Winter mornings at the yard can be messy, which is not ideal if you’re planning on going straight to work afterwards. Try these top tips to keep yourself clean and free of ‘eau de cheval’.

Keep you hands clean with a pair of gloves

1. Keep a pair of overalls or waterproof trousers at your yard or stable so you can pull on over your clothes
2. Leave your horse’s outdoor rug on overnight (unless it’s soaked). This will help it keep dry ready for the next day
3. Fill haynets for the week at the weekend and invest in a hay bag to move them each day, so that you don’t go to work covered in hay
4. Keep a bucket of water by your stable for easy bucket refilling
5. Invest in a pair of latex gloves to keep fingernails clean
6. Use a dry shampoo to freshen up your hair