Non-white tails

[Emma!]

Since we've discussed the white variety, what do you all do to get your non-white tails in perfect show ring condition?

[kermie]

I use one of my range of shampoos from Peasridge (often followed by some fairy liquid for really manky tails), followed by some leave in hair conditioner.

[Lavender]

With Lavender's tail, I never touch it in between shows the day before a show, I wash it then comb it through, gently Then once it's dry, I square it off again with the clippers ;D

The result is this
;D

[katie]

pantenne pro v, slightly expensive but leaves hair really silky, if you really wanted to push the boat out John Freida brilliant brunette is also excellant, but maybe only for special occasions!!

Look out for buy one get one free deals in Tescos, then it is no more expensive than horsey conditioner.

[Emma!]

I use brilliant brunette myself, got tons of it already so i might use that and see how her tails turns out for Sunday.

[katie]

I find it leaves their tails really nice and silky. Would advise testing on a small area first though as it probably has way more chemicals in it than horse products.

One of my friends used baby oil on her older pony who took a bad reaction to it and ended up bald with burnt patches.

[Qui Gon Jinn]

If you can get hold of Well SP (System Professional) Silver Saver shampoo, you'll be amazed! It is purple in colour, but doesn't stain the coat or hair. I've used this on my gelding's tail with excellent results. I've also washed his white socks with it too and he gleams! Wella of course is for humans and you'll only get the SP range in hairdressing salons. It costs about £8 per bottle, but does give a stunning silvery white glow to the hair.

[Qui Gon Jinn]

Sorry Guys!! I've just realised that I've posted this in the wrong thread!!!! Oops!

[Bedrockshetlands]

If I told you I'd have to kill you

Nah I don't do much with my lots tails. In winter they just get oiled and those with tails longer than themselves have them plaited and looped up.

I use whatever shampoo I have available at the time for the blacks with aussie 3 minute miracle conditioner if the tail is quite dry.

[donut]

We use Fairy Liquid, the original version, not the one with lemon or extra strength. Or we use vosene.

[louise]

Ditti i use fairy liquid the green or blue one. They come up real white. And you get soft hands LOL

[leahwright]

so i take it all the horsey shampoos are a waste of time the good old fairy is the better!

[kermie]

I think it depends on the horse shampoo. I don't like to use fairy on any part of them except their tail (and always below the dock) and I always use a horse (or human) shampoo afterwards, followed by conditioner as I feel the fairy can strip their tails of its natural grease and make it a bit brittle.

I buy large 5l bottles of shampoo and they last me more than a full season (although I do have several of different types)....around £25 per bottle but economical I think.

[gilliancaldwell]

i use baby shampoo to be on the safe side lol

[joannewalsh]

i dont touch my ponys tails until they are washed and brushed for the shows. normaly just use anything that is on special from asda. pebbles has her special blue shampoo lol.