly on Nov 30, 2008 10:45:42 GMT
the best colour to use is 'just for men'- it even covers white legs
make sure you do a patch test first- and leave it on for 5 mins longer
DON'T- use wash-in wash out as it runs off in rain and gets on judges hands
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Post by umm on Nov 30, 2008 11:56:53 GMT
i wouldnt do it EVER. especially now you have asked about it on an open forum where people know who you are, there will be complaints from someone as it is against the breed rules.
if you have a good pony, it will stand out no matter what colour it is.
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Post by klbeebs on Nov 30, 2008 22:56:57 GMT
We were asked to do it on a friends pony a few years ago that wasn't disimilar looking to yours. It looked absolutely awful when it was done and really fake looking as it was a very solid black colour, whereas naturally they always have lighter and darker shades through them. It also stained the pony's neck and bottom (we did the teail as well) - it was a complete disaster, so I would recommend from experience - leaving well alone. Your pony looks fab as it is !!!  |
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Post by overatdaknee on Dec 1, 2008 8:15:08 GMT
Colouring ponies never works! Had a worker years ago who had a freeze brand on his neck, had a bash at colouring it as it bugged me and it turned green!!!!! Gave up and let him go in the ring with his number! Didn't stop him winning HOYS- if they are good enough it does not matter.
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Post by diadem on Dec 1, 2008 14:12:53 GMT
Please dont, he should be as natural as possible, if the pony is greying out, so be it IMHO  |
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Post by welshmaid on Dec 1, 2008 22:19:30 GMT
lol Ok I will consider myself told  I used to be a hairdresser & had been told to use Just for Men. Was just going to do a few strands in it as I didn't want it to be completely black & I was never going to do the tail away Thanks for your advice anyway  |
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Post by welshmaid on Dec 2, 2008 12:15:32 GMT
i wouldnt do it EVER. especially now you have asked about it on an open forum where people know who you are, there will be complaints from someone as it is against the breed rules. That's a it of a harsh comment  It is after all a section for questions & tips!  |
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Post by diadem on Dec 2, 2008 12:23:51 GMT
Although as I stated above I dont think its something you should do, Umms comments are Waaaaay over the top. |
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Post by welshmaid on Dec 2, 2008 12:26:34 GMT
Although as I stated above I dont think its something you should do, Umms comments are Waaaaay over the top. No problems diadem. I have been thinking about doing it for a long time but still haven't & was just asking what people thought in general & did they do it. Decided I won't bother anyway, it actually looks darker on pics for some reason which is a good thing lol |
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Post by diadem on Dec 2, 2008 12:38:44 GMT
Nice pony,, how s he bred?
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Post by welshmaid on Dec 2, 2008 12:50:16 GMT
Nice pony,, how s he bred? Thanks! He is by Morwyn Bronze Knight out of Cefn Melyn Arian. Rest of his breeding is on this link if it works I'm not much good at remembering bloodlines  www.allbreedpedigree.com/galwyn+alexander |
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Post by diadem on Dec 2, 2008 12:52:03 GMT
Lovely |
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Post by tangerine on Dec 2, 2008 19:11:43 GMT
A very well known producer i know did not like the blaze his riding horse had and used moustache colouring to make it equal both sides. It worked beautifully and nobody ever knew. It was made by the people who make the grey-not-grey stuff for men. Boots sell it.
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Post by tesstkat on Dec 4, 2008 23:22:08 GMT
i must admit omg shoot me i dye all my horses odd bits and bats i did do a greys mane once but i made a contraption that was like a streaking cap and did it black and dark grey and yes you can buy grey colours i think its entirely up to you just be careful greys with black/dark manes and tails do stand out x
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He is on my signature. It is still very dark in places but I was thinking of trying to colour it back to being very dark..
I used to be a hairdresser & had been told to use Just for Men. Was just going to do a few strands in it as I didn't want it to be completely black & I was never going to do the tail away 
It is after all a section for questions & tips! 
