Dry Mane and Tail

quarterbear · 06-27-2008, 10:48 AM

Well, my gelding has a very dry mane and tail. Its not like there full of dandruff or anything it just feels ruff and dry like straw. When he gets a bath I usually just rinse condition rinse and then leave it. I shampood his mane and tail about two weeks ago, and only after this did his mane feel soft and fluffy. I loved the affect but I definatly dont want to strip the oils.
What do I do? His mane is worse then his tail, its getting to the point where his hair just breaks off?

Thanks for any help

shyxpony · 06-27-2008, 11:27 AM

Coconut oil!

Do a search on it.

Goonhorse · 06-27-2008, 11:38 AM

I'd suggest (unless absolutely necessary) just using conditioner to wash his tail.

What conditioner are you using? If it has a lot of silicones in it, it may being doing more harm than good.

Heavenly Jumper · 06-27-2008, 11:44 AM

Coconut oil.

Circle C · 06-27-2008, 03:26 PM

Mtg!!!!!!!!

gluey33 · 06-28-2008, 02:21 AM

Could also be a dietary deficiency. Tisd often comes out first in hair and feet

Silverslider1 · 06-28-2008, 04:24 AM

You might want to consider giving him a supplement for both his feet and his hair coat(manes and tails)....I'm using "Grand Hoof" to improve the hoof quality on my horses and its done a beautiful job. Manes and tail quality are also vastly improved. We live on the high desert and dry manes and tails are common here. I use Cowboy Magic and Mane and Tail on both horses and it's done wonders...I put it on after shampooing and do not rinse it out.

ArtisticCowgirl · 06-28-2008, 04:57 AM

MTG it conditions their mane and it will detangle thet stuff really works you can leave it in over nite then i give my horses a bath with mane and tail shampoo and conditioner and they are very soft i would try that

Heavenly Jumper · 06-28-2008, 02:34 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ArtisticCowgirl

MTG it conditions their mane and it will detangle thet stuff really works you can leave it in over nite

MTG is meant to be used at the roots to encourage growth? Not put through the whole mane...

Gypsy Rose · 06-28-2008, 03:08 PM

I would have to go with the diet theory, first. Make sure your horse is getting plenty of the essential amino acids, and a balanced vit/min profile. If that's fine, then I would agree that a hoof and coat supplement might be in order. Preferably one with flax.

How are his hooves? Is it just the mane and tail that are affected?

06-27-2008, 10:48 AM	#1
quarterbear Full Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Posts: 36	Dry Mane and Tail Well, my gelding has a very dry mane and tail. Its not like there full of dandruff or anything it just feels ruff and dry like straw. When he gets a bath I usually just rinse condition rinse and then leave it. I shampood his mane and tail about two weeks ago, and only after this did his mane feel soft and fluffy. I loved the affect but I definatly dont want to strip the oils. What do I do? His mane is worse then his tail, its getting to the point where his hair just breaks off? Thanks for any help

06-27-2008, 11:27 AM	#2
shyxpony Senior Member+ Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: In the barn! Posts: 1,527 Images: 1	Coconut oil! Do a search on it. __________________ we bet you know one little girl who'd rather ride all day, than dance all night!

06-27-2008, 11:38 AM	#3
Goonhorse Senior Member+ Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: A Hawkeye (IA) in the land of Hoosiers (IN) Posts: 2,301 Images: 259 Blog Entries: 147	I'd suggest (unless absolutely necessary) just using conditioner to wash his tail. What conditioner are you using? If it has a lot of silicones in it, it may being doing more harm than good. __________________ In God is my salvation and my glory: the rock of my strength, and my refuge, is in God. Trust in him at all times; ye people, pour out your heart before him: God is a refuge for us. Selah. -Psalm 62:7-8

06-27-2008, 11:44 AM	#4
Heavenly Jumper Senior Member+ Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Camden County GA Posts: 14,340 Images: 1282 Blog Entries: 235	Coconut oil. __________________ My husband is away...if I am crabby, whiney or generally unpleasant, I apologize. Being a Navy wife is the hardest thing I've ever done...and I do it for you. .'~'. epi tan e epi tas .'~'.

06-27-2008, 03:26 PM	#5
Circle C Senior Member+ Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Pennsylvania Posts: 2,636 Images: 52	Mtg!!!!!!!! __________________ *Casey* *Weber Harris Ford-Lincoln-Mercury* *Meadville, PA* *(814) 336-3166*

06-28-2008, 02:21 AM	#6
gluey33 Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Victoria, Australia Posts: 340 Images: 5	Could also be a dietary deficiency. Tisd often comes out first in hair and feet

06-28-2008, 04:24 AM	#7
Silverslider1 Junior Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Posts: 12	You might want to consider giving him a supplement for both his feet and his hair coat(manes and tails)....I'm using "Grand Hoof" to improve the hoof quality on my horses and its done a beautiful job. Manes and tail quality are also vastly improved. We live on the high desert and dry manes and tails are common here. I use Cowboy Magic and Mane and Tail on both horses and it's done wonders...I put it on after shampooing and do not rinse it out.

06-28-2008, 04:57 AM	#8
ArtisticCowgirl Full Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Whittier NC Posts: 132 Images: 66 Blog Entries: 2	MTG it conditions their mane and it will detangle thet stuff really works you can leave it in over nite then i give my horses a bath with mane and tail shampoo and conditioner and they are very soft i would try that

06-28-2008, 03:08 PM	#10
Gypsy Rose Senior Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: Bemidji, MN Posts: 879 Images: 44	I would have to go with the diet theory, first. Make sure your horse is getting plenty of the essential amino acids, and a balanced vit/min profile. If that's fine, then I would agree that a hoof and coat supplement might be in order. Preferably one with flax. How are his hooves? Is it just the mane and tail that are affected?

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