Best/easiest way to remove burrs from VERY long manes and tails.

[BoyleHeightsKid]

I’m horse sitting 2 mares for a couple of weeks for my old barn owner. One is a Friesian and the other a Friesian cross. They both have a lot of hair… full of burrs and I can’t take it anymore. I’m trying to find a couple of unsuspecting girls that would like to come spend some time with them and maybe help with this because it’s going to be a very time consuming task.

What is the best thing use to get them out? I’ve removed burrs before but nothing of this magnitude with manes and tails as long as theirs. I should have gotten a picture hahaha!

[CFFarm]

Veggie oil, comb and lots of time. Or…dare I say it… scissors.

[BoyleHeightsKid]

@CFFarm

Veggie oil, comb and lots of time. Or…dare I say it… scissors.

If they were mine the clippers would come out…

[stargazer08]

Cowboy Magic works great. I have used WD40 and then washed thoroughly afterwards. If there are still burrs where they are located then it will all be for naught.

[BoyleHeightsKid]

@stargazer08

Cowboy Magic works great. I have used WD40 and then washed thoroughly afterwards. If there are still burrs where they are located then it will all be for naught.

They are retired broodmares that get absolutely no attention other than feeding time and to get their feet trimmed. They LOVE the attention and will stand absolutely still to be groomed and fussed over. I love both of them and they are so sweet, so would like to do this for them before they go back home. I know the next time I see them they will be full again… sigh…

[theresak]

ShowSheen around the burrs and all they way down the hair, then let it dry completely. Start pulling hairs away from the burrs and eventually you’ll be able to slide clumps down the remaining strands of hair.

[chestnutmarebeware]

@theresak

ShowSheen around the burrs and all they way down the hair, then let it dry completely. Start pulling hairs away from the burrs and eventually you’ll be able to slide clumps down the remaining strands of hair.

This ^^^. Healthy Haircare Conditioner is what I use, and I don’t wait for it to dry first.

[BoyleHeightsKid]

@chestnutmarebeware

This ^^^. Healthy Haircare Conditioner is what I use, and I don’t wait for it to dry first.

Ah!! I have some Healthy Hair and now that I think about it I might have some Cowboy Magic!

[2DogsFarm]

I LOFF Cowboy Magic detangler!!!
When you use it be sure you wear gloves - the %$^! burrs can stick to you as well as horses & can be like splinters in your fingertips :grief:

[betsyk]

If forelocks are full of burrs, be really, really careful about their eyes. I"ve put a towel or fly mask over their face before working on the forelock. Be really careful about brushing away the little bits. They have barbs on the end which can make a really horrible corneal ulcer and they seem to work themselves way up under the lid into places the vet won’t find on the first exam.

I like cowboy magic better than showsheen, but either will work. Hope you’re someplace warm!

[walktrot]

@theresak

ShowSheen around the burrs and all they way down the hair, then let it dry completely. Start pulling hairs away from the burrs and eventually you’ll be able to slide clumps down the remaining strands of hair.

We used Show Sheen on the BO’s mini Cupcake whose forelock was usually a giant lump of burdocks. Don’t try to comb them out. You have to sort of disassemble the whole mess by pulling the hair away and disengaging the burrs. Other than that, Cupcake was pretty cute.

[beau159]

Cowboy Magic and patience…

I find it easiest and less damaging to just use my fingers, rather than a comb or brush. Wear leather gloves if you have particularly sharp burrs.

[PlanB]

Remove the HAIR from the BURRS, not the other way around. walktrot and theresak described it well.

[Palm_Beach]

I hope you are charging by the hour for this.

[BoyleHeightsKid]

@Palm Beach

I hope you are charging by the hour for this.