After many years of sharing my DIY Horse Stuff on the blog, I wanted to create this round up post of my favorites, and give you all an easy place to get started.
I first began with do-it-yourself horse care out of sheer necessity. My limited budget just didn’t allow for expensive store bought products!
And then I began to realize…
Did my horses care if their coat conditioner is store bought? Is it really any better? The conclusion I came to is ABSOLUTELY not!
After a few years of trial and error, I’ve put together this collection of great recipes and projects that can replace most of the products on the tack store shelf at a fraction of the price.
Shopping Tip:💲 To quickly find the best DIY Horse Supplies that are used here, check out the Resources page.
DIY Horse Recipes
Easy horse care recipes you can make at home!
This leave-in spray adds moisture and shine, without any stickiness.
Ingredients include:
Fractionated Coconut Oil, Vegetable Glycerin, Witch Hazel, Essential Oils (optional), Distilled Water.
Help to improve the health of your horse’s scalp and strengthen the existing hair. Ingredients Include:
Castor Oil, Oil(s) of your choice*, Essential Oils (optional)
*I use a mix of castor/jojoba/neem oil. See the blog post for more options.
This recipe uses my favorite coconut based Castile Soap for a deep clean.
Ingredients include:
Dr. Bronners Liquid Soap, Jojoba Oil, Fractionated Coconut Oil, Vegetable Glycerin, Witch Hazel and Essential Oils (optional)
Perfect for the shows or travelling, these wipes are convenient and easy to make.
Ingredients include:
Cloth, Distilled Water, Witch Hazel, Fractionated Coconut Oil and Essential Oils (optional)
If you’re in a pinch, this can be made from ingredients you probably already have at home.
Ingredients include:
Hair Conditioner, Baby Oil, White Vinegar, Water
This homemade, DIY natural fly spray recipe uses essential oils to deter flies, mosquitoes and other insects. It's great for riders too!
Want more great recipes? Find them all here!
DIY Horse Projects & Crafts
These are the top DIY projects, crafts and hacks from the blog!
Top 10 DIY Gifts for Horse Lovers
10 DIY Barn Hacks
5 DIY Farm Hacks
10 Easy DIY Horse Care Tips
10 DIY Tips for Organizing the Barn
If you’re looking for more great DIY Horse Care Recipes, you’re in luck!
I wrote the Savvy Guide to DIY Horse Care to provide a simple and easy to follow guide for my readers.
This e-book will walk you through the basics of choosing the right ingredients to create a specialized program for your horse.
You don’t need experience or special equipment; it can all be done right in your home with many products you already have in your kitchen!
>>Get started today!<< (for less than the cost of a bottle of fly spray!)
What’s your favorite DIY horse stuff?
Happy Riding,
Thanks for these great and awesome suggestions!
I would definitely try it.
Author
You’re welcome 🙂
Hey I was wondering do you make diy halters and if you do could you add them?
hi! I was wondering if you could come up with some horse crafts that I can make at home!
Author
Great idea! I’d love to do more horse crafts 🙂 You can also check out this older post for some ideas: https://www.savvyhorsewoman.com/2013/11/top-10-diy-gifts-for-horse-lovers.html