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Post by sparkysunny on Oct 2, 2015 19:38:14 GMT
Having now decided that pig oil is the way to go for mane/feathers etc, I've looked on Ebay and there are lots of variations, including one with sulphur - sounds odd to me, and smelly! Any suggestions welcome, please.
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Post by Toaster on Oct 2, 2015 20:40:59 GMT
Some ponies react very badly to sulphur so if you choose one with it in please do a patch test!
Pig oil itself seems much of a muchness to be honest and seems pretty well tolerated
I think the sulphur is supposed to help with skin conditions
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Post by comanchediva on Oct 2, 2015 21:07:05 GMT
Gold label spray is cheap and the nozzle doesn't get clogged up. Or buy a 5 litre bottle and pour it into your gold label spray bottle. The Lincoln spray is ok but lighter so good for manes and tails but we don't use it to keep the mud off feathers, the gold label is better for that.
We don't use sulphur at all.
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Post by maddiesmum on Oct 2, 2015 21:41:22 GMT
Patch test all! My little bay A had a massive reaction to pig oil x
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Post by Louise Dixon on Oct 2, 2015 23:36:04 GMT
I do use pig oil, (always have it around as I keep pigs) and really like it, but please don't let it get in contact with your horse's skin, it is very likely to burn. Pigs have such different skin to horses, and that is who it is designed for. If using on horses, keep it on hair only.
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Post by sparkysunny on Oct 3, 2015 7:49:45 GMT
Oo er - maybe I'll avoid it and try something else - I'm a bit scared now! Many thanks for all your help, everyone x
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Post by tabbyx on Oct 3, 2015 9:05:55 GMT
Try almond oil instead, works the same but much healthier for the skin as it's widely used as a human massage oil so it moisturises the skin and doesn't burn or clog the pores like pig oil.
Haven't used pig oil for years, only use almond oil both for in the ring and at home. If you google it you can buy 5 litre bottles for about £25, NEAT wholesales is probably the best place to get.
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