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Soothing Lavender Shampoo for Horses: Grooming Routine and Use Notes


Comprehensive Details About Our Soothing Lavender Shampoo

Published: August 2020 · Last updated: December 2025

Crafting this shampoo followed the same philosophy that guides every Draw It Out® product. We believe what we leave out matters just as much as what we put in. Below you will find clear answers to the most common questions about how and why this formula was built.

Why Does This Shampoo Not Contain Liniment?

This shampoo is designed to work alongside Draw It Out® Liniment, not duplicate it. Each product has a distinct role in a complete care routine.

The shampoo focuses on gentle cleansing, skin comfort, and relaxation. Liniment is applied afterward, once the coat and skin are clean and receptive. Used together, they create a simple, intentional system without overlap or excess ingredients.

Why Does This Shampoo Produce Very Little Foam?

Foam is often mistaken for cleaning power, but most heavy lather comes from Sodium Lauryl Sulfate or similar agents. These ingredients can strip natural oils and leave skin dry or irritated.

Our formula is sulfate-free and salt-free. It relies on gentle, coconut-derived surfactants that cleanse effectively without aggressive foaming. The result is a cleaner coat, healthier skin, and no residue left behind.

Why Is This Shampoo Clear and Color-Free?

We intentionally avoid dyes and artificial coloring. A clear formula reduces unnecessary additives and keeps the shampoo gentle for horses and handlers alike. What you see is exactly what the formula needs, and nothing more.

What Are the Ingredients in Draw It Out® Lavender Shampoo?

Filtered and Purified Water
Forms a clean, neutral base for the formula.

Coconut-Derived Surfactant Blend
Gently cleans without stripping natural oils from the coat.

Lavender Oil
Known for its calming aroma and skin-soothing properties.

Aloe Vera Extract
Supports hydration and comfort for sensitive skin.

Egyptian Geranium Oil
Adds a clean, natural scent and supports skin balance.

Chamomile Extract
Helps calm irritated skin and maintain coat comfort.

Plant-Derived Preservative
Ensures product stability without harsh synthetic preservatives.


Draw It Out® Soothing Lavender Shampoo is biodegradable, sulfate-free, salt-free, and designed to support your horse before liniment application.

It is a quiet, effective step in a routine built around comfort, recovery, and long-term skin health.

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