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The Finishing Touches

horse The Mane & Tail
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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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 flat, making them look neat and tidy.


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 tail
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