Horse Skin & Coat Care Guide | Calm, Condition & Protect Naturally

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Horse Skin & Coat Care — Calm, Condition, Protect

Practical, show-safe care for real barns: settle irritation, shield trouble spots, and keep manes & tails silky without heavy perfumes or harsh solvents.

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What Great Skin & Coat Care Looks Like

The goals

  • Keep skin calm and clean—especially under tack and gear
  • Protect rub-prone areas (girth, pasterns, tail head)
  • Condition manes & tails without buildup or residue

Our approach

  • Minimal-irritant formulas—no menthol sting, no loud perfume
  • Layer products thinly; let skin breathe
  • Daily barn-simple habits that riders actually stick to

Daily Skin & Coat Routine (5–10 minutes)

AM — Quick Check & Protect

PM — Clean & Condition

  • Rinse sweat lines; dry thoroughly
  • Condition mane & tail with ShowBarn Secret® Detangler & Shine (a little goes far)
  • Thin layers > thick globs. Let products absorb before tacking up.

Common Skin Issues (Fast Fixes)

Girth & Boot Rubs

  • Clean and dry the area, check tack fit/liners
  • Use RESTOREaHORSE® 2–4×/day until calm

Scurfy Tail/Mane

  • Rinse sweat, brush loose dander
  • Work Detangler & Shine through ends; avoid heavy build-up at roots

Guides & How-Tos

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Irritation & Minor Rubs

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Skin & Coat FAQs

Can I layer Rapid Relief Cream under tack?

Yes—apply a thin layer on intact skin, let it absorb, and check that gear is clean and dry.

RESTOREaHORSE® vs. Rapid Relief—what’s the difference?

RESTOREaHORSE® is a stay-put liqui-gel for minor scrapes and rubs; Rapid Relief Cream is for irritated, intact skin needing calm coverage.

How often should I condition manes and tails?

1–3× per week depending on work and environment. Use small amounts and focus on mid-lengths to ends.

Will these products leave a strong smell or residue?

No heavy perfumes or harsh solvents. Use thin layers and allow absorption for a clean finish.

Best quick check before tacking up?

Run a hand over girth/saddle areas for grit or dampness; clean/dry as needed and spot-treat early.

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Updated: August 27, 2025 · Built for real riders. Be your horse’s hero—we’ll help you do it.