{"product_id":"mackey-aluminium-tail-comb-for-mane-thinning","title":"Mackey Aluminium Tail Comb for Mane Thinning","description":"\u003ch2\u003eMackey Aluminium Tail Comb\u003c\/h2\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Mackey Aluminium Tail Comb is a grooming comb for combing through and thinning the mane and tail of horses and ponies. It is best for riders and grooms who want a tidy, pulled look without the painful pulling and tearing of traditional hand pulling.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMade from aluminium with an exchangeable blade, it is a long-term addition to the grooming box rather than a throwaway tool, and it suits everything from a thick native mane to a heavy show tail. Browse more yard essentials in our \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/horse-grooming\"\u003ehorse grooming collection\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch3\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h3\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCombs and thins\u003c\/strong\u003e in one action for a neat, natural finish\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNo painful pulling or tearing\u003c\/strong\u003e of the mane\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eExchangeable blade\u003c\/strong\u003e so the comb can be refreshed rather than replaced\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAluminium body\u003c\/strong\u003e for a light, firm grip during repeated strokes\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eWorks on manes and tails for horses, ponies and cobs\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eHandy for tidying before plaiting, showing or general turnout\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003ch3\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e \u003ctable\u003e \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eBrand\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMackey\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eProduct Type\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTail and mane comb\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eMaterial\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAluminium\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eBlade\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eExchangeable\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003ePrimary Use\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCombing and thinning mane and tail\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSuitable For\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHorses, ponies and cobs\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eCountry of Origin\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTaiwan\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e \u003c\/table\u003e \u003ch3\u003eHow to Use\u003c\/h3\u003e \u003col\u003e \u003cli\u003eBrush the mane or tail through first so the hair is free of knots and dirt.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eTake a small section of hair, no wider than the comb, and hold it in one hand.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eComb downwards through the section with a smooth stroke, letting the blade thin the hair as you go.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eRepeat along the crest or dock, working in small sections and checking the thickness regularly.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eStand back to assess the overall shape, then refine any thicker areas with a few extra strokes.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eClear trapped hair from the teeth, wipe the comb dry and store it in a dry grooming box.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ol\u003e \u003ch3\u003eFAQ\u003c\/h3\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDoes this comb pull the mane?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNo. It is designed for combing and thinning without the painful pulling and tearing associated with traditional mane pulling.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCan the blade be replaced?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes. The comb has an exchangeable blade, so it can be refreshed rather than replacing the whole tool.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCan I use it on the tail as well as the mane?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes. It is intended for combing and thinning both the mane and the tail.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs it suitable for ponies and cobs with thick manes?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes. Work in small sections and take a little hair at a time so you can control how much thickness is removed from a heavy mane.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat is the comb made from?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe body is aluminium and the blade is exchangeable.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow should I look after it?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eRemove trapped hair after use, wipe it dry and keep it in a dry grooming box. The blade is sharp, so handle it carefully and store it away from children.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch3\u003eAbout Mackey\u003c\/h3\u003e \u003cp\u003eMackey make practical everyday equestrian equipment and grooming tools for yard life, with simple, hard-wearing designs used by riders, grooms and owners across the UK and Ireland.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cscript type=\"application\/ld+json\"\u003e {\"@context\":\"https:\/\/schema.org\",\"@type\":\"FAQPage\",\"mainEntity\":[{\"@type\":\"Question\",\"name\":\"Does this comb pull the mane?\",\"acceptedAnswer\":{\"@type\":\"Answer\",\"text\":\"No. It is designed for combing and thinning without the painful pulling and tearing associated with traditional mane pulling.\"}},{\"@type\":\"Question\",\"name\":\"Can the blade be replaced?\",\"acceptedAnswer\":{\"@type\":\"Answer\",\"text\":\"Yes. 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