Our testers assessed how well each produced worked on dry and wet tails, and how long-lasting the effects were. Each detangler is given a score out of five for ease of use, effectiveness and value for money. This gives an overall score out of 15.

Effectiveness: Leaves the tail feeling soft and easy to brush. Any knots were easily removed with minimum effort. I’m impressed at how long the effect lasts – after four days the tail still feels soft and has very few knots. 5 stars Lincoln® Silky Shine Hair Polish and Detangler–“A superior detangler containing pro-vitamin B5 and silk protein for sustained condition, sheen, and manageability. Suitable for an array of hair types.”This gel untangles the toughest knots as well as deeply conditioning the hair. It contains Moroccan Argan oil, which is a key ingredient in many high-end human hair care products, and provides a high-gloss, silky finish, leaving manes and tails tangle-free for days with no greasy residue. It’s ideal for removing burrs and debris from matted manes and tails. Available in dark or pale for different coat colours, this detangler and coat enhancer has nourishing properties, UV filters to protect the hair from fading and provides volume and shine. Helps eliminate tangles and knots while conditioning hair to help repair and prevent breakage. Hair becomes easily manageable with rich, luxurious shine. Warning or Restrictions Effectiveness: Tangles were easy to remove and there were fewer shavings in the tail each morning, meaning less grooming time. The effects lasted for a good four days, making it an effective detangler. It has a clean fresh smell and leaves the hair feeling soft, with a healthy shine. 5 stars This advanced detangling formula is suitable for all types of mane, tails and feathers. With deep conditioning properties, it reduces hair breakages as well as loosening knots, matts or tangles. It’s grease-free and oil-free and leaves not only a shine, but will repel dust, dirt and stains.

Detangler is Mane ‘n Tail’s secret weapon for head turning, longer, stronger, fuller and healthier hair that is guaranteed to get you noticed….even if you aren’t walking the catwalk, your hair will look as if you could! You will be amazed at how easily your hair will perform with just a touch of Detangler. Ease of use: Very easy to apply with a great spray – you have the option of vertical or horizontal fan spray so very little product is wasted. It even sprays upside down – a bonus! Only three or four sprays are needed to cover the full tail. 5 starsEase of use: This serum is applied by hand – pop a bit in your palm and work it into the tail. It’s not quite as easy and convenient as a spray, but it’s not difficult. 4.5 stars Whatever the weather, our horses are capable of getting their manes and tails in a knot – or fifty! The time-consuming, laborious task of removing those knots and tangles can steal precious time away from us that could be better spent with our horse or in the saddle. So, here at Discount Equestrian, we source only the best products for our Mane & Tail Detanglers range.

This Leovet spray promotes easy combing of the mane and tail, while protecting from dust and dirt for several days. It contains wheat pentavitin, which stops itching, prevents dry skin and moisturises, and pro-vitamin B5 to encourage healthy, shiny, soft and voluminous hair. It also contains arginine, which stimulates hair growth. This conditioner for manes, tails and coats is rich in silk proteins, which results in easy-to-manage manes and tails. It nourishes the coat, leaving it smooth, shiny and sleek. Value for money: On the expensive side, but I’m impressed with the results. It leaves the tail feeling and looking really healthy. 4 stars Effectiveness: This product left my horse’s tail feeling super soft and conditioned, as well as easy to brush – tangles just melted away and there were virtually no shavings in the tail after lying down. This means less grooming and less hair breakage. The effects last four to five days, when the tail still looks and feels great but knots are a little more difficult to brush out. 5 starsEase of use: This product has a good spray that offers coverage over the whole tail in four or five squirts. Then you work it into the tail with your hands and brush it through. The instructions on this product are a little different – you apply it daily for two to three days and then use weekly. 5 stars

This formula leaves manes and tails soft, polished, and detangled. It contains pro vitamin B5 to strengthen and help reduce hair breakage. This mane and tail detangler spray also deters flies and insects, removes dust and dirt from the coat, helping to prevent stains. It conditions and shines, helps to reduce dandruff and flaky skin, and can be sprayed directly onto open wounds.Value for money: It’s a large bottle and a little goes a long way. Definitely worth the money for the results. 4.5 stars Made with camellia, rose and chamomile, this WildWash spray is natural, made in England and carries the cruelty-free logo. The ingredients detangle and help to reconstruct damaged hair tissue, while providing nourishment and promoting condition. Ease of use: A good spray that covers the tail well. Five or six squirts and all of the tail is covered. A larger bottle than many others in this test but it’s a good shape and easy to hold. 4.5 stars This contains human-grade silicone, which results in a shiny and healthy coat, mane and tail. It doesn’t dry the hair out and is safe enough to use every day. One application will repel dirt and stains for up to a week, while applying several times a week to the mane and tail will keep them free of tangles and reduce hair loss. Effectiveness: After applying this spray, the tail looks healthy and feels soft. It contains Pro Vitamin B5 to strengthen the hair and there are very few hairs in the brush after grooming. Very little bedding is in the tail, which reduces grooming time. Knots took a little bit more effort to remove, so it was not quite as effective as some others in this test, and the effects didn’t last as long – after a few days the tail felt like more product needed to be used on it again. 4 stars