{"product_id":"smart-tails-professional-range","title":"Smart Tails Professional Range","description":"\u003cstyle\u003e\na {\n    text-decoration: none;\n    color: #464feb;\n}\ntr th, tr td {\n    border: 1px solid #e6e6e6;\n}\ntr th {\n    background-color: #f5f5f5;\n}\n\u003c\/style\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSmart Tails Professional Tail Thinners | Horse Tail Thinning Rake\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003eAchieve a beautifully neat, professional finish with Smart Tails Professional Tail Thinners, the original wooden-handled thinning rakes designed to create the traditional pulled-tail appearance without manually pulling the hair.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003eIdeal for show preparation and everyday grooming, Smart Tails provide a quick and controlled way to thin, shape and tidy thick or untidy tails. The thinning blade removes selected hairs as it is worked through the coat, allowing you to gradually reduce bulk and create a smooth, tapered finish around the dock.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003eThe sturdy ergonomic wooden handle provides excellent grip and control, allowing the groom to work precisely through different areas of the tail. Interchangeable and replaceable blades extend the working life of the tool while allowing you to change blade grades according to the thickness of the hair and the finish required.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eChoose Your Blade\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\" style=\"padding-left: 40px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSuperfine\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e – Designed for precision finishing, fine coats and ponies. An excellent choice for final detailing and creating a close, refined appearance.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\" style=\"padding-left: 40px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFine\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e – Ideal for naturally finer hair or tails that have already been thinned and simply require maintaining or refining.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\" style=\"padding-left: 40px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMedium\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e – The versatile all-round choice for general thinning, shaping and routine maintenance. Particularly useful when starting on a moderately thick tail.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\" style=\"padding-left: 40px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCoarse\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e – Designed for thick, full or native-type tails where more bulk needs to be removed efficiently while retaining a natural appearance.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFor particularly thick tails, starting with a \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMedium or Coarse blade\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e may make initial shaping easier before progressing to a finer grade for finishing.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHow to Use\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFor a natural result, work gradually and evenly down the sides of the tail, beginning towards the top of the dock and carefully blending downwards. Avoid removing too much hair from one area at once.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOnce the desired shape has been achieved, lightly dampening the tail and applying a tail bandage for approximately an hour can help smooth the hair and create a neat, polished finish.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003eSmart Tails can also be useful for de-matting and thinning dense coats on dogs and other suitable small animals, making this a versatile grooming tool for professional and home use.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKey Features\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"padding-left: 40px;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCreates the appearance of a traditionally pulled and tidied tail without manual pulling\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"padding-left: 40px;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eQuickly thins, shapes and removes excess bulk\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"padding-left: 40px;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAvailable in Superfine, Fine, Medium and Coarse blade grades\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"padding-left: 40px;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eErgonomic wooden handle provides excellent grip and control\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"padding-left: 40px;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eInterchangeable and replaceable blades extend the life of the tool\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"padding-left: 40px;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSuitable for show preparation and routine grooming\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"padding-left: 40px;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCan be used on horses, ponies, dogs and suitable small animals\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"padding-left: 40px;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIdeal for creating a neat, tapered and professional finish\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eProduct Safety\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003eThis grooming tool contains sharp edges and should be handled carefully at all times. Use only for its intended grooming purpose and keep safely stored when not in use.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003eTake particular care around sensitive areas and ensure the animal is calm and securely handled before use. Keep away from children and inexperienced users.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFollow the manufacturer's instructions and safety guidance supplied with the product.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cstyle\u003e\na {\n    text-decoration: none;\n    color: #464feb;\n}\ntr th, tr td {\n    border: 1px solid #e6e6e6;\n}\ntr th {\n    background-color: #f5f5f5;\n}\n\u003c\/style\u003e","brand":"Smart Grooming","offers":[{"title":"Superfine","offer_id":49757294526806,"sku":"GR194","price":39.95,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine","offer_id":49757294559574,"sku":"GR117","price":39.95,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Medium","offer_id":49757294592342,"sku":"GR118","price":34.95,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Coarse","offer_id":49757294625110,"sku":"GR119","price":31.95,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0894\/2773\/8966\/files\/RA24867.webp?v=1772266018","url":"https:\/\/www.npequestrianandpetsuppliesltd.co.uk\/products\/smart-tails-professional-range","provider":"N P Equestrian \u0026 Pet Supplies Ltd ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}