So blanketing season has come around again, which I have been dreading due to my pony’s extreme fear of static electricity. Whenever I put a blanket on or take one off, he tenses up, and jumps when he feels the shock. I feel so bad for my little pony, because I love him so much and I just want to keep him warm 
His reaction is even worse to the fleece quarter sheet - he doesn’t even want me to touch him anymore! I have tried a bunch of different things, but none have really worked. I heard that Static Guard spray would be helpful, but I am somewhat uncomfortable spraying that on a blanket that would rub against my pony’s skin. Has anyone ever tried this spray?
http://equinature.com/Products/SkinCareGrooming/NoShockAntistaticgroomspray.aspx
Any ideas on how to deal with static electricity would be appreciated. Thank you all:)
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So blanketing season has come around again, which I have been dreading due to my pony’s extreme fear of static electricity. Whenever I put a blanket on or take one off, he tenses up, and jumps when he feels the shock. I feel so bad for my little pony, because I love him so much and I just want to keep him warm 
His reaction is even worse to the fleece quarter sheet - he doesn’t even want me to touch him anymore! I have tried a bunch of different things, but none have really worked. I heard that Static Guard spray would be helpful, but I am somewhat uncomfortable spraying that on a blanket that would rub against my pony’s skin. Has anyone ever tried this spray?
http://equinature.com/Products/SkinCareGrooming/NoShockAntistaticgroomspray.aspx
Any ideas on how to deal with static electricity would be appreciated. Thank you all:)[/QUOTE]
If he hates static, definitely don’t use fleece. Wool is much less static. For blankets, I find turnouts have much less static shock, and some stable blankets are ok. Stable sheets seem to be the worse, so avoid those. Also, try to lift the blankets off rather than slide them
I spray static guard on blankets and horses, no problems.
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I spray static guard on blankets and horses, no problems.[/QUOTE]
Do you spray static guard directly onto the horse?
I use static guard on my horse’s clothes not the horse. Sometimes I will spray my brushes when there is a lot of static. It is safe for humans and has not bothered my horses.
Advice from the Land of Static:
- For putting on and taking off any blanket or sheet - wet the fingertips of one hand and keep them in firm contact with the horse’s skin from before touching them with or moving the blanket until it is fully on or off. This grounds you and the horse and a static charge will not develop.
- Spraying the inside of the blankets with Static Guard helps, as Static Guard is a Humectant, which draws moisture from the air to the fabric. Another similar way to stop static when grooming or clipping (and keep loose hair off your face) is to buy a bottle of Suave Professional Hair Conditioner(for people) - marked Humectant. Pour about a half inch into a spray bottle, fill with water, and spray on the horse. Very safe and does as good a job as Static Guard. During the worst static months, I will spray this on the horse before blanketing.
Definitely lose the fleece quarter sheet. I bought an inexpensive wool cooler to use in the winter, and I have minimal static. Break out a fleece cooler, and I’m in trouble:)
I also use the healthy hair care spray as I groom to help keep static down during that activity.
Definitely lose the fleece quarter sheet. I bought an inexpensive wool cooler to use in the winter, and I have minimal static. Break out a fleece cooler, and I’m in trouble:)
I also use the healthy hair care spray as I groom to help keep static down during that activity.
I just dilute liquid fabric softener and spray it on. In a pinch, dryer sheets work, too.
