{"product_id":"equi-sential-expanding-sponge-for-horses-tack","title":"Equi-Sential Expanding Sponge for Horses \u0026 Tack","description":"\u003ch2\u003eEqui-Sential Expanding Sponge — Compact Washing Sponge for Horses, Pets \u0026amp; Tack\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Equi-Sential Expanding Sponge is a vacuum-sealed washing sponge that expands to approximately 23cm x 11cm x 4.5cm as soon as it is soaked in water. It is designed for riders and yard staff who need a practical, space-saving sponge for washing horses and ponies, bathing pets and cleaning tack.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBecause it is supplied flat and sealed, it stores easily in a grooming box, show kit, first kit or lorry locker, making it ideal as a spare for travelling to competitions and clinics.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVacuum sealed and compressed\u003c\/strong\u003e — expands to full size on contact with water\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eApprox. 23cm x 11cm x 4.5cm\u003c\/strong\u003e expanded, a generous block that is easy to grip\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMulti-purpose\u003c\/strong\u003e — horses, ponies, dogs and other pets, tack and yard cleaning\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSpace saving\u003c\/strong\u003e — stores flat until needed, ideal for show boxes and travel\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBest for\u003c\/strong\u003e riders who want an inexpensive spare sponge that stays clean in its wrapper\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eBrand\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eEqui-Sential\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eProduct Type\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eExpanding washing sponge\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eExpanded Dimensions\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eApprox. 23cm x 11cm x 4.5cm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003ePackaging\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eVacuum sealed, expands with water\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSuitable For\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHorses, ponies, pets, tack, general yard use\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eCountry of Origin\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTaiwan\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow to Use\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRemove the sponge from its vacuum-sealed wrapper.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSoak it in a bucket of clean water and allow it to expand to full size.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSqueeze out the excess water, then wash the horse, pet or tack as needed.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRinse the sponge thoroughly in clean water after use.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSqueeze out and leave to dry naturally away from direct heat.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\u003cp\u003eBrowse more yard and grooming kit in our \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/horse-grooming\"\u003ehorse grooming collection\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eFAQ\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow big is the sponge once expanded?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIt measures approximately 23cm x 11cm x 4.5cm once soaked in water, which is a comfortable block size for washing down a horse or pony.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy is the sponge flat when it arrives?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIt is supplied vacuum sealed and compressed to save space. It returns to its full size as soon as it is soaked in water.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCan I use it on pets as well as horses?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes. It is suitable for washing dogs and other pets, as well as horses and ponies, and for wiping down tack.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eShould I use the same sponge for the face and the body?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eMost riders keep separate sponges for the body, the face and dock, and for tack cleaning. 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