How & Why to "Hot Cloth" your horse

🧼 What Is “Hot Cloth” Grooming?

“Hot clothing” is a tried-and-true method to clean, hydrate, and add shine to your horse’s coat without a full bath. It’s especially useful in:

❄️ Winter (when bathing is inconvenient)

✂️ After body clipping

🌟 Before shows

🐴 Anytime your horse's coat looks dull or dry

🔥 How to “Hot Cloth” with GLISTEN

✅ What You’ll Need:

  • A bucket of hot water (comfortable to your hand)

  • GLISTEN Spray

  • 1–2 clean cloths (cotton or flannel works great)

  • Optional: a wool mitt or super soft cloth for final polish

💧 Step-by-Step:

  1. Brush your horse to remove loose dirt or mud.

  2. Spray GLISTEN directly onto the coat — one section at a time.

  3. Soak a cloth in the hot water, then wring it out so it’s damp but not dripping.

  4. Rub the coat firmly to lift dirt and hydrate the hair. Repeat if needed.

  5. Smooth the coat in the direction of growth once the section is clean.

  6. Rinse your cloth in a second bucket of clean hot water between sections.

  7. Repeat until the whole horse is done.

  8. Finish with a final spray of GLISTEN, and use a wool mitt or soft cloth to wipe down for maximum shine and conditioning.

💡 Why We Skip the Oil:

Traditional hot cloth methods add oil to the water — but oil and water don’t mix, and the oil ends up wasted.
Instead, GLISTEN is designed to condition naturally without creating greasy residue or buildup.