Getting that perfect mane!

JumpsxGlory · 06-26-2008, 02:49 PM

I have tried so many times to get the perfect mane, like what you see on many dressage horses and jumpers. The flat lying, thin, few inches long to me just looks very elegant! I almost had it from Ollie over the winter when I grew out his mane more since there were no shows to worry about. Then I pulled it, trying my best to be careful and keep the same length but losing the fullness. Didn't happen

The hardest thing is his mane, at the top, naturally goes forward instead of lying flat. So half his mane lies flat and the other half grows forward haha You can see in the pic what I'm talking about by the top part grows forward...

Now, I haven't cut his bridle path in forever! Never felt the need to but I'm thinking that may help

Not sure though...

How exactly do I get that perfect mane though??

For a visual aid, this is what I'm looking for

shyxpony · 06-26-2008, 03:10 PM

Ahh, I know how it goes... try dealing with a 5 inch thick PONY mane that grows up

NO fun, trust me! I've given up hope!

JumpsxGlory · 06-26-2008, 03:21 PM

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Originally Posted by shyxpony

Ahh, I know how it goes... try dealing with a 5 inch thick PONY mane that grows up

NO fun, trust me! I've given up hope!

I'm so happy his entire mane doesn't grow that way! lol Just that stubborn top part

I will tame it though! lol

sheryl15 · 06-26-2008, 03:29 PM

I have got a type of rake to thin out the mane...its actually a dog grooming product to help shed coat....it works a treat...I will check the brand and it post later... as I am sure its a product we import from the US anyway.

Sheryl
www.highlandparkshowhorses.com

shyxpony · 06-26-2008, 03:33 PM

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Originally Posted by sheryl15

I have got a type of rake to thin out the mane...its actually a dog grooming product to help shed coat....it works a treat...I will check the brand and it post later... as I am sure its a product we import from the US anyway.

Ooooh furminator?

ArtisticCowgirl · 06-26-2008, 03:33 PM

have you tried a mane tamer

http://www.horse.com/Horse-Blankets-...mer-BHV18.html

JumpsxGlory · 06-26-2008, 03:37 PM

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Originally Posted by shyxpony

Ooooh furminator?

Oh the furminator is amazing! lol I don't have one, but I work at a pet store, man are the expensive but they sure work well!

Seein'Spots · 06-26-2008, 04:40 PM

maybe banding will help.

shyxpony · 06-26-2008, 04:43 PM

I've braided my mare's mane and left it for a looong time, in the hopes that it would stay on that side... no such luck

Because of that I don't think a mane tamer would work much better...

That's why I've given up hope! Ahhh! I don't know what to do!

JumpsxGlory · 06-26-2008, 04:48 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by shyxpony

I've braided my mare's mane and left it for a looong time, in the hopes that it would stay on that side... no such luck

Because of that I don't think a mane tamer would work much better...

That's why I've given up hope! Ahhh! I don't know what to do!

Keeping braids in for long periods of time is unhealthy for the mane and uncomortable for the horse so even if it worked, I wouldn't do it

06-26-2008, 02:49 PM	#1
JumpsxGlory Senior Member+ Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Michigan Posts: 8,698 Images: 1014 Blog Entries: 2	Getting that perfect mane! I have tried so many times to get the perfect mane, like what you see on many dressage horses and jumpers. The flat lying, thin, few inches long to me just looks very elegant! I almost had it from Ollie over the winter when I grew out his mane more since there were no shows to worry about. Then I pulled it, trying my best to be careful and keep the same length but losing the fullness. Didn't happen The hardest thing is his mane, at the top, naturally goes forward instead of lying flat. So half his mane lies flat and the other half grows forward haha You can see in the pic what I'm talking about by the top part grows forward... Now, I haven't cut his bridle path in forever! Never felt the need to but I'm thinking that may help Not sure though... How exactly do I get that perfect mane though?? For a visual aid, this is what I'm looking for __________________ 2008 USA Olympic Equestrian Team "I had an uncle who was kicked in the head by a horse"... "What happened to him?".... "He got into politics!" Carpe Diem (Ollie): TB Dressage gelding Member of Dressage Club!

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06-26-2008, 03:10 PM	#2
shyxpony Senior Member+ Join Date: Sep 2007 Posts: 1,528 Images: 1	Ahh, I know how it goes... try dealing with a 5 inch thick PONY mane that grows up NO fun, trust me! I've given up hope!

06-26-2008, 03:29 PM	#4
sheryl15 Full Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Sutton Forest NSW Australia Posts: 63	I have got a type of rake to thin out the mane...its actually a dog grooming product to help shed coat....it works a treat...I will check the brand and it post later... as I am sure its a product we import from the US anyway. Sheryl www.highlandparkshowhorses.com

06-26-2008, 03:33 PM	#6
ArtisticCowgirl Full Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Whittier NC Posts: 152 Images: 67 Blog Entries: 2	have you tried a mane tamer http://www.horse.com/Horse-Blankets-...mer-BHV18.html

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Seein'Spots Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Somewhere siphoning gas..BRB Posts: 723 Images: 107	maybe banding will help.

06-26-2008, 04:43 PM	#9
shyxpony Senior Member+ Join Date: Sep 2007 Posts: 1,528 Images: 1	I've braided my mare's mane and left it for a looong time, in the hopes that it would stay on that side... no such luck Because of that I don't think a mane tamer would work much better... That's why I've given up hope! Ahhh! I don't know what to do!