February 2002

Use A Long-Lasting Mane And Tail Detangler

Healthy HairCare Silverado Detangler lasted for days, and we only needed to use a small amount. Plus, it left a glistening shine.

The shine, silkiness and beauty of this ûMorgan’s mane show the results from proper ûgrooming, optimal nutrition—and the help ûof a good detangler.

It’s difficult enough to keep your horse’s mane and tail clean, but keeping them conditioned and detangled is a task unto itself. However, a strong and shiny mane and tail definitely finishes any horse’s show-ring-perfect look. We expect horses’ manes and tails to be shining but not slick, and thick without too much weight dragging them down. Well-conditioned manes and tails should gleam with health, not oily, slippery products.

Most detanglers do what they are supposed to, so many riders use the same subjective criteria they use to choose their own grooming products, such as fragrance and “feel.” In fact, many of these products are safe for humans, and some…