Mane and tail detanglers/conditioners

[Caol Ila]

I am sure this has been asked before, but a search picks up threads from 2012. So I will ask again for some more updated information.

Hermosa's tail clumps into thick rastalocks. For years, I maintained Gypsum's tail with Johnson's baby oil, but I think there must be something better. As per a suggestion, I tried sweet almond oil. Weirdly, it worked brilliantly for Fin -- his tail looks the best it ever has -- but it made Hermosa's tail sticky, which was much, much worse. I just shampooed it today to get all the crap out and start again.

Looking for other brilliant ideas.

 

[CanteringCarrot]

Oils never impressed me with my last horse and his thick (Spanish) tail. Washing it and using conditioner made it really nice (human conditioner). Otherwise I used Eqyss Survivor and Carr Day & Martin mane and tail spray. I would've rather used natural oils and whatnot, but that's what worked best for him. I didn't use them soo often.

 

[SpeedyPony]

Another vote for Carr and day and Martin - I believe it is a silicone spray, keeps the hair from tangling very effectively.
A word to the wise, don't apply it to the mane if you intend to ride bareback, as it will spread itself onto the withers/back and provide an interesting ride! (Yes that is the voice of experience )

 

[Britestar]

I like Silky mane and tail, but currently having good results with this on thick heavy cob tails.

 

[Red-1]

I use the NAF one in a white/pink bottle. Even gets through Rigsby's mane and tail!

 

[cariadbach10]

Cowboy Magic detangler. Pricey, but so good I use it on my own hair. Will literally detangler anything.

 

[terrierliz]

Alva products dazzle is brilliant, not sticky and smells good, a little goes a long way.

 

[julesjoy]

Lynn Russell mane and tail detangler

 

[GoldenWillow]

I use pig oil on cobs ridiculously thick tail.

 

[poiuytrewq]

I always go back to Canter in the black tin spray bottle.

 

[MuddyMonster]

Either Naf D-Tangler or CDM Canter, whichever the tack shop has in store but both are good on my natives tail.

 

[little_critter]

I just use human stuff

 

[Barton Bounty]

Animology serum! Its the best stuff ever invented

 

[scats]

I use the cowboy detangler stuff. Trouble is, you can’t hold anything afterwards coz your hands are so slippy!

 

[Laurac13]

A lady at our tack shop suggested cheap furniture polish spray it’s a silicon spray I have tried it and it works but smells like you’ve just polished your horse

 

[Sossigpoker]

I just put some human conditioner into a spray bottle, add water and that becomes a leave in conditioner.

 

[paddy555]

another vote for cowboy magic detangler. The only luxury and "lotion and potion" that I buy for my horses.

 

[tda]

I do use pig oil on tails and feather but always have good old Canter on the shelf

 

[Melody Grey]

Baby oil in a spray bottle used sparingly. The key to our cob’s big tail that seeks into tendrils is combing.

 

[Cloball]

I am trying a silicon based shires one on this heavy thick beast this week I will report back

 

[MiJodsR2BlinkinTite]

I always go back to Canter in the black tin spray bottle.

^^^^ Yep me too! The one with the pink writing on I think??

Have tried others but this one is always in my grooming kit!

 

[The Xmas Furry]

Canter mane and tail or Absorbine show sheen.
B has a very full tail. I hand tease out any ringlets (been bad the last couple of days as breezy) and then puff spray on each section.
I never attempt to brush out spiral tangles, any brush is only used once it's all detangled.
If I keep on top of it and weather isnt v wet or windy, then 5 mins once a week is fine to keep it manageable.
When I was on box rest end last year, it took me a good 45 mins or more to get it back to glory.

 

[SibeliusMB]

Cowboy Magic. Everything else is just a waste of time.

(Makes a perfect additive to any pre-clip bath too! Smoothest finish you'll ever get )

 

[expanding_horizon]

I thought stuff with silicon is short term fix but long term damage?

 

[Tiddlypom]

Always prick up my ears when a product that I've never come across gets the thumbs up from forum regulars .

Cowboy Magic detangler - how do you use it? It's not available in a spray bottle. A squirt on a clean wet tail and massage it in?

 

[Bluewaves]

can anyone recommend one that has a robust spray mechanism. I find the liquid is much of a muchness but the spray quickly stops working in different products I’ve used.

 

[Caol Ila]

I used Cowboy Magic many years ago when I lived in the US. It worked well on my horse's huge Shire tail.

I did once use it on my own hair when I was a student and regretted it. The stuff made a horrible, oily mess that took ages to wash out.

I think some of you know of what I speak -- Hermosa's tail puts itself into these twists, not like any horse I have had before. Gypsum's tail was voluptuous, but stayed straight even with my occasional half-assed brushing. The hairs on Hermosa's stick together and then twist around each other until you have long, matted dreadlocks, and pulling each one apart with my fingers is a little bit soul destroying. I'm not entertaining the idea of keeping it permanently in a braid, because she's turned out overnight and needs it to whisk flies. But yeah, some tail-maintenance regime that keeps it in okay shape (without tons of work...we're not showing so doesn't have to be perfect) would be sweet.

 

[scats]

Always prick up my ears when a product that I've never come across gets the thumbs up from forum regulars .

Cowboy Magic detangler - how do you use it? It's not available in a spray bottle. A squirt on a clean wet tail and massage it in?

I shove a small blob in my hand and work it in to the tail. You only need a bit as it goes a long way.

 

[splashgirl45]

I always used canter spray and now I don’t have a horse I use it on my long haired terrier about once every couple of weeks. Stops her coat from picking up bits of mud etc

 

[ester]

another cowboy magic concentrate fan, don't need much.