How to Brighten the White Marks on Your Horse

Accentuating your horse's white markings will help your horse's chrome shine and get the judge to notice you.

Things You'll Need

  • Hoof Paint
  • Towels
  • Water
  • Bon Ami Cleanser
  • French Grooming Chalk
  • Water Bucket
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Instructions

    • 1

      Gather a bucket with water, a clean towel, Bon Ami cleanser and French white grooming chalk.

    • 2

      Apply dry French grooming chalk to the white blaze, strip or bald places on your horse's face.

    • 3

      Dip the towel in the water, and with the towel draped over your fingers, wipe around the edges of the white area to remove chalk from any colored areas of your horse's face.

    • 4

      Pour a liberal amount of Bon Ami into your palm and apply it to the white portions of your horse's legs. Add enough to completely cover the white areas.

    • 5

      Use the powder to whiten any dirty spots on the horse's body (except the face) in white areas.

    • 6

      Jog your horse to remove any excess powder.

    • 7

      Wipe along the outline of white areas on the legs to remove powder from colored areas.

    • 8

      Remove the dust from your horse's hooves.

    • 9

      Apply hoof paint or polish.