DIY Natural Horse Shampoo Recipe {Printable}


This DIY natural horse shampoo recipe is one of my favorites to have on hand. I use it for my horses, dogs, kids, and my own hair with great results.

I love all the natural horse products on the market today, but not always the price tag!

In my experience this recipe works just as well as the $30+ per liter brands and is super easy to make.

DIY Natural Horse Shampoo Recipe (for Riders too!) by Savvy Horsewoman

The main ingredient in the top natural shampoos is usually a coconut based soap, and for this recipe I always use Dr. Bronners Organic Liquid Castile Soap.

In my experience it’s by far the best in quality and price.

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💲  If you can get it for under $18, grab it. It’s a great deal! Check the current price here.

In a pinch you can use it straight from the bottle, but the addition of oils, glycerin, witch hazel and essential oils really gives it an extra boost (it can also be too drying on its own).

Since I have lots of essential oils I usually go for the unscented option, but you can also choose one with it already added (Tea Tree is awesome!) to save a step.

DIY Natural Horse Shampoo Recipe

DIY Natural Horse Shampoo Recipe

Instructions

  1. Gently mix the ingredients in any container with a lid.
  2. Apply to your horse's wet coat, mane and tail.
  3. Rinse thoroughly (see notes below)
  4. Repeat if needed to remove tough stains
I recommend starting with a small batch and adjusting it to meet your needs. For my own hair this mix is perfect, but I’ll often add extra oils for a horse with a dry coat.

Have extra ingredients? Try my other DIY recipes:

Grooming Wipes
Coat Conditioner
Hand Scrub


DIY Natural Horse Shampoo Recipe (for Riders too!) by Savvy Horsewoman

 


6 Comments

  1. Christine
    September 12, 2015 / 4:59 am

    Thanks for sharing! What is the witch hazel for?

    • Savvy Horsewoman
      September 13, 2015 / 9:09 pm

      Witch Hazel is great for removing stains and good for the skin/scalp too! For more info check out my post Witch Hazel for Horses – Top 5 Uses

  2. Dana Benjamin
    December 31, 2015 / 9:46 pm

    I love to create my own horsey products when I can, it not only saves money but I think it is healthier for the horses without all those chemicals. Thanks for sharing!

  3. Anonymous
    September 28, 2016 / 1:48 am

    Which essential oils do you prefer to use?

  4. vivianne
    July 10, 2019 / 10:03 am

    does the shampoo realy work?

  5. Marie Ashley
    August 18, 2020 / 1:10 pm

    I made this today and used it on my Tri Color Paint who was extremely dirty and stained. Worked great

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