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Post by waspblue on Aug 25, 2015 23:21:48 GMT
Please can anyone help, what would I be best using to protect my highland ponys gorgeous long mane from rug rubs esp at wither area? I am not sure wether to purchase a Bossy Maneguard or a Snuggy Hoods Lycra hood and separate body. What do you all do please. All advice greatly accepted and appreciated.
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Post by comanchediva on Aug 26, 2015 5:16:31 GMT
Our fells are rugged only in the winter when they are clipped. I buy standard neck rugs which come well up their necks and so far we've not had a problem with any rubbing of their manes, even clipped they'd be far too hot with full necks.
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Post by justliloldme on Aug 26, 2015 5:37:34 GMT
lots of conditioner and leave well alone we have found more hoods bags etc make them loose more, fresh air and mud and very little grooming unless going showing in which case use lots of conditioner when washing, dont brush
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Post by welshy1 on Aug 26, 2015 6:29:23 GMT
I have always used bossys bibs saved all our manes we have fells, also use mtg to keep mane strong so it doesn't break and it grows well to
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Post by kateanne0 on Sept 1, 2015 18:48:02 GMT
What is mtg please?
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Post by mady on Sept 1, 2015 19:45:03 GMT
Shepleys MTG its used for mane growth etc
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Post by Kerbeck on Sept 14, 2015 13:05:27 GMT
My fell has a mane to his knees, it is oiled once a week, then plaited in 5 big chunky plaits. I never ever use neck covers as not only do they rub but the hair will fall out if the roots get too hot. I brush it only before shows.
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Post by hack on Sept 14, 2015 19:22:10 GMT
Pig oil and brushed out very gently once a week. I don't leave my highland's mane plaited at all.
Pig oil helps the rugs slip over the mane. Mine has a standard neck on unless clipped, then a full neck medium weight. We haven't lost any mane, if anything it's getting a little long!
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Post by sparkysunny on Sept 22, 2015 18:53:58 GMT
Apologies for hijacking the post, but can anyone please recommend a good mane conditioner? Our new pony's mane is really coarse and I want to try to soften it. Thank you.
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Post by waspblue on Sept 22, 2015 21:29:55 GMT
Cowboy Magic Rosewater Conditioner is excellent, I use it on mane and tail, then after a bath I rinse him in a diluted solution of it and rinse off. It helps to lay the coat beautifully flat, leaving it soft, silky and so shiny too. Fab stuff and smells lovely as well.
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