Orvus Horse Shampoo

Orvus WA Paste is a concentrated paste shampoo made by Procter & Gamble, not a horse-specific invention but a general-purpose cleaner that the equestrian world adopted because it works so well. It's a firm favorite for grey and white horses in particular, since it lifts dirt, grease, and manure stains without relying on harsh bleaching agents the way some whitening shampoos do, but it's genuinely suited to any coat color. What sets it apart is just how mild the formula actually is. 

It's pH-neutral, hypoallergenic, and residue-free enough that textile conservators use the same product to clean delicate museum fabrics and quilts, which says a lot about how gentle it is on skin as well as coat. Because it's a paste rather than a liquid, a small amount goes a long way, so the large tub it usually comes in lasts far longer than it looks like it should. 

Tips for Choosing 

• Don't be put off by the size of the tub; it's a concentrate, so a capful lathers up well, and the quantity lasts much longer than a diluted liquid shampoo.
• Use it for grey or white coats specifically if you want to lift staining without harsh bleach, though it works just as well on any other coat color.
• It dissolves and lathers in cold water as well as hot, which is genuinely useful if your yard doesn't have an easy warm-water tap.
• Its mild, residue-free formula makes it a sensible choice for horses with sensitive skin, not just for show-day whitening.
• Measure rather than guess; a small amount is enough per wash, and using too much just wastes product and makes rinsing harder.