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The Solution Section (FAQ)
What is Pro-Tect Wound Cream and Wound Spray by Mane 'n Tail?
Per Straight Arrow Products: Pro-Tect Wound Cream and Pro-Tect Wound Spray by Mane 'n Tail are two wound-recovery products that complement the broader Mane 'n Tail grooming line. Per the company: setting the grooming standard for equestrian enthusiasts over the past 40 years, the Original Mane 'n Tail Shampoo and companion conditioner support Straight Arrow as an industry leader.
Where did the Mane 'n Tail line come from — what's the founding story?
Per Straight Arrow Products: the Original Mane 'n Tail Shampoo and Conditioner were originally created on the Katzev family horse farm in rural New Jersey. Both were originally targeted for show horses with long flowing manes and tails. The Pro-Tect wound-care line is a newer addition addressing wound and skin recovery use cases.
What's in Pro-Tect Anti-Microbial Wound Cream?
Per Mane 'n Tail Pro-Tect Wound Cream benefits:
- Provides complete healing treatment and protection
- Eliminates harmful organisms for faster healing
- Contains skin-conditioning emollients
- Deep-penetrating cream base soothes cuts, scrapes, abrasions for faster healing
- Available in 6 oz
What about Pro-Tect Anti-Microbial Wound Spray?
Per Mane 'n Tail Pro-Tect Wound Spray benefits:
- Complete protection for skin and wound application
- Highly effective broad-spectrum antimicrobial
- Kills wide range: bacteria, yeast, mold, fungi, viruses
- Effective against most opportunistic micro-organisms associated with skin problems
- Deep-penetrating formula; conditions skin and coat to speed healing without burning or irritation
- Non-flammable, non-staining; pleasant fragrance
- Available in 32 oz, 4 oz
How does Pro-Tect fit into the Straight Arrow product family — Cowboy Magic angle?
Per Straight Arrow: distinct products in the broader Mane 'n Tail / Straight Arrow line, which includes Mane 'n Tail Shampoo and Conditioner, Detangler, Mineral Ice (pain-relief topical), Spray-Away, and the Pro-Tect wound-care subline. Each product addresses a distinct grooming or treatment use case rather than competing for the same niche.
Where can I buy Pro-Tect — and how do I contact the company?
Per Straight Arrow: all products available at JeffersEquine, ValleyVet, DoverSaddlery, SmartPak, and most feed and tack stores.
Direct: 900 Conroy Place, Easton, Pennsylvania 18040. Phone: 1-800-827-9815. Email: [email protected]. Pricing as quoted is subject to change due to economic factors — confirm current pricing with Straight Arrow or your dealer when ordering.
What does Mane 'n Tail Original Shampoo and Conditioner actually do for a horse's coat, mane, and tail?
Per Mane 'n Tail (Straight Arrow Products): the Original Shampoo and its companion Original Conditioner are the core grooming products that built the brand. They were developed to clean the body, mane, and tail while supporting long, full, flowing mane and tail hair on show horses. Used together as a system, the shampoo gently cleanses and the conditioner helps detangle, soften, and protect against breakage so manes and tails grow out fuller. Both are offered in 12 oz and 32 oz sizes, and the brand promotes them under a 'safe ingredients, real results' standard with a satisfactory performance guarantee.
How do I get a knot-free mane and tail without pulling out hair?
Per Mane 'n Tail: the Detangler is the finishing product made for exactly this. It is a leave-in spray that helps comb out knots and snags in the mane and tail so brushing pulls out far less hair, which is the whole point if you are trying to grow length and fullness. Mist it onto a damp or dry mane and tail and work through with fingers or a comb. The Detangler is sold in a 16 oz spray. Used after the Original Shampoo and Conditioner, it rounds out the classic three-step Mane 'n Tail grooming routine: cleanse, condition, then detangle and finish.
Which Mane 'n Tail product gives the best show-ring shine?
Per Mane 'n Tail: the Ultimate Gloss system is built for high-shine show prep. The Ultimate Gloss Shampoo gently cleanses while delivering what the brand describes as premium reflective shine, and the Ultimate Gloss Conditioner leaves a silky coat. Both are offered in a 16 oz size. For finishing touches the line also includes Shine-On Spray and Spray 'n Braid (3.4 oz) for sleek, prepped manes. Pairing the Ultimate Gloss wash-and-condition with a detangle-and-finish step is a simple way to get a horse ring-ready with a deep, reflective coat.
How do I get white legs, socks, and gray horses bright and stain-free?
Per Mane 'n Tail: Spray 'n White is the whitening shampoo made for light coats, white socks, blazes, and gray or paint horses. It is offered in a 32 oz size and is designed to lift stains and brighten white hair for the show ring. For a quick all-over rinse between full baths, Spray-Away Horse Wash (32 oz) is a spray-applied wash that cleans without a full bucket bath. Together they cover both deep whitening for show day and fast touch-up cleaning on a busy barn schedule.
Does Mane 'n Tail make anything for hooves and dry, cracked hands?
Per Mane 'n Tail: yes, that product is Hoofmaker. It is a hand-and-hoof therapy that adds vital nutrients to both, formulated with biotin, collagen, and coconut oil. For the horse it conditions and supports hoof quality; for the rider it doubles as a moisturizer for dry, cracked, hard-working hands, which is why barn owners keep it in the tack room. Hoofmaker is offered in a small 1 oz size and a barn-size 14.5 oz. It is a practical year-round pick for hoof condition through dry summers and wet, muddy winters.
What is ProTect Medicated Shampoo and when should I reach for it instead of the Original?
Per Mane 'n Tail: ProTect Medicated Shampoo is the first-aid, antimicrobial wash in the line, offered in a 3.4 oz size. Where the Original Shampoo is your everyday cleanser for routine grooming, the ProTect medicated formula is the one to reach for on skin you want to clean and support during recovery. It sits alongside the ProTect Spray and the Pro-Tect Anti-Microbial Wound Cream and Wound Spray as the brand's skin-and-wound first-aid subline, so you can match the format (shampoo, spray, or cream) to the situation.
What is Mineral Ice and what is it used for?
Per Mane 'n Tail: Mineral Ice is a topical treatment product in the broader Straight Arrow line. It is a distinct product from the grooming shampoos and the Pro-Tect wound-care subline, addressing its own use case rather than competing with them. As with any topical, follow the label directions and your veterinarian's guidance for your horse's specific situation. For exact current label details and recommended use, confirm with Straight Arrow or your dealer when you order.
How do I choose between the Original, Ultimate Gloss, and ProTect lines?
Per Mane 'n Tail, an easy way to decide: reach for the Original Shampoo and Conditioner (12 oz, 32 oz) plus the Detangler (16 oz) for everyday cleansing, conditioning, and growing out a full mane and tail. Step up to the Ultimate Gloss system (16 oz) with Spray 'n White (32 oz) when you are prepping for the show ring and want maximum shine and bright whites. Use the ProTect medicated shampoo, spray, and wound-care products for skin you want to clean and protect during recovery. Each line targets a different job rather than overlapping.
Is there a guarantee, and what are the shipping terms when I order direct?
Per Mane 'n Tail (Straight Arrow Products): the brand backs its grooming and first-aid products with a satisfactory performance guarantee and promotes a 'safe ingredients, real results' standard. When ordering direct from the official Mane 'n Tail Equine site, the company advertises same-day shipping and free shipping on qualifying orders over $40. You can also buy through national retailers including JeffersEquine, ValleyVet, DoverSaddlery, and SmartPak, as well as most feed and tack stores. Use the dealer locator to find the nearest stockist or order online.
Who makes Mane 'n Tail and where are the products manufactured?
Mane 'n Tail is the equine line of Straight Arrow Products, a family-founded, family-owned company that traces its origins to the Katzev family horse farm in rural New Jersey more than five decades ago. The equine grooming and care products are made in the United States, and the same company that created the Original Shampoo and Conditioner still stands behind the full lineup today. That continuity — same family, same core formulas, same made-in-USA standard — is a big part of why professional show grooms, trainers and everyday owners keep reaching for the white-and-red bottle on the wash rack.
What sizes do the Original Shampoo and Conditioner come in, and is there a money-saving way to buy both?
The Original Mane 'n Tail Shampoo and the Original Conditioner are each available in a 12 oz size and a larger 32 oz size for busy barns. Owners who want the full system can buy convenience two-packs that pair the shampoo and conditioner together, and there is a combo that bundles the 32 oz Shampoo, 32 oz Conditioner and the 16 oz Detangler so a barn can restock the everyday essentials in a single order. The shampoo and conditioner are designed to work as a system — the cleanser lifts dirt and sweat without stripping natural oils, and the conditioner restores softness and strength — so buying them together gets the best results.
What is the difference between the Original line and the Ultimate Gloss line?
The Original Shampoo and Conditioner are the gentle, general-purpose foundation of the brand: everyday cleansing and conditioning that builds healthy, manageable mane and tail length over time. The Ultimate Gloss Shampoo and Conditioner (16 oz each) are the show-day upgrade, formulated to leave an unbelievably silky coat with a premium reflective shine that pops under arena lights and in photos. Many barns keep both on hand — Original for routine baths and coat health through the week, Ultimate Gloss for the days when a horse needs to look its absolute brightest in the ring.
How does Mane 'n Tail help a horse grow a longer, fuller mane and tail?
The brand built its reputation on hair length, and the strategy is twofold: clean gently and protect what is already growing. The Original Shampoo cleanses without stripping the natural oils that keep hair supple, while the Original Conditioner softens and strengthens the strand so it bends instead of breaking. The real length-saver is the Detangler — a 16 oz spray where a little goes a long way — because letting a comb glide through knots instead of yanking them out prevents the breakage and pull-out that costs a horse a season's worth of tail growth. Used together, the system protects length rather than just adding surface shine.
What is Hoofmaker and can people really use it on their own hands?
Hoofmaker Hand & Hoof Therapy is a biotin-infused conditioning treatment, sold in a 3.4 oz tube, designed to add vital moisture and nutrients to dry, brittle or cracked hooves. The same formula that revives a horse's hooves works on a horseman's hard-working, weather-beaten hands and nails, which is why the tube famously ends up shared between the tack room and the kitchen. It is one of the original crossover products that built the brand's 'works on horses, dogs and humans' reputation — apply it regularly to hooves as part of a daily care routine, and rub the leftover into your own hands.
What are ProTect Antimicrobial Medicated Shampoo and Spray used for?
The ProTect Antimicrobial Medicated Shampoo (32 oz) and ProTect Antimicrobial Medicated Spray (32 oz) are the barn first-aid members of the line. The medicated shampoo lets you wash the whole horse — or a problem area — with an antimicrobial cleanser, while the spray is the targeted, no-bath option for treating a specific spot. They work alongside the Pro-Tect wound cream and wound spray to keep skin and minor wounds clean while they heal. For owners who already trust the brand for grooming, ProTect makes Mane 'n Tail a single-shelf solution that covers both routine baths and skin-and-wound care.
What is Mineral Ice and when would I reach for it?
Mineral Ice is a pain-relieving cooling gel, available in a 16 oz size, that owners rub onto their horse after hard work, long hauls, or any time legs and muscles could use a soothing, cooling sensation. It rounds out the recovery side of the Mane 'n Tail barn shelf — where ProTect handles skin and minor wounds, Mineral Ice handles the everyday aches and post-exercise cool-down. Keeping it in the tack box alongside the grooming products means you have both the show-prep and the after-care covered without juggling brands.
What does Spray 'n White do, and is it safe for gray horses and white markings?
Spray 'n White is a 32 oz whitening shampoo built specifically for the brightening challenge that show owners know well: white socks, blazes, stockings and full gray coats that pick up stains from stalls, turnout and travel. It lifts manure, urine and grass stains and restores brightness to light-colored hair so those markings read crisp and clean in the ring. It is part of the brand's finishing trio — use Spray 'n White to brighten, Ultimate Gloss for overall shine, and Shine-On as the final polish — to put a show-ready finish on a horse before a class.
What is Spray-Away Horse Wash and how is it different from a regular bath?
Spray-Away Horse Wash (32 oz) is the quick-clean option for days when a full, sudsy bath is not practical — bad weather, no hot water, or a tight schedule between rides. You spray it on and wipe or brush it through to freshen the coat and lift surface dirt and sweat, no full rinse-and-dry routine required. It is the everyday time-saver that lets you get a horse presentable fast, and it pairs naturally with the Detangler and a Shine-On finish for a between-show touch-up.
What is Spray 'n Braid and why do show grooms use it?
Spray 'n Braid is a 16 oz finishing spray that grips and holds mane and tail hair so braids and bands stay tight and tidy through a long show day. Anyone who has watched a button braid or a running braid loosen and fuzz out between the warm-up and the class knows the problem it solves — it gives the hair just enough texture to hold the set without leaving a stiff, sticky residue. It is the finishing detail in the Mane 'n Tail show kit, used right before braiding so the work you put in at 5 a.m. still looks sharp when you enter the ring.
What is the Scoop Sampler and is it a good way to try the line?
The Scoop Sampler is a nine-piece trial set that packs travel sizes of the Original Shampoo, Original Conditioner, Ultimate Gloss Shampoo, Ultimate Gloss Conditioner, Hoofmaker, ProTect Shampoo, Spray 'n Braid, Spray 'n White and Detangler — all inside a reusable equine feed scoop. It is the lowest-risk way to find which products fit your barn before committing to full-size bottles, and the scoop itself keeps working in the feed room long after the samples are gone. It is a popular pick for owners new to the brand and for anyone outfitting a show kit for the first time.
Does Mane 'n Tail come with a guarantee, and what are the direct-order shipping terms?
Yes. Every product in the equine line carries the brand's satisfactory performance guarantee, reflecting the company's long-standing 'safe ingredients, real results' standard. When you order direct from the official Mane 'n Tail Equine site, qualifying orders over $40 ship free, and orders placed before the daily cutoff ship the same day, so you are not waiting long for a restock before a show weekend. Prefer to shop where you already buy your tack and feed? The full line is also carried at Jeffers Equine, Valley Vet, Dover Saddlery, SmartPak and most feed and tack stores.
Are Mane 'n Tail products only for show horses, or for any horse?
While the Original Shampoo and Conditioner were first developed for show horses with long, flowing manes and tails, the line is built for any horse and any owner who wants a clean, healthy, good-looking coat. The everyday products — Original Shampoo and Conditioner, Detangler, Spray-Away and Hoofmaker — fit a backyard or trail horse's routine just as well as a competition barn's, and the finishing products (Ultimate Gloss, Spray 'n White, Shine-On, Spray 'n Braid) are there for the days you want to step it up. The first-aid pieces, ProTect and Mineral Ice, are useful in every barn regardless of discipline.
How do I build a complete Mane 'n Tail grooming routine from wash day to the show ring?
A full routine moves through the line in stages: start with the Original Shampoo and Conditioner for a clean, healthy base, or step up to Ultimate Gloss on show day for maximum shine. Brighten white markings and gray coats with Spray 'n White, then work the Detangler through the mane and tail to comb out knots without breakage. On non-bath days, freshen the coat with Spray-Away. For the final ring-side touches, set braids with Spray 'n Braid and add a glossy finish with Shine-On. Keep Hoofmaker in the kit for hoof and hand conditioning, and ProTect plus Mineral Ice on hand for skin care and post-work cool-down. Buying the Scoop Sampler first is an easy way to identify which products your barn will use most before stocking full sizes.
Where is Mane 'n Tail sold, and can I still buy it locally?
You have two easy paths. Order direct from the official Mane 'n Tail Equine website to get the full current lineup, same-day shipping on orders placed before the daily cutoff, and free shipping on qualifying orders over $40. Or shop the brand where you already buy tack, feed and supplies — Mane 'n Tail is stocked at major equine retailers including Jeffers Equine, Valley Vet, Dover Saddlery and SmartPak, as well as most local feed and tack stores. If you are not sure who carries it near you, the company's dealer locator and friendly staff can point you to the nearest source or answer product questions directly.
