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.

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.

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

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Materials

• 1 cup Dr. Bronners Liquid Soap
• 1 tsp. Jojoba Oil
• 1 tsp. Fractionated Coconut Oil
• 2 tsp. Vegetable Glycerin
• 2 tsp. Witch Hazel
• Essential Oils (optional)

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

Notes

This works out to about $5 for 8 oz. or $20 per liter. Not bad!

For best results follow up with a rinse of diluted Apple Cider Vinegar (see Apple Cider Vinegar for Horses for details), I do the same for my hair too (approximately 1 tbsp of ACV per 1 liter of water).

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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