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The Finishing Touches
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The
Mane & Tail
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Manes
and Tails are best brushed out with a body brush or your fingers. Mane Combs
(as shown above) are used when plaiting and trimming and can be used carefully
to help detangle the hairs.
Whichever tool you choose to use, you must use it carefully to avoid
breaking the hairs of the mane and tail. A variety of products such as
detangler and Mane & Tail conditioner are available in most saddlery shops.
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Water Brush
The water brush can be dampened with water to scrub off stubborn stains and
dirt, to scrub mud off the hooves, and to dampen the mane and tail to lay them
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Sponges
You will need three sponges, one each for cleaning the eyes, nose and dock.
Wring out the sponge so that it is soft, clean and damp. Start by sponging the
eyes away from the corners and around the eyelids. Wring the sponge out again
and clean the muzzle including the lips.
Always use a separate sponge to deal with the dock area. If you are at all
unsure of your horse make sure that you stand safely to one side whilst you
clean the whole dock region including the skin on the underside of the
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