thin / funky mane.. what to do with it?

ShadyGirl82 · 02-14-2006, 09:42 AM

my new horse Joey has a pretty wild mane...
im not exactly sure how to explain it..
its pretty thin at the moment (i think it was cut funny before or soemthing.. but i guess ill see as it grows more)
and its kind of short..

but im lookign for suggestions on how to try and tame it to one side for starters... and any other suggestions to get it to look good basically!

Horsefeathers3 · 02-14-2006, 10:29 AM

Beautiful horse

. You can buy a mane tamer to put on his neck to train his mane to stay on one side. I actually think it looks pretty cute

. You can condition his mane real good with a conditioner, let it sit for a few minutes, rinse it out, then put the mane tamer or neck sweat on. I'm not sure how long to leave it on for, no more than a few days at a time I guess. Good luck.

ShadyGirl82 · 02-14-2006, 10:44 AM

thanks!!
i just want to get it on one side so when i start being able to show him im not fighting a loosing battle LOL

alr001 · 02-14-2006, 12:06 PM

I always make sure I spray my horse's mane w/ show sheen...let it sit for a little, brush it w/ a regular brush, then brush it with a damp body brush, put a damp towel on it to weigh it down to one side and let it sit for a while. Then I will put a heavy dry towel on it do weigh it down while it dries. If you do this everytime you groom the mane will learn to lay the right way if you keep up with it. It takes a while but works.

edit...
also keeping it alittle longer than what you are used to(about a hand width) will give it more weight and help it stay to one side better

jokerslastdude · 02-14-2006, 12:26 PM

I used MTG and braided it on the correct side.
Worked great for my guy's once crazy mane!

phoebe09 · 02-14-2006, 04:07 PM

That would be what most people call a mustang mane. most mustangs have it. i kno i have one and it does look pretty funkin but i like it goton u to it. dosnt look bad on your horse.

Dandy_Brush · 02-14-2006, 04:09 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Horsefeathers3

Beautiful horse

. You can buy a mane tamer to put on his neck to train his mane to stay on one side. I actually think it looks pretty cute

. You can condition his mane real good with a conditioner, let it sit for a few minutes, rinse it out, then put the mane tamer or neck sweat on. I'm not sure how long to leave it on for, no more than a few days at a time I guess. Good luck.

Mane Tamer? I'v never heard of those! Sounds like a great invention!!!!

Shady Girl Gorgeous Horse!!!

ShadyGirl82 · 02-14-2006, 04:14 PM

thanks!!!!
mustangs at least have thick manes that are crazy LOL

Horsefeathers3 · 02-15-2006, 12:10 PM

Here's a picture of what a mane tamer looks like:

Sorry it's so big! This picture is from www.manetamersonline.com. Yea, it is a great invention

ShadyGirl82 · 02-15-2006, 01:42 PM

thanks!!
how long can you theoretically leave mane tamers on for?

02-14-2006, 09:42 AM	#1
ShadyGirl82 Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Arvada,CO Posts: 3,483 Images: 123	thin / funky mane.. what to do with it? my new horse Joey has a pretty wild mane... im not exactly sure how to explain it.. its pretty thin at the moment (i think it was cut funny before or soemthing.. but i guess ill see as it grows more) and its kind of short.. but im lookign for suggestions on how to try and tame it to one side for starters... and any other suggestions to get it to look good basically! __________________ ~Una coloradohorseforum.com

02-14-2006, 10:29 AM	#2
Horsefeathers3 Senior Member+ Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: South Florida Posts: 2,165 Images: 51	Beautiful horse . You can buy a mane tamer to put on his neck to train his mane to stay on one side. I actually think it looks pretty cute . You can condition his mane real good with a conditioner, let it sit for a few minutes, rinse it out, then put the mane tamer or neck sweat on. I'm not sure how long to leave it on for, no more than a few days at a time I guess. Good luck. __________________ -Chelsea Secretary of the Player Fan Club

02-14-2006, 10:44 AM	#3
ShadyGirl82 Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Arvada,CO Posts: 3,483 Images: 123	thanks!! i just want to get it on one side so when i start being able to show him im not fighting a loosing battle LOL __________________ ~Una coloradohorseforum.com

02-14-2006, 12:06 PM	#4
alr001 Senior Member+ Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Palmyra, PA Posts: 1,267 Images: 75	I always make sure I spray my horse's mane w/ show sheen...let it sit for a little, brush it w/ a regular brush, then brush it with a damp body brush, put a damp towel on it to weigh it down to one side and let it sit for a while. Then I will put a heavy dry towel on it do weigh it down while it dries. If you do this everytime you groom the mane will learn to lay the right way if you keep up with it. It takes a while but works. edit... also keeping it alittle longer than what you are used to(about a hand width) will give it more weight and help it stay to one side better __________________ ~Angie~

02-14-2006, 04:14 PM	#8
ShadyGirl82 Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Arvada,CO Posts: 3,483 Images: 123	thanks!!!! mustangs at least have thick manes that are crazy LOL __________________ ~Una coloradohorseforum.com

02-14-2006, 12:26 PM	#5
jokerslastdude Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: B-Lo, NY Posts: 890 Images: 128	I used MTG and braided it on the correct side. Worked great for my guy's once crazy mane!

02-14-2006, 04:07 PM	#6
phoebe09 Member Join Date: Aug 2004 Posts: 50 Images: 10	That would be what most people call a mustang mane. most mustangs have it. i kno i have one and it does look pretty funkin but i like it goton u to it. dosnt look bad on your horse.

02-15-2006, 12:10 PM	#9
Horsefeathers3 Senior Member+ Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: South Florida Posts: 2,165 Images: 51	Here's a picture of what a mane tamer looks like: Sorry it's so big! This picture is from www.manetamersonline.com. Yea, it is a great invention __________________ -Chelsea Secretary of the Player Fan Club

02-15-2006, 01:42 PM	#10
ShadyGirl82 Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Arvada,CO Posts: 3,483 Images: 123	thanks!! how long can you theoretically leave mane tamers on for? __________________ ~Una coloradohorseforum.com

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