Solo Comb

[ecrozier]

Does anyone use these? OH's mare has a big bushy ID mane, and it needs taming, she will let me pull the half nearer her wither, but just shakes her head like mad when I try to do the top bit! Don't want to twitch etc as she is already headshy and just learning to trust us, so would be v reluctant to risk that progress!
Any good/bad experiences with them?
E.x

 

[Blizzard]

I am now a convert to these, I bought one a month or so ago and did both horses manes with it, and they look fab, not 'cut' at all which is what I was worried about.

I highly recommend them.

 

[fruity]

I've got one Em would let you borrow it but the blades are blunt,have just ordered some more though.It's fab and works a treat on thick manes like Hans.

 

[ecrozier]

Oh fab, glad they work ok! Will get one soon. Do you push the hair back and cut at the root? That would thin as well wouldnt it?
E.x

 

[fruity]

yep back comb from the bottom to top and cut the hair remaining in the comb, repeat this all the way along till desired length and thiness!

 

[xxcharlottexx]

i used to use one for my loan horse as she hated anything else! theyre great and im looking for one too

can i slightly hijack post and ask if anyones knows of any places to get them from for a reasonable price?!?

 

[ecrozier]

What is a reasonable price? You can get them on ebay for about £12?
E.

 

[fruity]

I paid £20 for mine but that was when they first came out.I've had mine years! I might just get a new one as the blades are nearly £12 alone!

 

[rcm_73]

I love mine! For my TB fine haired mare I don't cut at the root otherwise she'd have no mane left at all lol but for the bushy haired TBx gelding I do cut at the root. I also use thinning scissors on his, I brush his mane over to the other side and go through it with the thinning scissors. I also find that chopping into it with scissors on the ends can help if you get a bit of a 'cut' effect! My gelding was pathetically thin with an overgrown neglected mane when he arrived in Jan, he is now looking much better with weight on and a smart haircut!!

 

[treacle_beastie]

I got mine for £7 but wasn't a solo comb but did exactly the same thing just unbranded! Have to say though the mane and tail rake also very good though expensive.