Mane & Tail Care

Horse Braiding & Banding Supplies: Appearance is a big part of the show world, and in many disciplines, braiding and banding mane and tails are required to achieve the desired look. This process can seem daunting to some, but with braiding supplies from Schneiders, almost anyone can achieve a professional and polished result. With the right horse braiding and banding equipment, your horse will look gorgeous in the ring.

When it's time for braiding, our strong waxed braid thread and bands will hold fast. These come in many colors to accent your horse for a decorative touch or blend in. Products such as Easy Braid™ helps get unruly mane under control, latch hooks for simplifying braid pulls and tail extensions for adding volume should be a part of any groomer's braiding and banding kit. You can create your own kit using one of our grooming boxes or braiding bags and fill it with brands such as: Super Bands™, Ultra®, Schneider's, Exhibitor's, and Solocomb™.You can even get horse slicker hoods for protecting a braiding job before a show.

Mane & Tail Brushes: Producing a gorgeous mane and tail requires daily maintenance. Damage to hair often occurs when removing tangles. Specially designed horse brushes and combs alleviate hair breakage. Sstack.com carries a varied selection of high-quality horse grooming brushes, combs and other equipment for effective daily maintenance of your horse's mane and tail.

For an effective horse mane brush, browse the different styles that we offer. Our own curved handle brush is comfortable to use, with a non-slip handle, and is priced right. It's made from durable plastic and has rubber tipped bristles that won't damage the horse's hair. This brush works itself easily through heavy tails and manes. We also have lightweight and durable mane and tail brushes with rubber tipped bristles. The Oster® brush has a unique design for brushing in different directions and a specially designed grip for less hand fatigue. Other brands to check out are the Tail Tamer and The Wet Brush. Detanglers help repel dust and dirt while establishing a thicker appearance and impressive shine. Schneiders carries a variety of detangler brands such as: Cowboy Magic®, Mane-ly, Eqyss, and Man 'N Tail.

Large plastic combs help to reduce tangles. Our braid aid comb helps you to create perfect braids and bands. Our aluminum pulling comb is for pulling and shortening manes, in addition to separating hair for banding and braiding. The SoloComb™ lets you pull manes easily and quickly, giving you results that look like you hand pulled. We also have SoloComb™ replacement blades.

Horse Tail Extensions & Bags: Depending on the discipline and your horse's breed, a full, thick tail may be needed. These natural horse hair extensions give the tail greater volume. All are made in the U.S. and AQHA legal but check with your breed and associations rules for details.

Many disciplines require a thick, long tail. Equine tail bags and protection products eliminate breakage, mud and dirt while promoting hair growth and manageability. There is machine washable lycra tail bags that are soft and stretchy and won't harm the tail hair. You'll also find braided tail bags and lightweight water repellent nylon tail bags that are fast and easy to put on. The Dura-Tech tail® pouch is made from elasticized poly/cotton material, and it easily fits various tail sizes.

For those who use fake tails extensions, you'll find deluxe fake tail bags from Dura-Tech®. These padded nylon pads protect the tail extensions, so they remain tangle-free and in perfect condition for the next show. You'll also find high-quality vet wrap (bandage wrap) as well as Guard-Tex® self-adhering leg and tail wrap. This surgical wrapping gauze contains natural latex, which makes it waterproof.