This blog explains how we maintain the mane of our lovely pony Timmy.
Firstly wash the mane with your favourite horsey shampoo. (This may not be done every time the mane is replaited as it is not good to wash the mane too often!)
Throughly rinse the mane to insure all the shampoo is out, reducing the risk of irritation which can lead to mane itching.
Dry the mane either with a towel, solarium or wait for the mane to air dry.
Section the mane into equal sections and band them.
Then work down the mane plaiting each section to the very end, I like to fold over the end of the mane into the band to protect the very ends of the mane.
Plaiting the mane regularly (and washing it every now and then) reduces the chance of knots and tangles, rubbing from the rug at the shoulder and also horses getting too in the summer!
I hope this blog has been useful!
Suzannah @missy.hollins equestrian