Grooming kit

9 show basket essentials that might surprise the general public

If a non-horsey person was having a nose through your show ring kit, what would make them look twice?

Nettex Everyday Conditioning shampoo: ‘leaves the coat really clean’ 7/10

Find out how Jamie and Georgi Broom of Lakeside Equestrian Centre rated the Equimins Lavender shampoo in Horse & Hound’s independent group test

Cavalor Equi wash: ‘more of a wash than a deep-cleaning shampoo‘ 6/10

Find out how Jamie and Georgi Broom of Lakeside Equestrian Centre rated the Cavalor Equi wash in Horse & Hound’s independent group test

Equimins Lavender shampoo: ‘good for everyday use after exercise’ 6/10

Find out how Jamie and Georgi Broom of Lakeside Equestrian Centre rated the Equimins Lavender shampoo in Horse & Hound’s independent group test

Mastacare Snow White powder: ‘left my horse very white’ 10/10

Find out how event rider and BHSII Lisa Spence rated this stain remover in Horse & Hound’s group test

NAF Muck Off: ‘effective when given time to work’ 8/10

Equimins Stain Remover: ‘easy to use’ 8/10

Find out how event rider and BHSII Lisa Spence rated this stain remover in Horse & Hound’s independent group test

Nettex Stain Remover: ‘good on grass stains’ 8/10

Carr & Day & Martin Stain Master Green Spot Remover: ‘effective when applied liberally’ 8/10

Leovet Shiny White Stain Eraser Spray: ‘easy to apply’ 7/10

Find out how event rider and BHSII Lisa Spence rated this stain remover in Horse & Hound’s group test

The (tongue-in-cheek) beginners’ guide to the grooming kit

Giving your horse a good groom every day means you can keep them looking smart while keeping an eye out for any problems. Sara Walker explains what you’ll need to do the job...

Carr & Day & Martin Gallop Extra Strength shampoo: ‘long-lasting and effective’ 9/10

Cavalor Star Shine: ‘worth every penny’ 10/10

Equimins Detangler Ultra Silky Spray: ‘versatile, affordable and it lasts’ 8/10

Find out how busy yard owner and hunting enthusiast Harriet Rimmer rated this mane and tail detangler in Horse & Hound’s group test

Nettex Mane & Tail Detangler Spray: ‘a little goes a long way’ 8/10

Leovet 5 Star Detangler: ‘a good conditioning treatment’ 8/10

Smart Grooming Tame the Mane: ‘good for unruly manes’ 8/10

NAF Silky Mane & Tail D-Tangler: ‘a good, effective all-round spray’ 7/10

Showmaster Tail and Mane Silk Deluxe: ‘works well but tricky to apply’ 6/10

Find out how busy yard owner and hunting enthusiast Harriet Rimmer rated this mane and tail detangler in Horse & Hound’s group test

Mastacare Mane and Tail Spray: ‘a budget option with a compact bottle’ 6/10