Anyone have any tips on keeping twisted tangles from forming in the mane?

Stormyheart6160 · 12-17-2007, 05:09 PM

Hi all! All of my horses get brushed down (mane and tails too) almost everyday while they eat. But, Sierra's mane still manages to get those twisted tangles in it everytime it rains or snows. I'm getting really tired of that happening......she's the ONLY one who's mane does that, and it literally happens over night! Does anyone have any tips or suggestions on something I can put on her mane before it rains or snow to prevent that from happening? It's a real pain always combing those things out!

Heavenly Jumper · 12-17-2007, 05:18 PM

If you leave it in loose pasture braids that would stop it. You only need to take it out and re do it once they get ratty...

Stormyheart6160 · 12-17-2007, 05:21 PM

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Originally Posted by HeavenlyJumper

If you leave it in loose pasture braids that would stop it. You only need to take it out and re do it once they get ratty...

I didn't even think about braiding it! That's a good idea! Thank You!!! She has such a pretty mane, I didn't want to have to cut it short to keep those tangles from happening!

Temposmom · 12-17-2007, 05:23 PM

Do not use "Hair Mositurizer"...left mine worse then before using it! I've always used Laser Sheen and for over 20 years haven't had ONE issue. I know it isn't the most "healthy" option for the hair, but I love it anyway. Mine have always been outdoor horses and the Laser Sheen keeps them slick and clean all year round. After a few uses I only had to use it about every other week.

I love the Equss Survivor, if you can afford it...sigh.

Heavenly Jumper · 12-17-2007, 05:46 PM

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Originally Posted by stormyheart6160

I didn't even think about braiding it! That's a good idea! Thank You!!! She has such a pretty mane, I didn't want to have to cut it short to keep those tangles from happening!

If you do braids, make sure that the top near the crest is SUPER loose. It can pull when they reach down to eat and it will make them itch and rub the hair OFF.

You can do them like this -

http://www.curlyfarm.com/articles/mane_braid_grow.htm

18thTomorrow · 12-17-2007, 09:17 PM

This mane is my pride and joy:

she gets horrible wind rats if I don't braid it up and they take forever to untangle. I just braid loosely, in 12-15 different braids, and leave it for as long as I feel like...I think the current braids are going on 2 months. I've never done it like in the link Heather gave you but I think that's really neat and I'll do it that way this week when I take out Jezzie's mane.

Rising Star · 12-18-2007, 01:49 AM

I used to work with a mare who got those and boy was it nasty. For her I used the dove human product leave in conditioner/moisturizer stuff and it seemed to work okay. It still got them a couple days later though. I started keeping her mane and tail in loose braids and we didnt have problems after that.

freedom32 · 12-18-2007, 02:29 AM

Braids are the way to go--I feel your pain, Freedom gets horrible witches knots in her mane and tail
Look familiar? lol

Nice loose braids like this do great

Stormyheart6160 · 12-18-2007, 03:08 AM

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Originally Posted by freedom32

Braids are the way to go--I feel your pain, Freedom gets horrible witches knots in her mane and tail
Look familiar? lol

Nice loose braids like this do great

Yes! Those look familiar!!! LOL I hate those things!!

Looks like Sierra is getting some new braids today!!!

missy'sbabydoll · 12-18-2007, 03:31 AM

I used to have a gelding I swear every time he passed gas it was enough wind to make those things.

braiding was the only thing that worked.

12-17-2007, 05:09 PM	#1
Stormyheart6160 Senior Member+ Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Blue Mound, Kansas Posts: 5,566 Images: 52 Blog Entries: 1	Anyone have any tips on keeping twisted tangles from forming in the mane? Hi all! All of my horses get brushed down (mane and tails too) almost everyday while they eat. But, Sierra's mane still manages to get those twisted tangles in it everytime it rains or snows. I'm getting really tired of that happening......she's the ONLY one who's mane does that, and it literally happens over night! Does anyone have any tips or suggestions on something I can put on her mane before it rains or snow to prevent that from happening? It's a real pain always combing those things out! __________________ I am 100% ANTI slaughter of our horses!!! And, PROUD of it. I fight to preserve life, not destroy it needlessly. Not every living being on this earth exists to pay homage to or serve as indentured servants to humans!

12-17-2007, 05:18 PM	#2
Heavenly Jumper Senior Member+ Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Yokosuka, Japan Posts: 17,065 Images: 1328 Blog Entries: 324	If you leave it in loose pasture braids that would stop it. You only need to take it out and re do it once they get ratty... __________________ SUSHI SUSHI nom nom nom Every time I look at my avatar I get HUNGRY!!

12-18-2007, 01:49 AM	#7
Rising Star Senior Member+ Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Manitoba, Canada Posts: 2,639 Images: 476 Blog Entries: 1	I used to work with a mare who got those and boy was it nasty. For her I used the dove human product leave in conditioner/moisturizer stuff and it seemed to work okay. It still got them a couple days later though. I started keeping her mane and tail in loose braids and we didnt have problems after that. __________________ Green Bay Acres Boarding and Training Stable Flinting 17.1hh 7yo tb gelding,, the love of my life Proud Member of the Thoroughbred Club

12-18-2007, 02:29 AM	#8
freedom32 Senior Member+ Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Capital of the Steeler Nation--PITTSBURGH Posts: 8,656 Images: 496 Blog Entries: 147	Braids are the way to go--I feel your pain, Freedom gets horrible witches knots in her mane and tail Look familiar? lol Nice loose braids like this do great __________________ Pittsburgh gals bleed black & gold 'If Detroit is hockey town, then Pittsburgh must be hockey Heaven!'~Paul Steigerwald proud resident of the city of Champiyinz

12-18-2007, 03:31 AM	#10
missy'sbabydoll Senior Member+ Join Date: May 2006 Posts: 3,958 Images: 741	I used to have a gelding I swear every time he passed gas it was enough wind to make those things. braiding was the only thing that worked. __________________ OWNED BY: Sedona *7yr old Appendix

12-17-2007, 05:23 PM	#4
Temposmom Senior Member+ Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Idaho, USA Posts: 1,471 Images: 21	Do not use "Hair Mositurizer"...left mine worse then before using it! I've always used Laser Sheen and for over 20 years haven't had ONE issue. I know it isn't the most "healthy" option for the hair, but I love it anyway. Mine have always been outdoor horses and the Laser Sheen keeps them slick and clean all year round. After a few uses I only had to use it about every other week. I love the Equss Survivor, if you can afford it...sigh.

12-17-2007, 09:17 PM	#6
18thTomorrow Senior Member+ Join Date: Jun 2006 Posts: 2,421 Images: 5	This mane is my pride and joy: she gets horrible wind rats if I don't braid it up and they take forever to untangle. I just braid loosely, in 12-15 different braids, and leave it for as long as I feel like...I think the current braids are going on 2 months. I've never done it like in the link Heather gave you but I think that's really neat and I'll do it that way this week when I take out Jezzie's mane.

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