# Horse Mane Shampoo and Care Basics

> Wash and care for a coarse mane without drying out the crest — Ferro's Reluxe shampoo, plus Refresh and Release to keep it soft. Free shipping over $100.

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A horse's mane needs a wash that cleans the crest and roots without stripping the coarse hair bone-dry. Ferro's [Reluxe Main&Tail Shampoo](/product/reluxe-maintail-shampoo/) is built for exactly that hair type; follow up with the [Refresh Main&Tail Cream](/product/refresh-maintail-cream/) or a mist of [Release Spray Conditioner](/product/release-spray-conditioner/) to keep the mane soft and tangle-free.

## Why the mane needs a different approach

The mane sits right over the crest, where sweat, rug rubs, and scurf collect at the roots, while the lengths stay coarse and dry out fast. A body wash can strip it too hard. [Reluxe](/product/reluxe-maintail-shampoo/) cleans the roots and lengths with castor and jojoba oils without leaving the hair brittle — then conditioning keeps the mane flexible, so it lies well and doesn't snap under a rug or a browband.

### A straightforward mane routine

- Wet the mane and work [Reluxe](/product/reluxe-maintail-shampoo/) into the crest and roots, then down the length, rinsing until the water runs clear.
- On a dry or breaking mane, apply [Refresh](/product/refresh-maintail-cream/), leave it a few minutes, then rinse.
- Towel gently, then mist [Release](/product/release-spray-conditioner/) through the length for slip and shine.
- Detangle with fingers or a wide-tooth comb, starting at the ends — never rip through from the roots.

- Scurf or dandruff at the crest — a gentle, thorough wash and full rinse lifts the flakes; work the lather into the roots, not just the hair.
- Rug and mane rubs — keep the hair conditioned and slick, so it slides instead of breaking, and check the rug's fit at the neck.
- Show manes — condition and detangle before plaiting. A clean, soft mane plaits far more neatly than a dry one ever will.

Clean and conditioned, not dyed or force-grown

A good mane routine keeps hair healthy and unbroken; it doesn't colour a dark mane or make hair grow faster. Reluxe and its conditioners clean and soften — they don't deposit pigment, and no product speeds up growth. A fuller mane is simply hair you haven't let break off.