Homemade Horse Shampoo

Bathing removes sweat and dirt after a long day of exercise or work.

Making homemade shampoo for your horse is a healthy alternative to store-bought shampoos. Most store-bought shampoos are made with chemicals that leave a residue. These residues can be harsh to your horse's coat over time.

Things You'll Need

• Gallon of spring or distilled water
• 10 chamomile tea bags
• 1/2 tbsp glycerin
• 10 drops tea-tree essential oil

Instructions

1. Fill a pan with water. Bring the water to a boil and add tea bags. Remove the pan from the heat, and cover. Allow the bags to soak for about an hour.

2. Remove the tea bags. Add the castile soap, glycerin and tea-tree oil. Stir the mixture.

3. Pour the mixture into a bottle, and store in the refrigerator for future use.

Tips & Warnings

• Adding tea-tree oil to the mixture provides the shampoo with an anti-fungal property.

• Homemade soap does not contain any preservatives; it must be kept in a cool, dark place.

References

• Holistic Horse: Green Bathing for Your Horse and Shampoo Recipes