Lincoln horse coat care covers the everyday grooming jobs: washing, conditioning, detangling, adding shine and lifting stable stains. Most riders start with a shampoo and a mane & tail conditioner, then add a polish or spray for show days. This collection holds 17 Lincoln coat care products, with 13 in stock right now from £5.50.
In a hurry?
- Everyday wash: Lincoln Classic Horse Shampoo, from £5.50 (500ml, also 1 Litre).
- Best value conditioner: Lincoln Piaffe Mane & Tail Conditioner, from £5.50 (250ml up to 4 Litre).
- One-bottle option: Lincoln Silky Shine 2 In 1 Shampoo & Conditioner, from £6.79.
- Show-day shine: Lincoln Silky Shine Coat Enhancer Spray Aerosol, £5.81 (400ml).
- Stains and marks: Lincoln Total Stain Eraze, £9.01 (500ml).
- Gift or starter set: Lincoln Pamper Pack, £12.69.
Which Lincoln coat care product do I actually need?
Pick by the job in front of you rather than by the label. The table below matches the common grooming task to the Lincoln product in this collection, with the sizes we currently have in stock and the lowest in-stock price.
| Job | Product | Sizes in stock | From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Routine wash | Lincoln Classic Horse Shampoo | 500ml, 1 Litre | £5.50 |
| Wash and condition in one | Lincoln Silky Shine 2 In 1 Shampoo & Conditioner | 500ml, 4 Litre | £6.79 |
| Detangle mane and tail | Lincoln Piaffe Mane & Tail Conditioner | 250ml, 500ml, 1 Litre, 4 Litre | £5.50 |
| Condition and soften hair | Lincoln Classic Mane & Tail Conditioner | 500ml | £8.70 |
| Shine and slip on mane, tail and coat | Lincoln Silky Shine Hair Polish And Detangler | 500ml | £9.01 |
| Quick shine before a class | Lincoln Silky Shine Coat Enhancer Spray Aerosol | 400ml | £5.81 |
| Polish for mane, tail and tack-free areas | Lincoln Hair Polish | 500ml | £9.62 |
| Lift stable and grass stains | Lincoln Total Stain Eraze | 500ml | £9.01 |
| Waterless freshen-up | Lincoln Total Groom | 500ml | £9.62 |
| Prepare the coat before clipping | Lincoln Pre-Clip Shampoo | 500ml | £6.79 |
| Tea tree wash for sensitive skin | Lincoln Tea Tree Oil Shampoo | 500ml | £6.11 |
| Cleansing wash where skin needs extra care | Lincoln Medicated Shampoo | 500ml | £6.79 |
| Try several products at once | Lincoln Pamper Pack | One size | £12.69 |
Prices shown are the lowest in-stock size for each product. Larger sizes usually work out cheaper per wash if you have more than one horse.
How often should I shampoo my horse?
For most horses, a full shampoo every few weeks is plenty, with spot-washing in between. Washing too often can strip the natural oils that keep the coat weatherproof and glossy. In winter, many owners skip full baths altogether and use a waterless option such as Lincoln Total Groom (£9.62) or a targeted stain remover instead of soaking a horse who cannot dry off properly.
What is the difference between shampoo, conditioner and polish?
Shampoo cleans. Conditioner goes on after rinsing to soften hair and make combing easier. Polish or shine spray is a finishing product, used on a dry mane and tail to add slip and gloss. Lincoln Piaffe Mane & Tail Conditioner (from £5.50) sits in the conditioner group, while Lincoln Silky Shine Hair Polish And Detangler (£9.01) and Lincoln Hair Polish (£9.62) are finishing products.
Which size should I buy?
The 250ml and 500ml bottles suit one horse and a tack-box shelf. The 1 Litre and 4 Litre sizes of Lincoln Piaffe Mane & Tail Conditioner (up to £25.81 for 4 Litre) and Lincoln Silky Shine 2 In 1 Shampoo & Conditioner (£25.20 for 4 Litre) are aimed at yards, multiple horses or anyone refilling smaller bottles.
How do I get a show-ring shine?
Shine comes mostly from feed, health and elbow grease, with products doing the last ten per cent. A practical routine is: wash with a Lincoln shampoo, condition the mane and tail, let everything dry, then finish with a shine spray on the day. Keep polish away from the saddle and girth area and off the mane if you are plaiting, because slippery hair is hard to work with.
What about stains on grey horses?
Grey and part-coloured horses pick up stable stains fastest. Lincoln Total Stain Eraze (£9.01) is designed to target those marks without a full bath, which is useful in cold weather or on a show morning when you cannot wet the whole horse.
Skin, sensitivity and when to call the vet
Lincoln Tea Tree Oil Shampoo (£6.11) and Lincoln Medicated Shampoo (£6.79) are cleansing washes that support the skin and coat as part of a grooming routine. They are not a substitute for veterinary advice. If your horse has broken skin, persistent itching, hair loss, scurf that keeps returning or any sore or swollen area, speak to your vet before applying anything, and always patch-test a small area first on a horse with known sensitivities.
Lincoln horse coat care: your questions answered
What is the cheapest Lincoln coat care product you stock?
The lowest in-stock price in this collection is £5.50, shared by Lincoln Piaffe Mane & Tail Conditioner in 250ml and Lincoln Classic Horse Shampoo in 500ml. Both are good starting points if you want to try Lincoln coat care without committing to a large bottle.
Can I use horse shampoo on a horse with sensitive skin?
Many owners choose a gentler wash such as Lincoln Tea Tree Oil Shampoo (£6.11, 500ml) for horses that react to stronger products. Dilute as directed, rinse thoroughly, and patch-test a small area first. If the skin is broken, sore or the problem keeps coming back, ask your vet before using any product.
Do I need a separate conditioner if I buy a 2 in 1?
Not for everyday use. Lincoln Silky Shine 2 In 1 Shampoo & Conditioner (from £6.79) washes and conditions in one step, which suits a quick turnaround. If you have a thick or knotty tail, a dedicated product like Lincoln Piaffe Mane & Tail Conditioner (from £5.50) gives you more detangling help.
How do I wash a horse in winter without a full bath?
Spot-clean instead of soaking. Lincoln Total Groom (£9.62, 500ml) lets you freshen the coat without hosing, and Lincoln Total Stain Eraze (£9.01, 500ml) targets stable marks on legs and hindquarters. Work in a sheltered spot and make sure the horse is dry and rugged appropriately afterwards.
Should I use shampoo before clipping?
A clean coat is kinder to your blades and gives a tidier finish. Lincoln Pre-Clip Shampoo (£6.79, 500ml) is made for that job. Let the coat dry completely before you clip, and skip any polish or shine product beforehand, as residue can clog blades.
Which size works out best value?
Larger bottles cost more up front but less per wash. Lincoln Piaffe Mane & Tail Conditioner runs from £5.50 for 250ml up to £25.81 for 4 Litre, and Lincoln Silky Shine 2 In 1 Shampoo & Conditioner is £25.20 for 4 Litre. One horse and occasional use suits 250ml or 500ml; a busy yard is better off with the large sizes. Not sure which to pick? Get in touch and our team will help.
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Last reviewed 2026-07-24 by the Just Horse Riders team.