Best Shampoos for Horses

We love the high-quality ingredients and soothing formula that is safe for irritated skin or even wounds.

Premium ingredients such as natural botanical extracts are safe for animals with sensitive areas. pH-balanced to keep your horse's skin healthy and coat shiny. No harsh detergents, synthetic polymers, or petroleum-based products. Safe and high-quality option for use on many different animals – even cats!

All-Purpose Concentrated Shampoo

Doesn't address any specific skin issues, but is a solid general-use shampoo.

Best Bang for the Buck

Aloe Advantage

A great value for very concentrated shampoo (10:1 ratio) that has many of the same ingredients as much pricier versions.

Restores moisture to damaged hair. Leaves a subtle clean and minty scent while deodorizing even the smelliest animals. A formula with aloe and other botanicals that keeps coats shiny. Contains no alcohol.

Mane 'n Tail and Body Shampoo

Some users dislike the scent, but this seems largely due to personal preference.

Straight Arrow

A well-known brand's original formula for gentle cleansing. Many users enjoy it so much they use it themselves as well.

Gentle and non-irritating. Great all-purpose cleanser with high foaming agents and added moisture. Its scent is a recognized fly repellent, which is a nice bonus for animals.

Not a concentrated formula, but a little still goes a long way.

Miracle Coat

Waterless Horse Shampoo

Convenient for quick stain removal, freshening up, or when inclement weather prevents washing with water.

Users have noted that it is a great product for light-colored horses. Gets out tough stains from grass or mud quickly. Added detangling agents make brushing quick and painless.

It was noted that it should not be a replacement for traditional baths all the time, but is a great alternative when needed.

Vetericyn

Medicated Equine Shampoo

Specially formulated to relieve common skin ailments while staying gentle and hydrating.

Convenient foaming spray makes it easy to use. Rinses off easily. Cleans and conditions while addressing issues such as fungus, rain rot, ringworm, and yeast. Contain no sulfates, harsh chemical dyes, or parabens.