{"product_id":"supreme-products-neat-tidy-mane-thinning-knife","title":"Supreme Products Neat \u0026 Tidy Mane Thinning Knife","description":"\u003ch2\u003eSupreme Products Neat \u0026amp; Tidy Thinning Knife\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Supreme Products Neat \u0026amp; Tidy Thinning Knife is a small, compact folding comb with a fitted blade, used to humanely thin and tidy horses' manes, tails and feathers. It is best for showing producers, grooms and leisure owners who want a neat, shaped finish without traditional mane pulling.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe penknife-style handle folds the blade away between uses, so it stores safely in a grooming kit, show box or pocket and is easy to carry ringside for last-minute tidying.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFolding penknife style:\u003c\/strong\u003e the blade folds into the handle for compact, tidy storage\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFitted blade:\u003c\/strong\u003e held securely within the comb for controlled, even thinning\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHumane thinning:\u003c\/strong\u003e shortens and thins hair without the discomfort many horses associate with pulling\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThree jobs, one tool:\u003c\/strong\u003e works on manes, tails and feathers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eShow ring finish:\u003c\/strong\u003e shapes and neatens for in-hand and ridden classes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCompact and portable:\u003c\/strong\u003e small enough for a pocket, grooming box or lorry locker\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eBrand\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSupreme Products\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eProduct\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNeat \u0026amp; Tidy Thinning Knife\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eType\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFolding penknife-style thinning comb with fitted blade\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003ePrimary Uses\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eThinning and tidying manes, tails and feathers\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSize\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSmall and compact\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSuitable For\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHorses, ponies, cobs and natives\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eCare\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWipe clean and dry after use, fold blade away to store\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow to Use\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBrush or comb the mane, tail or feather through first so the hair lies flat and evenly.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOpen the folding handle and check the blade is seated securely in the comb.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTake a small section of hair and draw the thinning knife down through it, working with the direction of the hair.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRepeat in small sections, standing back regularly to judge length and overall shape.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFinish by combing through again, then fold the blade away and wipe it dry before storing.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\u003cp\u003eFor more grooming and showing preparation kit, browse our \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/grooming\"\u003egrooming collection\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eFAQ\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003ch4\u003eIs a thinning knife kinder than pulling a mane?\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003eMany horses tolerate a thinning knife better than traditional pulling, as the hair is thinned and shortened rather than removed at the root. Work in small sections and stop if your horse becomes unsettled.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch4\u003eCan it be used on tails and feathers as well as manes?\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003eYes. It is designed for thinning and tidying manes, tails and feathers, which makes it useful on cobs and native types as well as show horses.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch4\u003eHow big is it?\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003eIt is small and compact, with a folding penknife-style body, so it fits easily into a pocket, grooming kit or show box.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch4\u003eHow do I look after the blade?\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003eWipe the blade clean and dry it thoroughly after use, fold it back into the handle for storage, and keep it out of reach of children.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch4\u003eWill it give a show ring finish?\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003eUsed in stages, it shortens and shapes the mane and neatens tail edges and feather to create a tidy outline suitable for in-hand and ridden showing classes.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch4\u003eIs it suitable for a novice groom?\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003eYes, provided you work slowly in small sections and check the shape as you go. Little and often gives a more natural result than reshaping in one session.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAbout Supreme Products\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eSupreme Products is a long-established British brand specialising in showing preparation, grooming tools and finishing products. Its range is widely used by producers, grooms and amateur showing enthusiasts on yards and at shows across the UK.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cscript type=\"application\/ld+json\"\u003e{\"@context\":\"https:\/\/schema.org\",\"@type\":\"FAQPage\",\"mainEntity\":[{\"@type\":\"Question\",\"name\":\"Is a thinning knife kinder than pulling a mane?\",\"acceptedAnswer\":{\"@type\":\"Answer\",\"text\":\"Many horses tolerate a thinning knife better than traditional pulling, as the hair is thinned and shortened rather than removed at the root. 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