No-rinse washes
Whether you want to cool your hot and sweaty horse after a ride or freshen him up without fully bathing him, a no-rinse wash is just the job.
The products
Absorbine Cooldown
All natural body wash with 12 herbs and essential oils. Gently cools and soothes tired muscles and conditions the skin and coat.
£27.01 for 946ml
We say…
My first impressions were that the price was a bit steep. However, I discovered that a little goes a long way. The wash has a lovely herbal smell and I found it was very easy to use. My horses’ coats looked clean and fresh after use and they smelt wonderful. I would definitely recommend it to other horse owners.
Carr & Day & Martin Lavender Liniment
For use on swellings, aching joints and stiff muscles. With arnica, witch hazel, rosemary and lavender.Â
£12.60 for 500ml
We say…
I think this product is very reasonably priced. It has an incredibly strong smell that I personally loved, but it might be a bit overpowering for some people. I found it very easy to use and my horses’ coats looked clean and refreshed after use. I would definitely recommend it to others and it’s reasonably priced for the quality of the product.
Nettex Equine Lavender No Rinse Wash
Helps to calm and restore the horse’s wellbeing after exercise. Ideal for a quick freshen up.
£11.99 for 500ml
We say…
This product had a pleasant herbal fragrance and was easily diluted in a bucket of water. The top makes it easy to add too much, so pour it with care. I was very impressed with the results. My horse was very clean after use and it removed sweat and dust from his coat easily. A little went a long way and I’d recommend it for winter use when you want to remove grime without giving your horse a full bath.
Pro-Equine Coolwash
Removes sweat and grease to refresh and cool the body and reduce recovery time. Also nourishes and conditions the skin and coat.
£11.95 for 1 litre
We say…
This rinse smells delicious and it also helped deter flies. I used it in cold and warm water and it performed well in both, leaving the coat shiny and nourished. It removed the sweat and grease easily and overall I really liked the product. I used it on several horses and none had any reaction to it. A little goes a long way and I will definitely continue to use it.Â
Equine America Lavender No-Rinse Body Wash
A blend of cruelty-, paraben- and sulphate-free ingredients to support skin affected by lumps, bumps, rashes and mild irritations.
£9.99 for 500ml
We say…
Although the consistency was thicker than I’d anticipated for a no-rinse formula, it diluted well and didn’t create too many bubbles. The smell wasn’t overpowering and it was very refreshing. I used it on a very sweaty horse and it left a lovely, soft feeling on his coat when he’d dried. You don’t need much to get a result and I found the best result came from diluting it with water.
NAF Cooling Wash
Designed to cool down, relax and refresh tired muscles and remove the build-up of sweat and dust from your horse’s coat.Â
£9.45 for 500ml
We say…
This product comes at a very reasonable price and while it had a nice smell, it wasn’t too overpowering. It was very easy to use and my horses’ coats looked clean and refreshed after use. It did a great job of removing caked sweat and mud and I would definitely recommend it to others.
Mastacare Lavender Wash
Ideal for lifting sweat and dirt from the horse’s coat, relaxing muscles after exercise and helping soothe minor grazes and bruising.Â
£7.95 for 500ml
We say…
This product left my horse’s coat feeling soft and clean, and he smelt good, too. It’s easy to use – you simply add it to a bucket of warm water, apply, then scrape off any excess. I think it’s very good value for money and a little goes a long way. I found it was great to use after clipping to remove all the surplus hair, too.
Barrier Revitalising Wash
Contains essential oils and herbal and coconut cleansers to provide a refreshing, cooling effect.
£7.60 for 500ml
We say…
I loved the smell of this wash and used it after schooling sessions and on really hot days. I was surprised how quickly it got rid of sweat and grease from my horse’s coat, and I didn’t need to use much to get a result. It’s a great everyday wash and really cooled the horses down after exercise, leaving their coats looking and feeling refreshed and clean. Plus, it comes at an affordable price.
Ezi-Groom Cooling Lavender Wash
A cooling, soothing formula that’s ideal for light-coloured horses and doesn’t need to be diluted.
£6.99 for 400ml
We say…
I used this wash after exercise, when my horse felt sticky or sweaty. It was easy to apply with a damp cloth – I just rubbed my horse over with it, and his coat looked and felt great as it dried. A dollop on the cloth was sufficient to do most of his body and it was quick and easy to apply – the bottle has lasted a long time. I really like the smell – it’s not too strong, which is good – and I would say it’s really great value for money.