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 Posted: Fri Jan 02, 2009 5:18 pm
A Contest and Games Forum!
Hey in this special little forum you can have:
~ Contests of any sort -preferably horse related
~ Games
~ Role Playing Games
~ Links to horsey game sites
~ Anything relevant
Go crazy! 
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Posted: Fri Jan 16, 2009 12:02 pm
I found this out about Friesian mane care :
About Friesian Mane Care
If your goal is to preserve your horse's mane and tail, the last thing you want to do is grab a comb and get down to business because the comb or brush will inevitably rip out a good deal of hair. DO NOT BRUSH THE MANE EVERY DAY WITH A COMB OR BRUSH. Some hair loss is expected during grooming sessions, but if we rip out good hair along with the dead soon the horse's mane and tail will be thinned out drastically. Considering the hair growth for both locations is limited to a couple inches a year, it can take a long time to re-grow a devastated mane or tail.
To preserve hair loss caused by combing and tangles, start by running a dose of conditioner and/or tangle-remover through the mane with your fingers. This should loosen tangles and make the hair slicker, thereby allowing you to undo the tangles easily by hand. Some owners will just pull out the scissors and snip away tight tangles and knots, but I haven't seen a knot yet that couldn't be removed with some conditioner and patience.
Do not pull out your comb until you can run your fingers throughout the mane without detecting any tangles; let your fingers perform most of the "grunt" work since they will be more gentle than a comb. When it is time for the comb to be implemented, support the base of the horse's mane with one hand while you comb with the other. What you're trying to do is prevent downward tugging that may tear some hair from its roots. If you detect any missed tangles with your comb discontinue for a moment, untangle with your fingers, then proceed with the comb once more.
With Friesians, it is better to not brush the mane at all unless you first wash the mane with shampoo/conditioner and then spraying the wet mane with Vetrolin Shine. Braiding the mane at this point with straight braids every 4-5 inches down the neck, that are not too tight, is a good idea. Do not use cowboy magic as this can make the horse’s hair brittle in dry climates. We recommend using a product called Vetrolin Shine to condition the mane and tail after washing it. It also has sunscreen and some fly repellency. You can buy it at Valleyvet.com or your local farm store.Source : http://www.legacyfriesians.com/aboutfriesians.html
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Posted: Mon Apr 06, 2009 10:16 pm
Hmmmm *Thinks to what to say*
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