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Post by lauranash on Dec 25, 2010 19:07:53 GMT 1
My HW cob gets his tail in a right mess, he doesn't lift it high enough  Usually I keep on top of it by brushing at least every other day (Oster brush) and using plenty of pig oil / baby oil or mane and tail conditioner once a week. Unfortunately with weather conditions and my health probs I haven't been to the yard much for nearly a month. The YO has been doing him for me (I'm assisted DIY and have been having a lot of assistance recently), but given the weather she's had to do a lot of horses and hasn't had time to brush tails. His tail is a right state  If I brush it I just pull the hair out and conditioner is having no impact. Usually when I've let it get a bit out of control I soak it in hot water for about 10 mins and then wash it, but with the temperature staying below zero that doesn't seem like a good idea. Any ideas how I can sort it out? |
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Post by jfors on Dec 26, 2010 6:50:57 GMT 1
Can only suggest wait for the thaw (I think weather forecast said higher temperatures coming on Monday - tomorrow).
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Post by Bay Mare on Dec 26, 2010 9:56:31 GMT 1
What about a tail bag? It will mean having a couple so that you can wash one, wear one, but it might help in the short term  |
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Post by Lana on Dec 26, 2010 10:02:53 GMT 1
How about a tail bag?
His tail would need to be clean, dry and plaited before you put it on though, but at least you'd only have to wash the bag then, you would probably need at least a couple to rotate I should think.
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Post by Lana on Dec 26, 2010 10:04:03 GMT 1
Obviously I typed that too slow |
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Post by kafee on Dec 26, 2010 11:42:32 GMT 1
Yuck, certainly get to hear about some interesting (?) problems on here!
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Post by ladynowak on Dec 26, 2010 12:14:16 GMT 1
The best thing I ever did was to stop brushing tails so often and not using any detangling products. The first 6 months were a bit sketchy, but eventually they started self cleaning and naturally stayed nice and tidy.. unlike before where it was just awful...
Alternatively, wash it through well once it warms up a bit and plait it loosely?
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Post by lauranash on Dec 26, 2010 12:23:27 GMT 1
The best thing I ever did was to stop brushing tails so often and not using any detangling products. The first 6 months were a bit sketchy, but eventually they started self cleaning and naturally stayed nice and tidy.. Unfortunately I know that won't work with him - you should have seen his tail when I got him after being turned away for well over 6 months. Will look into tail bags for next time - thanks guys. |
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Post by anastasia55555 on Dec 26, 2010 19:26:52 GMT 1
Could you wash it and dry it with hair dryer? And then put it in a tail bag, or even a pair of tights is supposed to work well
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Post by jen1 on Dec 27, 2010 3:30:50 GMT 1
we have the same problem, but our cob has so much tail we just hack it off underneath the weight of his tail is about the equivalant to about 10 tb tails,
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Post by Bay Mare on Dec 27, 2010 9:51:37 GMT 1
Obviously I typed that too slow Call it great minds |
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Post by julz on Dec 27, 2010 11:39:47 GMT 1
when you do wash it...
wash it well and rinse well with plenty warm water... til it's squeaky clean, then put some (human) conditioner through it, especially on the ends and up in the dock area... rinse this off, spin tail, then wrap in a towel and squeeze... then liberally apply mane and tail conditioner... (do all this and the following while it's wet/damp) then (here comes the fun part) with either (or both) a mane and tail comb/your fingers, literally a few hairs at a time, comb the tail, taking out any knots with the fingers, and pay special attention to the dock area where you may find some matts of hair, tail will dry as you get through it. Afterwards you can apply some Cowboy Magic as this will help to repel dirt/mud/excrement etc....
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Post by alexaandtess on Dec 27, 2010 13:55:58 GMT 1
Wash it then blow dry it.
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Post by lauranash on Dec 27, 2010 18:17:25 GMT 1
Well, if anyone has the same problem I solved mine with 4 liberal applications of mane and tail conditioner with half an hour between. Eventually softened it enough to brush out. The blow-drying is a good idea - though it might have taken a while as he has so much tail. Never thought of using Cowboy Magic on the tail, I use it a lot for stains.
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Post by anastasia55555 on Dec 27, 2010 18:21:45 GMT 1
Glad you got it sorted! gave apollos tail a mammoth brush today, he also doesnt lift his tail enough, dirty so and so lol! did just over half of it. And that bit is being kept tidy in a plait ready to finish the rest tomorrow. My sister has to help by holding the brushed bits out the way. He has the thickest tail known to man! i sprayed pig oil on the pooey bits and combed each little bit at a time got there in the end lol!
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Usually I keep on top of it by brushing at least every other day (Oster brush) and using plenty of pig oil / baby oil or mane and tail conditioner once a week. 
If I brush it I just pull the hair out and conditioner is having no impact. Usually when I've let it get a bit out of control I soak it in hot water for about 10 mins and then wash it, but with the temperature staying below zero that doesn't seem like a good idea. Any ideas how I can sort it out?
