Mane & Tail Care Hub | Detangler and Skin & Hair Enhancer Routines

 

Mane and Tail Care for Horses

Mane and tail care refers to the grooming routines, habits, and products used to protect hair, reduce breakage, prevent thinning, and support healthy skin in horses. This hub brings together everything riders need to groom with intention instead of force.

Quick start: a clean routine that protects hair

1) Detangle with slip

Start with a detangler before you touch a brush. Less friction means less breakage. Get Detangler

2) Support the skin

Hair behaves better when the skin underneath is calm and conditioned. Add Skin & Hair Enhancer

3) Run the 10-day check

Document change for ten days. Consistency beats intensity every time. Start the Challenge

What is proper mane and tail care for horses?

Proper mane and tail care focuses on reducing friction during grooming and supporting the skin beneath the hair. Most thinning, snapping, and chronic tangles are caused by dry detangling, aggressive brushing, and overlooking skin health rather than slow hair growth.

Featured mane and tail care essentials

ShowBarn Secret Detangler

A mane and tail detangler designed to release knots without ripping hair out.

  • Improves comb glide and reduces pulling
  • Helps prevent snap-back breakage
  • Ideal for daily grooming and show prep
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ShowBarn Secret Skin & Hair Enhancer

A leave-in conditioner that supports skin health under the mane and tail.

  • Conditions skin, not just surface hair
  • Supports softness and manageability
  • No-rinse, routine-friendly application
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Proof lives in the details Commit to ten days, document the change, and see what consistent skin-first care can do for coat, mane, and tail.

Mane and tail care guides

Foundational care

How to Care for a Horse’s Mane and Tail Without Breakage

Reduce breakage, detangle correctly, and protect hair during everyday grooming.

Why Mane and Tail Health Starts With the Skin

Skin health is the foundation for strong mane and tail hair.

Routine-based care

Daily vs Show-Week Mane and Tail Care for Horses

How grooming routines should change between everyday care and competition weeks.

Seasonal Mane and Tail Care for Horses

Adjust grooming routines for winter, summer, and seasonal transitions.

Braiding & protection

The Benefits of Braiding Your Horse’s Mane & Tail

When braiding helps, when it hurts, and how to use protective styling to reduce friction.

Troubleshooting

Horse Tail Thinning: Causes, Grooming Mistakes, and Solutions

Why tails thin and how to protect hair long term with skin-first care.