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Help! Badly tangled mane Posted by lambarama on 7/12/2008, 8:29 pm 67.164.211.211 My retired pasture horse has managed to tangle a section of his mane into dreadlock-like knots about 2-3 inches from the roots. Other than cutting it off, any suggestions on how to fix this? Are there any mane/tail products that will help?  Post a Response

Cowboy Magic Detangler Posted by ccblackoakranch on 7/12/2008, 8:52 pm, in reply to "Help! Badly tangled mane" 4.131.210.88 Works Great! CC  Post a Response

Re: Help! Badly tangled mane Posted by Hunthrslvr on 7/12/2008, 9:09 pm, in reply to "Help! Badly tangled mane" 68.185.94.49 I use Eqyss super detangler I think it is called Survivor. Works every time, and smells great too. A little expensive but a small amount goes a long way.  Post a Response

Re: Help! Badly tangled mane Posted by MerlinzMomma on 7/12/2008, 9:11 pm, in reply to "Help! Badly tangled mane" 71.204.176.54 | Message modified by user MerlinzMomma 7/12/2008, 10:04 pm If you have the time and patience to work on a tangle, do not cut it. My gelding has a 16 inch long mane and while living in pasture he managed to tangle a 4 inch wide chunk of it. Not just any tangle either, it was spiraled in three sections then intertwined in a tight not. I shampooed it really well, washing all possible soap out afterwards. I then applied a more than generous amount of mane and tail condition, letting it sit for 30 minutes or so before rinsing. I then apply a liberal amount of detangler/leave in conditioner mix and because I'm not exactly made of money, inexpensive human grade products work fine by me. I take a plastic comb with a pick at the end, slowly working my way from the bottom of the knot to the top. I'd say I spent about 3 hours detangling. Also don't hold back on the detangler/conditioner products. The more the better. I read somewhere that using hot oil treatment works really well and strengthens the hair afterwards to prevent breakage. I've been meaning to try it, so I'll share the results when I do. Also WD-40, but I've never liked the idea of using a product as such on my horse.  Post a Response

Good suggestions, plus we Posted by Bitohoneylady on 7/12/2008, 9:55 pm, in reply to "Re: Help! Badly tangled mane" 67.142.130.23 Also we do the same then add (liberal I might add) some Laser Sheen which makes it much easier to get the dread lock out. The hair will have a "memory" when you remove it, so you must braid it or brush several times daily to keep the dread from reforming.  Post a Response

I never cut mine either.... Posted by Copper n Zara on 7/12/2008, 10:00 pm, in reply to "Help! Badly tangled mane" 67.180.89.63 Usually if you can start the pieces that are holding the tangle together, you can untwirl the knot. It does take patience though.  Post a Response

My semi-rescue came with a tail that hadn't been brushed in years. Posted by elliemae1 on 7/12/2008, 10:16 pm, in reply to "Help! Badly tangled mane" 69.19.14.41 | Message modified by user elliemae1 7/12/2008, 10:20 pm It was one solid piece from top to dock. She wasn't very patient and I didn't want to get kicked so did some detangling time every day for a week. First clean and condition. Can not say enough good things about Cowboy Magic. It's hands down the best, don't need a lot, so really not all that pricey. When I was done it was just below her hocks and now it is to her fetlocks. And a Mustang mane a foot and a half long that had Never been combed. A few grooming periods and viola! Just like Magic.  Post a Response

Thanks everyone! Posted by lambarama on 7/13/2008, 9:32 am, in reply to "Help! Badly tangled mane" 75.211.231.23 I will try these good suggestions today  Post a Response

Cowboy Magic worked great! Posted by lambarama on 7/13/2008, 12:09 pm, in reply to "Thanks everyone!" 67.164.211.211 I shampooed and rinsed, sprayed in lots of Cowboy Magic detangler, let it sit for a few monents, then used a comb and my fingers. The tangle practically undid itself.  Post a Response

The proper way to cut out a tangle - not what you would normally think Posted by Tracy Jan on 7/13/2008, 10:40 am, in reply to "Help! Badly tangled mane" 72.160.106.200 The proper way to cut out a tangle or mat is to cut from the end of the hair towards the root. You are not cutting the matted hair off the animal but shredding it so it can be combed out better. This is the technique used by dog groomers and I have used it on my horses manes and tails.  Post a Response

In other words... Posted by Bitohoneylady on 7/13/2008, 3:49 pm, in reply to "The proper way to cut out a tangle - not what you would normally think" 67.142.130.23 cut with the scissors vertical rather than holding the blade horizontal?  Post a Response

Yes Posted by Martha on 7/13/2008, 11:23 pm, in reply to "In other words..." 75.208.0.41 | Message modified by user Martha 7/13/2008, 11:24 pm I was a doubter until I saw it work! Cut the mat in half vertically, starting from the bottom and working towards the root.  Post a Response

Sounds good Posted by Bitohoneylady on 7/14/2008, 12:59 am, in reply to "Yes" 67.142.130.23 I'll have to try it with Sara, she gets one in the middle of her mane every winter...Ugh. Thanks  Post a Response

Cowboy Magic, great stuff Posted by mary bluepony on 7/14/2008, 7:16 am, in reply to "Help! Badly tangled mane" 24.180.55.245 n/m  Post a Response

another thing that works Posted by KellyW on 7/14/2008, 10:48 am, in reply to "Help! Badly tangled mane" 206.81.97.142 and is cheaper (and I always have it around) is WD-40. Spray liberally and work out the knots, then wash and condition Showsheen works too. Good luck!  Post a Response

Or CitreShine in the hair care aisle Posted by MissDoc on 7/14/2008, 3:29 pm, in reply to "another thing that works" 66.123.85.123 for humans. Same as Cowboy Magic, but less expensive. It's Me. I'm the Bobblehead!! - Dwight K. Schrute  Post a Response

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