Horse Mane & Tail Shampoo Range
A good mane and tail shampoo earns its keep two ways: it lifts arena dust and dried sweat from thick hair without stripping it bare, and it leaves behind enough slip that strands comb through instead of snapping off. That's the idea behind the Ferro Reluxe Mane & Tail Shampoo, built on castor and jojoba oils. Add a deep cream and a leave-in spray and you have a complete length-building routine. Browse the full Mane & Tail lineup for everything in one place.
Why Use a Dedicated Mane and Tail Shampoo
Mane and tail hair is coarser than body coat, and much older too — a single tail hair might be several years old. Every bath either protects that length or chips away at it. A whole-body degreasing shampoo is usually overkill here, sometimes even harsh. A mane and tail shampoo works differently: it cleans while keeping the cuticle smooth, so tangles slide apart instead of locking together, and hair keeps its length instead of snapping mid-shaft.
Choosing the Right Product
- Everyday wash: Reluxe Mane & Tail Shampoo — castor and jojoba oils that clean and soften in a single step. This is the one most horses actually need.
- Deep treatment: Refresh Mane & Tail Cream — an avocado-and-olive cream worked in after shampooing, then rinsed out, built for dry, brittle or neglected tails.
- Between baths: Release Spray Conditioner — a leave-in mist that detangles and adds slip, so daily brushing stops yanking hair loose.
A Simple Routine
- Soak the mane and tail completely, then work Reluxe in from the roots down.
- Rinse until the water runs clear, no shortcuts here.
- Once a week (or more on a dry tail), massage Refresh cream through the length, leave it two to three minutes, and rinse.
- Mist Release over the damp or dry tail before brushing so the comb glides through.
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Frequently asked questions
Can a mane and tail shampoo double as a full-body wash?
You can, technically. But it's formulated for coarse mane and tail hair specifically. Most owners reach for an everyday coat wash like Revive Shampoo for the full-body bath, and save the mane and tail shampoo for the hair that actually needs the extra conditioning.
How often should the mane and tail get washed?
Once every one to two weeks covers most horses. Wash more than that and you'll strip natural oils, leaving hair brittle. Between baths, a leave-in like Release Spray Conditioner keeps things detangled without a full wash.
What's the difference between the shampoo and the cream?
Simple: the Reluxe shampoo cleans. The Refresh cream is a deeper, rinse-out treatment for hair that's dry or already damaged. Use the shampoo every wash, and bring in the cream weekly or whenever the tail feels parched.
Will it help my horse grow a longer tail?
Only indirectly. No topical product speeds up hair growth. But stopping breakage lets the tail hold on to the length it grows. Thick, long tails come from a wash, regular conditioning, and careful brushing — not a shortcut.