A good hair day for horses starts with a gorgeous mane and tail. Clean, tangle-free tails and long, flowing manes take some extra care. Even if your horse has a shortened mane, you’ll want to make sure it’s clean and healthy at the roots with no dust or dandruff.
Here are some tips for washing your horse’s mane and tail.
Getting Started
Gather up all your bath supplies, including shampoo and conditioner. It’s best to use products made for horses. A good equine shampoo is made to be gentle on your horse’s sensitive skin, and clean without drying or dulling the coat.
Pick out hay, shavings, twigs or other large debris from your horse’s hair before wetting it down. If you spot any burrs and large tangles, work on removing these by hand with a detangling gel or spray before you wash.
Mane Management
Follow these steps to wash your horse’s mane:
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