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.
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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
Materials
Instructions
- Gently mix the ingredients in any container with a lid.
- Apply to your horse's wet coat, mane and tail.
- Rinse thoroughly (see notes below)
- 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).
Have extra ingredients? Try my other DIY recipes:
Grooming Wipes
Coat Conditioner
Hand Scrub
Thanks for sharing! What is the witch hazel for?
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
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!
Which essential oils do you prefer to use?
does the shampoo realy work?
I made this today and used it on my Tri Color Paint who was extremely dirty and stained. Worked great