{"product_id":"mackey-plastic-plaiting-aid-mane-comb-for-horses","title":"Mackey Plastic Plaiting Aid Mane Comb for Horses","description":"\u003ch2\u003eMackey Plastic Plaiting Aid — Three Even Sections, Every Time\u003c\/h2\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Mackey Plastic Plaiting Aid is a handy little plastic comb that divides a horse's mane into three equal sections so you can plait quickly and evenly. It is designed for riders, grooms and yard staff preparing horses, ponies and cobs for showing, dressage, hunting, Pony Club or simply a smart everyday turnout.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBest for anyone who struggles to judge strand thickness by hand: draw the aid through the mane, take your three sections and plait straight down. The result is a neater, more consistent row of plaits in less time.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch3\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h3\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThree-section divider\u003c\/strong\u003e — separates the mane into three equal strands ready to plait\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFaster plaiting\u003c\/strong\u003e — less fiddling and fewer uneven plaits along the neck\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlastic construction\u003c\/strong\u003e — light in the hand and easy to rinse clean\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePocket sized\u003c\/strong\u003e — fits in a grooming box, plaiting kit or jacket pocket\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSuits horses, ponies and cobs\u003c\/strong\u003e — useful for show mornings and routine mane tidying\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBeginner friendly\u003c\/strong\u003e — helps riders learning to plait achieve consistent results\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\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePlastic Plaiting Aid\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eType\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMane comb and three-section divider\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eMaterial\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePlastic\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eIntended Use\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePlaiting, mane preparation, show turnout\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSuitable For\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHorses, ponies, cobs\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eCare\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRinse clean, wipe dry, store flat\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eCountry of Origin\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eIndia\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e \u003c\/table\u003e \u003ch3\u003eHow to Use\u003c\/h3\u003e \u003col\u003e \u003cli\u003eBrush the mane through so it lies flat and is free of tangles.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eDampen the mane lightly with water or plaiting spray if it is fly-away.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eTake a section of mane of your chosen width and hold it away from the neck.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eDraw the plaiting aid down through the section to split it into three equal strands.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003ePlait down the three strands and secure with a band or thread as usual.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eRepeat along the neck, keeping each section the same width for a uniform row.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ol\u003e \u003cp\u003eBrowse more grooming and turnout kit in our \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/grooming\"\u003egrooming collection\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch3\u003eFAQ\u003c\/h3\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat does a plaiting aid actually do?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIt divides the horse's mane into three equal sections so the strands are ready to plait without separating them by hand.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWill it work on a thick or cob mane?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes. It suits horses, ponies and cobs, though very thick manes are easier to manage if the mane has been pulled or thinned to a workable length first.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs it suitable for beginners?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIt is. Even sections are the hardest part of plaiting to judge by eye, so the aid helps newer plaiters produce a consistent row.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat is it made from?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePlastic, which keeps it light to hold and easy to rinse clean after use.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow do I clean and store it?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eRinse in clean water, wipe dry and store flat in your grooming box away from direct heat.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCan I use it on a tail?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIt is intended for the mane. 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