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Discussion on Cockle Burrs
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Member:
Dtranch
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Posted on Monday, Jan 26, 2004 - 3:09 pm:
I don't have a single cockle burr in my pasture. Unfortunatley, the last 30 bales of hay fed were full of them. Question # 1.) Any danger if these are injested? Questin # 2.) Please help with tips on removing ... mane and tails are full.
DT
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Shirl
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Posted on Monday, Jan 26, 2004 - 3:42 pm:
Dennis, I have a friend that uses WD40 for such things, or Laser Sheen should work also, or at least make it easier. Those are nasty things. Used to get them in my horse's tail all the time when I was in SD, a hundred years ago! Cheers, Shirl
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Dtranch
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Posted on Monday, Jan 26, 2004 - 4:12 pm:
Thanks Shirl ... someone also recommended hair conditioner. I will try both tonight. I usually just pick them out when I occasionally get them from a trail ride ... but never had this many... geeez...
DT
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Member:
Goolsby
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Posted on Monday, Jan 26, 2004 - 4:13 pm:
Try Cowboy magic to untangle the burrs
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Member:
Hwood
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Posted on Monday, Jan 26, 2004 - 7:47 pm:
Hi, Dennis,
Are you talking about the little reddish, football shaped burrs or the round velcro type from the burdock plant? Either way, I found a wonderful comb in the dog section at a PetsMart store. It has a rubber grip and metal teeth and is used for getting out tangles when dogs shed out their undercoat. I bought two and use them all the time on my horses. They are excellent for getting out the burrs, and they are also amazingly handy for springtime shedding.
The coat conditioners like Show Sheen, Cowboy Magic and Miracle Groom work wonderfully, but can get expensive if you have a chronic problem with burrs. Someone also told me that baby oil and Pledge furniture polish will work, but I've never tried anything but elbow grease. :-)
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Member:
Thomboy
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Posted on Monday, Jan 26, 2004 - 9:51 pm:
Being from Texas, I have VAST experience with these little guys. I have found that Mane & Tail Shampoo and Conditioner are the greatest thing since sliced bread when dealing with these things. They slide right out without tearing the mane, wearing out your arm or making the hair "greasy" feeling. When you can bathe the horse, it is very simple; just wash their hair like you do yours. When it is too cold for a bath, just use a little of the conditioner and massage it in. The burrs will come right out and you can leave the conditioner in without it weighing down the hair or making it dull looking.
Good Luck!
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