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[@kaylynmurphy1377]

As someone who shows American Paints. We don’t even use puurple shampoos. We just use original dawn blue dish soap and we get so many compliments on how white they are

[@susanmol3389]

If Dawn dish soap can clean the oil off of baby ducks, rust, grease, etc, it can probably clean the yellow out of a horse tail. Great comment!

[@sophiehaubold3817]

You just have to condition it really good afterwards cause it can dry the tail out.

[@annrossi8554]

I use glycerin saddle soap. Got this idea from a really old farrier and boy does it whiten. It also coats the hair strands so some may not like this .

[@phacialoveskakashi2119]

That was my first thought when he said whiten, to go to the purple shampoos. I mean, groomers use it on dog fur, i doubt it could hurt a horse's tail hair.

[@shelbyquarnberg5729]

OMG I use to show sheep and we would always wash them with Dawn dish soap as well. It was the only thing that took the grease out of them so we could shear them clean. And my dad would always say "if it can cut grease from an oil spill it'll work on your show sheep".

[@DelilahBug49]

I owned a grey for years and the bottom of his tail was basically all white. The best thing to use is a pure vinegar soak for ten minutes to break up the natural stains, and then wash that out really well with a blueing shampoo to counteract the yellow that's left ☺

[@mgj6625]

My riding coach's pony has a pure white tail and she makes a paste out of chalk and water and puts it on to the tail and then brushes it off when it's dry, the dirt sticks to the chalk and comes right off. She gets a lot of compliments because of how clean it is.

[@nozee77]

Interesting idea. Chalk is very alkaline though, it might be a good idea to counteract that with a vinegar rinse afterwards. 😉

[@MyuNeptune]

He is standing so much better btw!! I'm so glad!

[@janicemichaloski5292]

Emporio was so patient such a good boy He is a beautiful horse

[@tia4263]

I love how we all have those horse friends that makes us feel like we need to do more and look better 🥰

[@felinehoi]

Matt saying ‘Dreft’ is genius haha. Good to know I don’t have to use ketchup tho 🥲

[@ponyparty28]

Love Jesse's idea of sectioning the tail out for each product! As a science teacher this speaks to my scientific method mind!

[@biddydibdab9180]

As a grey haired granny here’s my suggestion from one who knows yellowy hair: laundry bluing added to the final rinse. Removes yellow nicely. Ketchup might work because of the natural acidity. I’ve used tomato sauce on a blonde dog who had a run in with a skunk and it left him with a nice shiny coat.

[@paulamckibben1317]

Can't tell you how excited I am that you're FINALLY getting a new washer and dryer!!!.. don't have horses so that was the highlight of the video for me 😅🤣😂

[@WolfieSilveira]

regarding the baking soda and white vinegar, the vinegar is supposed to activate the baking soda, so maybe use lemon juice instead, if you didnt feel it did enough without the vinegar

[@juliasturdevant9289]

The ketchup is acidic and can make the soda work as well.

[@jgirr5824]

Thank you Matt! Always enjoy your reviews and diy's - glad you brought us along - ❤🥰🥰❣

[@mollyhidle3054]

Omg, try Dawn Power Wash!! My sister just called me so excited. She has a horse with a white, previously yellow, tail. The mare had some health issues that caused her to have very loose manure, hence the discoloration. Anyway, we had been discussing how awesome Dawn power wash is in the kitchen. The next day she was shampooing the mares tail, again & just couldn’t get it white. She had the thought that maybe the power wash would help. She applied it, let it set for a few minutes, then rinsed it & omg, her tail was white!! I can’t wait to try it on my 2 pintos….

[@m.encinas2150]

How did it work for your horses?

[@jimdempsey7129]

In🇨🇦 I use Dove dishwashing soap for everything. It is very gentle and even takes oil off wildlife.

[@cottonlusitano]

We have Grumme Grönsåpa("GreenSoap") in Sweden, its basically just a household soap for whatever, floors, kitchen yada yada. Its made out of tree oil and is super kind to the skin so I use it all over the horse. Always kept my horse sparkling white (when i could be bothered to wash him).

[@lifeinthesaddle7002]

I can relate with the "bothered to wash him" i dont wash my mare bc horses will be horses. But i will probably wash her more often when i start riding her (shes being broken in, and in a training program now🤠)

[@wernerdanler2742]

I was about to say while you were washing Emporio's tail, "it's a good thing Jessa is not there, or he'd have a lot to say about what you are doing." Then Jesse shows up at the end. 😆 🤣 😂 My mother used to use this stuff called "blueing" when I was a kid many many moons ago. She used it on white cloths in the wash to whiten them. I don't know if you can still get it, but if you can, you might try that, Matt. It looks like Emporio is doing much better and is so patient about having his tail messed with.

[@margsmith5134]

We used laundry rinse for ultra bright white on our white show horses. In Australia, "Bluo" + "Bag Blue". Both were deep blue but u only use a small amount in your final rinse. My Great Nan used it on sheets, table cloths, white clothing. Some women use it on their hair. Cheap way to get white, shiny hair 🤗🌻

[@MCB-TODAY]

The baking soda needs the vinegar to really work. If you make a paste with the baking soda, apply to tail and then spray a good amount of vinegar, it will bubble and "lift" the dirt. Try it at home: in your kitchen sink, mix baking soda with a little water, it will make a thick paste, then pour vinegar on it. It will bubble. That's what you need on the tail. Don't apply to the bone, top of tail. The ketchup works if you follow it with a good wash, with dish soap. If that fails to remove stains, try Orvus Soap. That stuff is magical.

[@rainaspafford]

He looks amazing Matt!!!

[@nelltaylor8171]

Washing up liquid is ok occasionally but it is exceptionally drying on hair. If it was me, I would wash and get it white and then find a tail bag that can be left on. Absolutely lovely to see him standing so much better. I always hear of Dawn dish soap but I don’t think I’ve ever seen it for sale anywhere outside of the USA. ❤🇩🇰

[@kowgyrl]

He would looking stunning with a dyed solid black tail!!!!🤩🖤

[@suzannerichards4885]

You tried the baking soda shampoo and clear vinegar thing on Bear remember? It worked nicely on Bear. I have a friend who has a white Connemara and swears by White Horse Equine Bright White Shampoo. I wanted to try on my Haflinger who evidently has no shame about her tail...something about not needing to impress anybody.

[@donnahenderson511]

I feel your pain, we have a grey too... Prevention is better than cure, once you get the white with what ever product you use, then add a generous handful of coconut oil or baby oil to the tail and massage it in, this helps to give the tail a coating to help stop it soaking up the staining from sand, urine, other bedding related stains plus it stops mud from sticking to it if you turn out and the grounds wet, makes it alot easier to brush and leaves the tail shiny, and silky

[@dekadonut]

I used to use Net curtain cleaner on my grey tails - worked a treat

[@juliasturdevant9289]

All of the products you have will work if used correctly. The secret to getting them to work well, is to leave them on for a reasonable amount of time. The baking soda mixed with the dish soap and you need to put it in and leave it for a while, like half an hour. Then you can add some acid like the ketchup or vinegar, or lemon juice to the coated hair and massage in. Wait 5 minutes or so, then rinse out well. If it lightened enough, condition heavily and let dry.

[@crvvegt]

Blueing. Used in laundry to whiten. Used it on my gray Arabian

[@Kathiemin]

I use the Bakingsoda, vinegar and dishsoap methode, when i have dishes that are burned. But it only activates when you ad vinegar ;)

[@shannontenhoope8292]

Love the way you say dreft! 😂

[@majja070994]

I find oiling the hair regularly between washes helps the yellowing too. Protects the hair from stains ^^ i favor Cowboy Magic Deetangle and shine oil/serum. But Baby oil works well too ^^

[@nolaquev]

Lemon juice is great too mixed with dish soap

[@annrossi8554]

A really old farrier had me use Glycerin saddle soap and boy does it whiten. It does coat the hair stands though.

[@dianeglimes3169]

I have a gray mare, whose tail is always yellow, so are use baking soda, mixed with mane and tail and it works great.

[@bonnietoriani3189]

Matt,,, I used. Dawn dish detergent. The blue on. It makes white ,,, socks and tails become whiter💕

[@HeavenlyiceDream]

I have a chestnut warmblood with a white mane and tail. I go to sally's beauty supply and buy purple shampoo and then after rinsing that, I use dawn dish soap to make sure all the shampoo is out and it works brilliantly to keep his whites white Edit here Isn't Dreft a laundry soap , not a dish soap?

[@laureradloff1616]

As professional stylist, you may want to try your process reversed. Once your purple shampoo deposits the purple, you want it to stay there:)

[@patrician1234]

Dreft is a baby laundry detergent

[@EXROBOWIDOW]

It appears that the Dreft which Matt bought is a European version of dish soap.

[@angeldivine408]

Chestnut with a white tail/ mane here too!

[@MissKing722]

Dawn! Just the normal one. Its a very very good cleaning dish soap, and its completely safe for animals and skin. It cleans pretty well so beware of being a bit dry after, so use conditioner or lotion for skin. ^-^ Still watch all your videos and love every one! Anticipating every upload. (:

[@laurenirby3782]

Matt! You're so funny!

[@p95083]

@Matt Harnacke Chamomile tea also helps lighten the horse's hair, as well as lemon juice, baking soda and baking powder does. Greats from the Baltic Sea close to Sweden 🇸🇪

[@2dogs4horses]

Baby powder (talc free if you can). Just sprinkle it through the tail when you groom and it will look Whiter than White. The illusion of white is cheap and easy!!!

[@gusgus8134]

Vinegar with a veterinary long glove tired or clipped over. We would give it 20 min soak. Works everytime!

[@janeregan2930]

Have you tried the purple shampoo and conditioner for grey hair?

[@shonamcwilliam4171]

I always used net curtain whitener on my greys manes and tails. Now I get purple shampoo is easy to buy, it works but not as well.

[@serfy1056]

We owned a Welsh pony stud which consisted of only grey ponies and we used Purple shampoo mixed with Grandpa powder to get the pearly white

[@arminpierle4683]

Orvus wa paste cleaner is the best product to use, we use it with the Arabians to make them shine for competition

[@abbieroyse-qu1nl]

I use provoke go icy toning hair mask in my show ponies tail and it instantly gets rid of the yellow! It also makes his tail super soft

[@victoriahongisto2903]

In sweden we have this very mild soap called lactacyd. It’s sold i pharmacys and its the BEST at removing everyyhing from the horses.

[@plove523]

Could be the conditioner you used. They make non yellowing conditioner for silver or white human hair. Usually comes in a purple bottle.

[@sermoneforrest2776]

As someone who used to show horses in Oz, Magic silver white is the best ever for grey horses.

[@lindamariew]

The best schampo for greys I have ever used is Absorbine Show Clean Mane and Tail Whitener. I´m not sure they make it any more but if you can find it you should try it!

[@veryvigliotte1752]

Have you ever tried purple shampoo? It helps to get rid of on brassy coloring and I believe it would help loghten and brighten the white hairs in his tail

[@lilithsu2888]

He literally said in the Video, that he doesn't like using purple shampoo 😂

[@maggiepie8810]

Emporio is such a champ lmao. He's keeping up with the ketchup in his tail. 😂😂😂

[@WinePunk]

For my poodles when they get dingy, a bit of hydrogen peroxide and woolite like 1/4 cup peroxide to like two teaspoons woolite, which is a washing detergent for delicate fabrics for their first wash then second wash with their regular shampoo. Brightens their coat right up, only need to use it like twice a year.

[@jackie8292]

Johnson baby shampoo will work use conditioner afterwards!

[@kjlovestoski9335]

Dreft you should find in the laundry detergent area. It is used to wash baby clothes....I find it in a box...

[@anne-marie3415]

Why didn’t you try the purple/silver shampoo from the supermarket? Works so well!

[@suzannegray840]

The purple/silver shampoo really gets the yellow out. Gives true silver color.

[@harinu9339]

Because it’s not the purpose of the video, but I agree this is top tier

[@rustymcnitt5508]

Matt played this video again because something caught my eye on Emporio. It's on his right rear near his upper thigh area, noticed a good size what looked like a lump about the size of a grapefruit. Is this part of his muscle area or did you see what I was talking about. Truly love Emporio and hope nothing is wrong. Thank you for sharing this interesting test with different products. When I HD long hair as a child it would be rinsed in vinegar water. Got all soap out and kept soft and healthy. Going to watch your next video now. Best always Rusty in Oklahoma

[@Sankutenku]

If you speak of the part on his knee (next to his man parts) Its a muscle. It bulges like that because he's constantly flexing up his back end, either his really tense because of the washing or pain that makes him flex his muscles. He's also shivering a lot because of this. If you look at his knee.

[@dcrouch1980]

Never expected the ketchup to work since regardless you needs soap to really get it moving. Showing Palominos for years we used ORVUS paste which was common with the show cattle people and that got out any stain and left tails bright white. Nice thing about it was you bought it by the 5lb bucket and it lasted for years. BTW-was that a spoiler with the number of horses??

[@virginiaworden2558]

I see ...laundry BLUEING was mentioned again....if you can find that..I would try it. ❤❤❤❤

[@jhorvers]

Look at the results Jaimy of Haflingers King en Bo gets with Driehoek vloeibare groene zeep (liquid green soap). The tail of her Haflingers are super white after washing with that stuff and a liter costs just a few euros!

[@brooke7464]

I do think Emporio's tail looks much paler. Staining can be hard to get out. You might need to make that paste again and really work it in the hair follicles and wait for a while. White vinegar does work well but if you can't get it maybe try lemon juice ? It worked for me and yes you will need to do a really good moisturizer treatment. Emporio does have a thick tail so maybe work in sections ?

[@mandycook9037]

In England dreft is the name of laundry soap flakes try looking in that section matt. Or try laundry blue used for whitening net curtains.

[@N_v_G]

In the Netherlands that would be Biotex (green, not the blue version). The enzymes in it do good work.

[@juliebowers550]

In USA it's for baby clothes

[@TaylorParnell]

OMG I HAVE TO TRY THIS ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤ I JUST DID A WEEK IN MY LIFE WOULD LOVE TO SEE YOURS ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@mickyms3999]

And also dreft works way better! Just a higher quality dish soap. Or use "groene zeep" wich means green soap thats also used for house cleaning

[@bettym9160]

Reckitt Blue worked the best for the tail of my leopard appaloosa that i showed years ago. Her tail got so silky white you could see trough it. Het tail was a lot thinner then your horse though. But unfortunately they stopped making Reckitt Blue.

[@Seanax100]

Green soap (groenezeep) is the best for white (tail ect)

[@deborahlunt3478]

I used to use blue dish soap and it was dazzling

[@RubyMushroom]

we used to let the tail sit in a bucket with soap for a while, rinse and do it again. that may help?

[@kristiwetsel9531]

Need the vinegar 1O min In a bag , 😊and dawn. ❤

[@PiffMimz]

I have a pinto arabian and she has a 50% white tail 🤪 I use a soap called Lactacyd which makes the tail and legs white as snow 🤩

[@akalessi]

U.S. sub here 👋🏻 my paint gelding’s half white tail gets absurdly brown as does his white legs and I’ve tried it all.. we use the product called Orvus and it’s a game changer and makes life so much easier. p.s. Emporio is a gorgeous boy nonetheless ☺️

[@virginiaworden2558]

Using a good brush may help and corn starch....

[@heatherbennett6036]

Try peroxide, blue dawn dish detergent, and baking soda.👍

[@michelineduvieusart2439]

Big kudos to Emporio for his patience! 🥰👏 When you used the Ketchup, I felt like I was watching a horror movie! Your bloody hands... OMG!!! 😱😂 Good results with baking soda and dishwashing detergent, white vinegar would have accentuated the result but your Big Boy is superb! 😍🔥 Thanks for sharing your experiences with us. 💙

[@debbieashton4976]

Vinegar with the baking soda works better. You can wash first with dish soap (Dawn here in U.S.).

[@michelineduvieusart2439]

@@debbieashton4976 I totally agree with you but Matt didn't find vinegar 😕

[@debbieashton4976]

@@michelineduvieusart2439 I know Matt could not find vinegar, but viewers should know the products go together for best results. 😊

[@michelineduvieusart2439]

@@debbieashton4976 I think the viewers know the qualities of soda mixed with vinegar . Some people use other products for the care of their horses and are also satisfied.

[@debbieashton4976]

@@michelineduvieusart2439 okey dokey Micheline. My mistake to ever venture on social media. I forget.

[@taylahaustin2255]

Sards wonder soap bar will take the yellow out of his tail! Not sure if it’s available to you but I thought it was worth mentioning

[@yvonneschouten8973]

I have a Palomino and use the purple shampoo and dawn at times to get it white 🤷‍♀did you ever make the video with the professional horse products to get his tail white?

[@c_and_l]

Have you considered a tail bag?

[@whoissashaanyway9654]

I had to stop to post: make a slightly runny paste of dawn dish soap, baking soda and peroxide and rub it in really well and let it sit for an hour then rinse it. It works for stain removal for clothes and people swear by it. I use it and it does work. Dawn is pH neutral so you can wash painted cabinets with it and it won't ruin them.

[@lydiablondt]

Zilvershampoo gebruiken voor de staart?

[@rodneywroten2994]

was the tail whiter when you got him , or could that be color of the tail?

[@biancawalters1517]

I have had my black paint horse since july 2nd last year and his tail is a lot worse along with his legs. I have not been able to wash him due to it being winter so bbn it is too cold.

[@mickyms3999]

I think for the ketchup hack you need to rinse out or quickly wash the tail first to get some of the dirt out because ketchup isnt shampoo so it doesnt "wash". Red cancelss out green tho, so the red stain in tomato's cancels out the green/ yellow isch color. Thats why people say if blonde hair stains from like chlorine in pools ketchup can work. I think a good purple shampoo works better on horses tails tho since they are not blonde

[@lukeking8445]

Matt you need to try orvus… I used this on a mare that would pee and poo on her tale could never get the stains out until I tried this it made her take so white please do a video on it

[@anubisblueNK]

Try a blue whitening shampoo for dogs.

[@danebrk]

I think you should dye the tail black, it would look amazing!

[@LadydogC]

As old woman, use the purple shampoo that we use..use every time and you will not have yellow. Also, years ago, we used cheap dish soap with clorox bleach. Soap the tail, pour bleach over it, give a good rub half a minute then rinse very good, rinse again then use conditioner, leave conditioner on for the day then rinse it out. Tails NO meat areas.

[@EXROBOWIDOW]

I'm impressed with how white my cats' paws are. My first cat wasn't that way; his white areas became yellower as he got older. It could be that his cat food had artificial food colors that stained his fur. Now I have multiple cats with snowy white paws, and I believe there are no artificial food colors in their food. So have you considered why your horse's tail is yellow? Though I thought that just naturally happened with this type of coloration. Hydrogen peroxide is a traditional bleach for human hair ("peroxide blonde"), but I wouldn't risk it if you want a white tail. Instead of vinegar, you can use lemon juice. I don't know about ketchup, but tomato juice is a traditional remedy for skunk spray. I would think that tomato juice would stain. Vinegar, lemon juice, and tomato juice are all acidic. A paste of straight baking soda + water helps remove brown stains from cookware. I once read that at dog shows, the groomers used talcum powder to whiten the dogs' coats. Even back then (1970s), they warned against letting your dog breathe the powder, because it's bad for the lungs. Recently, people have finally figured out that the same is true for baby powder. Well, duh! The tail not bending with soap + baking soda had me laughing out loud!

[@daniellewelch2430]

Any advice for someone who has ridden western her whole life and just bought a dressage saddle?

[@desireroblox3562]

Vinegar acts like an acid because it is an acid, so I would recommend uing tiny bit of purple shampoo mixed with vinegar and baking soda so the chemical reaction combined with purple undertone will make it white.

[@melaniehochuli4728]

I think the baking soda would work better with some acid/vinegar because it needs to be activated first! Baking powder would need the acid to be activated

[@mamabear1260]

DAWN DISH SOAP !!! I have a white and red dog and when I wash him with Dawn dish soap I call him bright white because I cant believe how bright he lQQks in the sun. I have to squint he is so bright. He could be stained from walking on the blacktop or mud and his legs turn bright white. I hope you try it.

[@law7897]

Didn’t you try a good hack on Bear’s tail, a while ago? xx

[@ofautumnfrenchbulldogs6767]

A little fyi for the future: there's a difference between baking powder and baking soda. And when you use baking soda you need an acid to 'activate' it (in this case the vinegar). Thought I'd share because until a year ago I also did not have this knowledge 😅

[@mandyweijters3810]

I just use silver shampoo it works on blond hair but also on a white tail

[@TF1-10E]

lucky brides shampoo i use it on Stormy's feet to pop the white and it's horsey safe

[@Sunsetluver1]

Didn’t you do a similar thing on Bare’s tail?

[@kingagrabinski8849]

Actually, the mix that works on keratin is dish soap with baking soda, vinegar dissolve in water, but it needs to sit.

[@marijkeschuilenburg902]

Maybe you can use driehoek zeep

[@aslansgirl9014]

30volume hairdresser peroxide mixed with conditioner. Leave in 15 minutes. Rinse.

[@Fiona.and.I]

You can try 2 more things made for human hair. One is blue shampoo, it technically cancels out orange, but it might work on the end of the tail. Second is a silver hair rinse (not one made for gray hair, but one that actually has gray/silver pigments in it). You have to dilute it with water and dip the tail in it for a while. You do not rinse it. This should handle the yellowish end that you ended up with in this video. I live in Poland and they are very cheap here (like 1-2 USD per bottle), I could send you one if you can't get it in Netherlands.

[@caroldavis5877]

You should try shampoo for gray hair. You can get it at a salon.

[@eneu5762]

As a kid my mom used to wash my hair with ketchup after swim practice. Blonde hair turns green from chlorine and ketchup did wonders in that regard

[@Kalypsoo]

Ketchup is red and neutralize green. Here the tail is yellow so what he needs is purple, the complementary color

[@EquineMetalhead]

I think Emporio has yellow in his mane and tail. It seems natural. Anyways, great video!