# Horse Body Wash: How to Choose the Right Shampoo

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A good horse body wash cleans without stripping the coat's natural oils. Ferro's [Revive Shampoo](/product/revive-shampoo/) is the everyday default — gentle, plant-oil based, and safe for regular use. Switch to [Repel Oil Shampoo](/product/repel-oil-shampoo/) during fly season, or reach for Reluminate to brighten a grey coat between full washes. Most horses only need a full bath every few weeks, not after every ride.

## How to pick the right body wash for the job

Not every wash has to do the same job. [Revive Shampoo](/product/revive-shampoo/) is a full-body cleanser built on plant oils and magnesium, mild enough for weekly use without drying the coat out. When flies are heavy, [Repel Oil Shampoo](/product/repel-oil-shampoo/) cleans the same way but leaves a botanical, oil-based finish behind. For a grey or white horse fighting yellow staining, Reluminate Shampoo is a clarifying wash built on chamomile flower water and aloe.

- Everyday coat cleaning: Revive Shampoo
- Fly season or heavy bug pressure: Repel Oil Shampoo
- Grey or white coat with yellowing or stable stains: Reluminate Shampoo

## Wash Less, Not More

Full baths strip natural oils faster than most owners realize. A weekly or biweekly wash is plenty for most horses. Between baths, spot-clean sweat marks and manure stains with a damp cloth instead of reaching for a full lather. See [how often to wash a horse](/guides/how-often-to-wash-a-horse/) and [how to wash a horse step by step](/guides/how-to-wash-a-horse-step-by-step/) for the full routine, plus [drying properly afterward](/guides/how-to-dry-a-horse-after-washing/) so the coat doesn't sit damp.

- Wet the coat fully before applying shampoo, so it rinses out completely later.
- Work the shampoo in with your hands, going with the direction of hair growth.
- Rinse until the water runs clear and no residue is left behind.
- Scrape or towel off the excess water before turnout, especially in cold weather.

A wash, not a medicine

Repel Oil Shampoo is a bathing wash you rinse out, not a leave-on fly spray. Its citronella, lemongrass, tea tree, and eucalyptus work as botanical insect deterrents — gentler than synthetic repellent sprays, but shorter-lived too. Reluminate brightens and clarifies buildup on grey and white coats; it isn't a violet-pigment toning shampoo. Neither product treats, cures, or prevents skin disease. If you see genuine skin irritation or infection, call your vet.