Now for a final touch
“Once at the show, spray some coat shine over his body, avoiding where your saddle sits,” advises Jess. “A microfibre cloth can also add great shine in the absence of sprays. “Give your tack a final polish — cheap shoe shine blocks are great for this — then apply oil to his hooves and baby oil over his muzzle, knees and hocks. “Now your horse will look smart enough to stand out, and nobody ever needs to know you got him ready in 30 minutes.”