October 2002

Serving Horse Owners Across the State

Product Review 

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Great, Easy to Use Products

I have found a time saving  combination scraper and washer.  I got it a few months ago and have found it to be a great tool for cleaning the dirt from way down deep in the coat.  It is the WASH WAND, which looks like a scraper, but made of metal/neoprene and screws on to the hose.  It has holes down the middle and cleans with a perpendicular spray of water  while removing the dirty water all in one motion and eliminates the need for a scraper.!  It has an easy to hold handle and a water flow control on it so you have one hand control.  It has made washing so much easier!  The dirt literally flows off the horses back and dirty water goes along with it!

Next, an incredible invention!  I have found a great mane/tail conditioner detangler.  For years I have combed and brushed my horses tail daily to keep it in good shape and free of tangles.  Now, I use COWBOY MAGIC DETANGLER and taking care of their tail and mane  has never been so easy.  This is a gel that you rub on the tail or mane and within seconds, a comb just falls through it… seriously…it works!  The effect last for at least 4-5 days and it also makes the tail and mane shiny!  A tube costs about 9.00 and will last a long time as you only use a bit.  You can put it on  wet or dry hair and it makes it look like it has been just washed.  It feels like silk.

Another trick I found is the SLICK ‘N EASY block, normally used for groming and removing hair...But I have found that it also removes bot eggs!  Those nasty yellow eggs just come right off with this block and it will last for years and costs only 2.00-3.00 .  I have tried all the combs, razors and gels that are out there and this works the best, especially on the mane.  Just rub and they are gone, you can take off hundreds at a time.