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=== User: someone on fb asks ''How do you take care of your horses tails and manes? ===
someone on fb asks ''How do you take care of your horses tails and manes? Products? Home made better than store bought?
Unfortunately I have cocklebur plants and can’t get them all out of my pasture. I have used a “show shine” product to help them slip out better but it seems to dry the hair out and make it very course. I was thinking about using coconut oil and tail bags but then seen someone braid and the up with vet wrap and said they leave it for 3-5 weeks no one said what products they are using to help with hair growth

=== Assistant: Here’s a practical, horse-tested guide you can share — what actually works for manes & tails, what to avoid, and how to… ===
Here’s a practical, horse-tested guide you can share — what actually works for manes & tails, what to avoid, and how to manage cocklebur situations specifically:

==== 🐴 How to Take Care of Horse Manes & Tails ====

The goal is strong, healthy hair that doesn’t break or knot — especially important when you have burrs/cocklebur in pasture.

==== ✨ Daily/Weekly Basics ====

===== ✅ Keep It Clean & Tangle-Free =====
* Detangle before baths with a wide-tooth comb or brush (start at the bottom).
* Daily or every few days: finger-comb through tail to remove burrs/debris before they mat.

===== ✅ Wash When Needed =====
* Not more than every 10–14 days unless super dirty.
* Use a gentle horse shampoo & conditioner — never dish soap or human shampoo (too harsh).

==== 🧴 What Products Work Well ====

Here are good categories — examples are included but the principles matter most:

===== 🔹 Conditioning Detanglers =====

These help slip out burrs without breaking hair:
* Show sheen / mane & tail conditioners - Great for slip, but many have high alcohol which dries hair.
* Leave-in conditioners with moisturizers - Look for glycerin, panthenol, aloe, oils (not alcohol based).
* Detangler sprays made for horses (non-alcohol).

Better choices than alcohol products:
💧 Aloe-based detanglers
💧 Ceramide / protein conditioner sprays
💧 Bond rebuilding formulas (biotin/protein)

==== 🥥 Natural Oils – How to Use Them ====

Good options — used correctly:

===== 🥥 Coconut Oil =====

✔ Adds shine
✔ Moisturizes
✘ Can attract dust/dirt if used alone
✅ Best as an additive after conditioning — not as only product

How to use:
Rub a tiny amount in your palms and lightly smooth over dry hair (especially ends) — not the roots!

===== 🧴 Argan / Jojoba / Sweet Almond Oil =====

Better than plain coconut because they absorb without heavy buildup.

Tip:
Use natural oils sparingly — too much equals heaviness and dirt traps.

==== 🪢 Braiding & Tail Bags ====

These help protect from burrs, flies, and breakage — and many people do get good results.

===== 💡 Braiding =====
* French or traditional tail braid.
* But: Don’t leave tight braids in too long — can cause breakage.
* 3–7 days is a safe window.

===== 🩹 Vet Wrap Over Braid =====
* People use it loosely as a tail protector.
* IMPORTANT: ❗ Don’t wrap too tight — can cut off circulation and break hair. ❗ Don’t leave on for weeks without checking.

If someone leaves tail wrapped for 3–5 weeks, they should:
✅ Re-check weekly
✅ Remove / re-braid often
Otherwise it’s a recipe for breakage.

===== 🛡 Tail Bags =====

✔ Great for protection
✔ Prevents burrs + skin rubs
✔ Keeps hair cleaner between washes

==== 🌿 Homemade vs Store-Bought ====

Good Homemade Aids:
* Apple cider vinegar rinse — helps detangle & remove product buildup Dilute 1:10 with water
* Aloe vera gel (pure)
* Homemade spray with conditioner + water + a touch of oil

Store-bought benefits:
* Specialized formulations with slip, UV protection, protein, and conditioning agents that homemade versions don’t always duplicate.

Best approach:
✨ Combine the two – homemade conditioners for moisture + quality horse detangler for slip.

==== 💪 For Growth & Strength ====

You can’t force hair growth overnight — but you can support it:

===== 🐎 Supplements =====
* Biotin
* MSM (Methylsulfonylmethane)
* Omega fatty acids (flaxseed / rice bran / supplemented feed)

These support healthy hair follicles, not just surface conditioning.

Many horse people see thicker tails with consistent supplementation over 8–12 weeks.

==== 🐜 Extra Tips When You Have Cocklebur / Burdock ====
* Keep pastures mowed before seedheads form.
* Use protective gear: tail bags, fly sheets, etc.
* Check daily for burrs — remove before they mat.
* Clip excessively long tails (optional) so burrs don’t pile in.

==== 🧼 Routine Example (Easy) ====

Weekly
* Finger-comb tail
* Spray conditioner
* Oil light mist on ends

Every 1–2 weeks
* Wash with gentle shampoo & conditioner
* Rinse well

Daily
* Remove burrs immediately
* Re-braid or retie tail bag if needed

==== 🚫 Avoid ====

❌ Alcohol-heavy products (dry hair)
❌ Over-braiding too tight
❌ Leaving wraps on for weeks without checking
❌ Heavy oil only (attracts dirt & breakage)

If you want, I can tailor a cheap DIY detangler recipe or suggest specific product names that will help with slip without drying hair out.

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