Taming my minis mane

[Sunny Delight]

Hi all,

I am a noob to the site but have been showing miniature ponies and horses for a couple of years now. I have recently purchased a 4yo miniature horse mare and she has just recently been clipped. The show season is looming and I am desperate to tame her mane and make it like it should be. I have been combing and treating it every day but she just has so much! I haven't clipped her bridle path yet but any ideas how I can transform this manic mane into the sleek and smooth mane that mini horses should have? She is every bit a miniature horse but her mane makes her look more pony type. Help please!

 

[Marsha Cassada]

Braiding has worked for me. Also, you might try the straightening irons for people. That can help. It isn't permanent, but when you need a nice look temporarily, it is very effective.

You know about clipping underneath the mane, I'm sure, to reduce the width.