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Post by sargeant18 on Jul 26, 2009 12:54:55 GMT 1
Hi guys, am bit of a lurker but need some advice.
I have 2 t/b's (ex racers) aged 20 and 23, the 20 yr old is a pasture puff and the 23 yr old is just a happy hacker when I have the time.
Question is both of their tails are really starting to thin, is this just an age thing or is there something I can do to help?
Welly (23) used to have a lovely thick tail and over the past year it has almost disappeared and Sarge (20) is losing what little he had to start with. I don't brush them unless they have been washed/conditioner applied to make them easier to brush out. Old school regarding hand combing them too until all knots and tangles removed and then a quick brush through.
Help and advice sought. Thanks.
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Post by Dragonmaster on Jul 26, 2009 15:35:53 GMT 1
Rosemary Essential Oil is said to encourage hair growth. So we used to joke about this regarding men's baldness, and I thought it was an old wives tale. Not sure if it really works for that. However I recently started putting Rosemary Oil into the mixture I make for my horse's sweet Itch, and it really has made the hair grow back faster. I think the effectiveness of rosemary on hair growth might depend on the reason for the hair loss. In Male Pattern Baldness the cause is hormonal so the Rosemary might not work so well, but hair loss from rubbing is a different matter. If you want to experiment get some aloe vera gel and Rosemary Essential Oil - you can get both from Holland & Barrett - put about 50ml aloe into a screw top pot or jar and add 25 - 30 drops of the Rosemary, put top on and shake. The aloe will go cloudy. Apply to tail, rubbing into skin on the dock fairly liberally once or twice a day and see what happens. You can also get a good Rosemary Shampoo from a company called 'Faith in Nature'.
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Post by feemac on Jul 26, 2009 16:57:39 GMT 1
Out of interest DM what else do you put in your sweet itch mixture? I have a pony that gets it bad but is controlled with the sweet itch body suit.
thanks feemac
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Post by feemac on Jul 26, 2009 17:00:01 GMT 1
I've used cornacescine for bald patches in the past whether it just works for scars i'm not sure may be its the massaging effects that stimulate the hair growth
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Post by Dragonmaster on Jul 26, 2009 18:24:02 GMT 1
Out of interest DM what else do you put in your sweet itch mixture? I have a pony that gets it bad but is controlled with the sweet itch body suit. thanks feemac I use Aloe Vera gel as a base because it is soothing and moisturising and healing in itself. It also gets through the hair to the skin (where there is any hair! LOL) I vary the oils I use. Currently I'm using Tea Tree, Cedarwood & Rosemary. Usually I use Tea Tree as an antiseptic & fly repellent Sometimes lavender for healing Currently Cedarwood, antiseptic, insect repellent & I had an old bottle of it that needed using up. Rosemary is healing, and causes hair regrowth as I discovered. Sometimes Eucalyptus as it is meant to be particularly good at repelling midges. I like the mixture I make to be healing and insect repellent at the same time but where I will put citronella in a fly spray I dont in a cream for SI because it will be going directly onto already irritated skin and I think it would make matters worse. Sorry to hijack your thread sargeant!
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Post by sargeant18 on Jul 26, 2009 21:47:53 GMT 1
Thanks Dragonmaster, I will give it a go.
Another question, would this work for just thickening the tails and possibly his mane too or is it specifically aimed at SI sufferers?
Would like to get his tail back to some sort of thickness as it is one of his means of defence from those pesky flies.
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Post by Dragonmaster on Jul 26, 2009 21:57:56 GMT 1
It seems rosemary oil promotes hair growth - so give it a go and see what happens - then report back please, I like more than my own personal evidence when telling others.
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Post by anastasia55555 on Jul 27, 2009 18:54:58 GMT 1
i know from indian head massage, that massaging the area can help increase blood flow, thus increase nutrients to help hair grow. maybe using a carrier oil and a aromatherapy oil that some others have suggested on here might help. might be worth giving a try, but dont expect immediate results it could take a few months, but keep up with it
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Post by anastasia55555 on Jul 27, 2009 18:58:02 GMT 1
maybe also look into a multi vitamin if they dont receive one already, as they may be lacking in something that helps with hair growth.
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