Friday, December 11, 2009

Horse show makeup help?

I'm going in horse shows but I want to start using horse makeup. Any help?Horse show makeup help?
Its actually illegal to use horse make up to cover up blemishes or scars because those are used to identify horses. Not really enforced though. In conformation classes it is prohibited. To be honest I have never seen it enforced since it really is not a problem in my area. In areas where horses are stolen I could see that being enforced.





If you are referring to whiteners for stockings or white markings, that is ok. There are a few different products out there that can brighten white markings. There is your basic baby powder that you use very sparingly. make sure you take a very fine brush to take off excess. There are sprays, Shapleys I believe is a good brand and very popular on the QH circuits. That's probably your safest bet. Easy to apply and looks great. As with anything, don't over do it because it will look caked on and very fake. There are also creams but they don't seem to work as well and tend to flake off. There is also chalk if you have a small area you are trying to cover.


You can use baby oil or a gloss product to enhance the facial features. Again, this is seen more on the breed circuits. Just apply a very small amount so your horses face does not appear greasy.





Honestly, the best thing to do is get some products and try them all out BEFORE the show and see which holds up best for your horse. But remember to leave the enhancers to a minimal so your horse looks natural not fake. There is a fine line that takes practice to get that look.Horse show makeup help?
we need more details, like what classes are you doing? hatler, trail jumping pleasure, trail? and what the horse make up is for, scars, blemishes, or just enhancements.
What is the flore? ie do'es he have a scare or is he mismarked?
check dover saddlery. they have cute shiny stuff for you horse's hooves and coat.

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