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For something that doesn't have fingers and thumbs he sure ties good knots in his maine. I can't get it untangled.
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Another horse with him.
IMO, don't cut it out/off. Soak it in hair conditioner. Run a sharp knife through it lengthwise until you can get a mane comb through it.
If you take the time it takes, it takes less time. --Pat Parelli
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Soak the tangle with mineral oil then untangle it with you hands, then wash and condition, forget the knife it will really screw up a mane. Rio7
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See a lot of people spray WD-40 on maines at the horse auctions.
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but do they spray it on manes?
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but do they spray it on manes? Them too! And tails.
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Keeps 'em from squeakin'!!
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I've done the wd40 and even tried something my wife uses. Anymore though and snags that bad I'd just cut it out. But I don't have show horses.
Usually when mine do that I find a burr or twig in it too.
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I call em wind knots, my wife calls em fairy braids. Regardless, when it is that bad I just cut it and move on.
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I call em wind knots, my wife calls em fairy braids. Regardless, when it is that bad I just cut it and move on. That's why I suggested above just running a sharp knife THROUGH the knot. It doesn't cut it OUT, but cuts it APART. It does not leave a hole in that spot. Once done, the mane can be combed out.
If you take the time it takes, it takes less time. --Pat Parelli
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