11/05/2016
Show Tips from Alvahorse founder Phil Bowen taken from the alva website.
Preparing the many times Supreme Champion 15h.h Welsh Cob Stallion Rhystyd Dazzler 3820 (Rusty) for his show.
As seen on the ALVAHORSE Show Preparation DVD n Youtube OR here on our website
The day before the show
Wash with water only.
First step is to lead Rusty to his wash area. With luke-warm water I start on his hoofs scrubbing with a stiff brush and scraping off all the mess, working my way up his legs. Next wet his tail and remove all the loose dirt, then his mane and forelock, lastly his back.
Step 1. ALVASHAMPOO
When the entire loose dirt has been removed, I then repeat the process with ALVASHAMPOO it’s the first step to a healthy, lustrous coat. This effective all over body shampoo for horses is very strong for those stubborn stable stains yet mild on their skin and is very economical.
I always try to avoid shampoo around the eyes, nostrils and inside his ears, as the mucous membranes can get sore. I do have a little trick for not letting the soap suds into the nostrils and above all, the eyes. This is to smear ALVASHADOW around the eyes and nostrils before using the shampoo. This I find helps to stop the shampoo from entering these areas and also has a calming effect on the nervous or worried horse. Leave on for a great shine.
I have found it better to pour the shampoo along the brush when in the upside down position (the brush, not me) and then scrub the horse slowly to start, giving him time to realize it is nice to be massaged. When I have scrubbed him all over I rinse off the shampoo.
I repeat the process again if the rinsing water dripping from under his belly is not clear.
Step 2. ALVATEATREE – Medicated shampoo for his final wash. (excellent to use on horses with a Sweet Itch problem)
Remove water.
Next job, using a rubber scraper, I remove the excess water.
Step 3. ALVASPARKLE- Conditioner & Coat Gloss.
Pour approximately 250ml (One Quarter of a Litre Bottle) of ALVASPARKLE into a clean, dry bucket. Put a clean, dry sponge into the bucket, let it absorb the ALVASPARKLE and gently squeeze until it stops dripping. Starting at the top of his neck (side with out his mane showing), I saturate his coat with ALVASPARKLE using the sponge and move down towards his withers and along his back squeezing sponge as I wipe. (Caution:- when applied to ridden horses, avoid saddle area as ALVASPARKLE provides a high gloss finish and the saddle may slip as a result), covering him all over with ALVASPARKLE. This will seal his coat and reduce stable staining.
Step 4.