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Haydog

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I was wondering if they make a brush or something to clean there hoofs or if it madders what you use like a scrub brush or a washcloth.and is there a shampoo that i need to use. i have just been using baby shampoo to wash him.
 

TimiyaAlexa

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you can pretty much use any brush that works on their feet. and as for soap we usually just use a cheap dish soap or cheap human sampoo. but if you use dish soap make sure you condition his hair.
 

Haydog

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i have been using this mix of main and tail conditioner vinegar and clean sheen then adding a bit of water is that good for him or not so good
 

bwl1101

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Personally I like the dollar store of 10 for 10 at krogers for my shampoo. As far as conditioner, same applies but I usally mix the conditioner up in a bucket with some water then dump it over them. Id save ur vinegar and kleen sheen for after u blow him out and are working hair. JMO
 

Haydog

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thanks that helps alot and another thing sometimes he his really hard to walk what should i do about that
 

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Careful not to use soap too often or too much.  Dries the skin badly unless regularly and thoroughly conditioned.

Good luck!
 

bwl1101

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Until they start walking really well, I try to have someone walk behind them and tail them. Also a donkey will help that also.
 

TimiyaAlexa

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yes i agree. save the vinegar and klean sheen for after hes dry. use a regular conditioner after you wash. and what do you mean hes hard to work with. the more you work with him the better hell get. when you realize hes started to act up while you do certain things do those things over and over and hell realized hes not going to win. just make sure you dont put yourself in danger!
 

Haydog

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i am home schooled so i get to work with him for 3 to 4 hours a day but he is a kicker and i have been trying to get him to stop by doing the things he kicks at but it just doesn't seem to help
 

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In the summer we use mane n tail conditioner, vinegar, and a little undiluted fly spray mixed with water in a bucket and dump it over them.  Then we use a massage brush, go down first then go forward, after that blow him dry.
 

TimiyaAlexa

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how long has he been kicking. the biggest thing is not showing fear. if they know you are scared they wont stop. and it may sound dumb but if you stand really close to him he cant kick you unless he pulls away then kicks. but continue doing what he doesnt seem to like. constantly touch his legs. if you are using a metal comb on his legs and he kicks at that try a plastic one.
 

Haydog

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I am not afraid of him anymore and I am always standing right next to him but he always  kicks forward he has only back kicked 3 or4 times
 
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