Absorbine ShowSheen Shampoo & Conditioner 591 ml

Wet the coat thoroughly first, right down to the skin. Apply the shampoo to a wet sponge, or dilute about 30 ml in about 3.8 litres of water. Start with mane and tail and work the product in well; they need the conditioning most and take the most time.

Then rinse the whole horse with clean water until no lather comes out. Remove excess water with a sweat scraper and let the horse dry out of the wind. To comb mane and tail out easily afterwards, follow up with a detangler.

If you work from a bucket, do not make it too strong: too much shampoo mainly means more rinsing. Stubborn stains are better treated separately before you lather the whole horse.

This shampoo suits anyone wanting a full wash without two products and two passes: after hard work, before a competition, or when the coat starts coming out in spring. The 591 ml bottle is meant for one or two horses.

If you are dealing with yellow stains on a white coat or light legs, a dedicated whitening shampoo works better: the Cavalor Bianco Wash 500 ml or the NAF Brighter Than White 600 g. If you cannot work with water, take the Absorbine Miracle Groom Spray 946 ml. If you only want shine and combability without washing, the Absorbine ShowSheen Hair Polish & Detangler 950 ml is the right choice.

Wet the coat thoroughly. Apply the shampoo to a wet sponge, or dilute about 30 ml in about 3.8 litres of water in a bucket. Start with mane and tail and work the product in well. Then rinse the horse completely with clean water. Absorbine gives no storage advice; simply keep the bottle dry and out of the sun.

Do I still need a conditioner afterwards?
No. Absorbine states that this shampoo replaces a separate conditioner: it cleans and conditions in one step.

How much shampoo do I use per bucket?
Absorbine gives about 30 ml to about 3.8 litres of water. You can also apply it straight onto a wet sponge.

Do I need to rinse thoroughly?
Yes, rinse the whole horse with clean water. According to the brand the shampoo rinses out easily, without residue.

Is this shampoo sulphate-free?
Yes, the brand states free from sulphates and parabens. The cleanser sodium C14-16 olefin sulfonate is a sulfonate, not a sulphate.

What is the pH of this shampoo?
Absorbine calls the formula pH-balanced, but publishes no pH value.

Where do I start washing?
Absorbine advises starting with mane and tail and working the product in thoroughly, then doing the rest of the horse.

Is there a refill or a larger format?
No. Absorbine supplies this shampoo in one 591 ml format.

May I use it before a competition?
Absorbine makes no statement about competition use or withdrawal times. Check your own federation's rules.

• 2-in-1 shampoo and conditioner for horses, 591 ml.
• Cleans and conditions in one step and replaces a separate conditioner.
• Free from sulphates and parabens; with panthenol (provitamin B5) and glycerin.
• The full ingredients list is released by Absorbine.
• Dosage: on a wet sponge or about 30 ml to about 3.8 litres of water.
• Rinse out completely with clean water; according to the brand it rinses out easily.
• The brand calls the formula pH-balanced, without a pH value.