Frequently Asked Questions

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If you have a question about something NOT listed here, please email 1stinlineshampoo@gmail.com. We will be happy to respond and add to our FAQ post.

How often can I wash my horse with your product?

Every day, if you want. We specifically developed the formula to be gentle and pH balanced (for horses) for regular washings during show season. There are no drying agents in the formula to dry or irrated the skin, actually just the opposite, we added ingredients that would sooth, moisterize and protect your horse.

What makes your shampoo so different than others I've tried?

Our shampoo was developed over 25 years ago by a Samoyed dog breeder who wanted the best, not only for her dogs but, all show animals. A product that would help animals stay bright white, bring out their natural coloring, protect their skin, detangle and prevent matting. The chemist she chose to help develope the product was a Organic Chemist who had received his PHD in Organic Chemistry from Cornell University. Together they set out to build a natural, organic, safe and effective shampoo and conditioner that would clean the coat while moisturizing and protecting the skin with the frequent washing show animals receive preparing for a show.

What developed was 1st In Line Class Shampoo & 1st In Line Silk Conditioner. Natural and organic shampoo and conditioner that thoroughly cleans your horse without leaving any residue (which can cause skin irritation, dandruff & matting of the coat). The leave in conditioner not only protects your horses coat but sooths the skin with its natural healing ingredients. The leave in conditioner is so soft it won’t weigh down your horses tail or mane but helps give it body and shine.

The product they developed is perfectly PH balanced for your pets’ skin and doesn’t contain any oils, bleach or bluing agents which can be harsh on the skin.

Itchy, Irritated skin, what can I do for my horse?

Dry, itchy and irritated skin can be cause by environmental factors like pollen, insect bites, or allergic reaction to grooming products, dandruff and dry skin. The first thing to do is to identify what is causing the irritation and try to remove that hazard from your pet if possible (food allergies, insects, grooming products etc.). Sometimes that irritation comes from left over residue from some pet products. With 1st In Line Class Shampoo, you won’t have that worry because 1st Class washes out clean and easy leaving only a fresh soft coat behind. By applying 1st Silk Conditioner with its healing aloe vera and lavender ingredients after bathing will leave your pet feeling better and calmer. Silk Conditioner is a leave in product.

For tougher irritated skin conditions, you may need to repeat washing and conditioning every other day (leaving the conditioner on the skin) until you see improvement in the skin.

Does you product contain sulfates?

No, our shampoo does not contain any harmful ingredients or artificial fragrances that can be found in other horse shampoos.

How can I prevent staining & yellowing?

We have more detailed information on this topic in our “grooming tips” section you may want to cover. But the simple answer is: Wash the area (you are focusing on) throughly with 1st Class shampoo. You may have to wash a second time. Apply Snow White Whitening Spray to the area and rub it in well – totally coat the area. Then apply 1st Silk Conditioner to the area and leave it on! By leaving the conditioner on, you are protecting the hair fibers from what is causing the staining. Over the next day or two you may need to re-wash the area to get any persisitant staining removed, then re-apply the conditioner to the area to prevent further staining.

If you have specific issues call or eamil us and we’ll see if we can help.

Can I use these products on my dog?

Absolutely! The original formula was developed for the dog show world. Many of the skin conditions that horse have, dogs can have too. You will use the products in very similar ways. So next time “Fido” comes up to you while washing your horse, he can get a quick bath too.

Even if you bathe your dog (and you leave the conditioner on – don’t rinse) and they immediatly go roll in the dirt. Guess what, when they dry, the conditioner will help flip off the dirt they just rolled in. I know, I just experienced that with my white show Samoyed. When he dried, he was white again.