Built from the
barn up.
Katherine Wheeler's path began with a chance encounter at Churchill Downs. A gentleman who had spent his career formulating gentle, plant-based washes for nursing-home patients believed the same thoughtful chemistry could serve horses.
He shared his formula and introduced Katherine to an essential-oil manufacturer. Together they refined every ingredient — chosen with purpose, safety, and performance in mind.
2016
Founded
USA
Small-batch made
PLANT-BASED
INGREDIENTS
A few bottles.
A whole lot of belief.
Katherine started selling Dapple Up out of the back of her truck at Keeneland. Trainers noticed the difference immediately — softer skin, shinier coats, calmer baths. Word spread aisle to aisle.
Today Dapple Up is trusted across every discipline — racing, hunter/jumper, dressage, western, and beyond — still guided by the same promise that started it all: gentle, effective, plant-based care.
What We Stand For
Quality
Plant-based ingredients sourced with care, crafted in small batches in the USA.
Compassion
Care that prioritizes horse well-being and peace of mind for owners.
Community
Building relationships with equestrians who share our standard of care.
Good horse care isn't complicated — it just needs to be done right.
— Katherine Wheeler
Join the Dapple Up community
Experience the difference and join equestrians who prioritize thoughtful, plant-based grooming.