Friesian Horse Grooming: Caring for the Black Coat, Mane & Tail

Friesian horse grooming really comes down to managing a lot of black hair — heavy mane, tail and feather, plus a dense coat. Reluxe Mane & Tail Shampoo washes out mud and grease without stripping the shine, then Refresh Cream deep-conditions so the brush glides through afterward. Clean hair and a well-conditioned coat let the Friesian's natural black show through — no dye needed.

Washing a Black Coat Without Stripping It

A Friesian's black coat looks best clean and well-conditioned, since dust and dried sweat dull it fast. Revive Shampoo is a gentle, non-stripping everyday wash with plant oils and magnesium that lifts grime without drying the coat. Regular washing and a thorough rinse bring out the coat's natural depth — there's no dye or colour step involved, just clean hair reflecting light the way it should. To protect that depth over summer, time turnout to dodge peak sun or use a UV-rated rug; sun bleaches black coats over a season no matter which shampoo you use. Dry the coat thoroughly after washing, especially in wet weather. A black coat left damp for days runs into skin trouble more often than one that gets toweled and aired properly, and that outcome has nothing to do with which shampoo sits on the shelf.

Mane, Tail and Feather Without Breakage

Friesian mane, tail and feather run long, thick, and prone to matting. Reluxe Mane & Tail Shampoo uses castor and jojoba oil to wash heavy hair without stripping it, while Refresh Cream works as a rinse-out mask for the dry, brittle ends that come with that much length. Follow with Release Spray Conditioner, a leave-in detangler, so the comb slides through instead of pulling hair out at the root. Work through mane and tail section by section, starting at the ends, and never brush feather or tail dry when it's matted. Wet the section first with Release so hair separates instead of shearing off at the snarl.

• Wash mane, tail and feather with Reluxe to condition as you clean.
• Deep-condition weekly with Refresh Cream on dry or brittle ends.
• Finish with a light mist of Release for tangle-free brushing.
• Keep the body coat clean with Revive between full grooming sessions.