I first realized something had to change when my thoroughbred wouldn’t let me touch his neck. My trainer had been pulling his mane, a mane thick and unruly mane like that of a Shetland pony. My mind drifted back to a scene at the barn where a drugged white pony stood helpless, head down, while three adults pulled her mane out by the roots. As far as I’m concerned, that is what nightmares are made of.

“You should get one of these,” said a nearby rider as I tried unsuccessfully to brush Major’s mane.

I couldn’t rest until I had my hands on a Solocomb. Never again would any of my horses be subjected to what I consider this inhuman treatment. The Solocomb has tamed my thoroughbred’s abundant mane and we now use it on my Welch pony, whose mane is even thicker and longer than Major’s. We keep their manes under control during the winter, but during show season, the Solocomb gets put to the ultimate test. Major and my pony, Major Minor, are eventing/dressage horses and the Solocomb even makes braiding for events easier.

Thank you Solocomb from me and especially from my horses.

Betty Briggs

“I hate pulling manes; getting sore fingers and putting my horses through discomfort so they look glamorous and can be plaited easily. With this comb, my mare with a fine mane was finished very quickly and didn’t pull back once. My two-year old filly has a very thick and long mane and this was something new to her as I had never pulled her mane before and she wasn’t bothered by the process. With this comb I got exactly the length I wanted, and it’s so easy to use and handle. No more hours of mane pulling now I’ve found such a time saving effective device - and the horses like it, too!”

Horse & Rider Magazine

“Brilliant Products, designed to be extremely useful. Having used all the Solo products for the last year, they are brilliantly useful for all sorts of animals, ponies and horses. Thick and thin manes – no problem. It comforts horses that are very difficult or apprehensive about having their manes or tails pulled.”

Clare Turner. BE Coaching Development Team Member, BE Accrd Trainer. BEF Regional Coach

“SoloComb remains the most humane inventions ever to hit the horse industry. Eliminating the need for painful pulling it does a beautiful job of producing a neatly “pulled” mane.” Equestrian Trade News, May 2000

"Your products speak for themselves, magic pieces of engineering, that do everything that the packs say. They have helped me trim my Harmony's mane like a true professional, and no pain to her at all! The help and excellent customer services you have given is remarkable, thank you very much, it is really appreciated. I will continue to recommend these fantastic products to all my friends.” J Sheperd

"I want you to know that the SoloComb is the best invention!! So many horses hate to have their manes pulled - this is an alternative to torture. Love your product!” Gloria Sferra, Seattle

“Your company is awesome, I will definitely continue to purchase your products. Your customer service for your product was above and beyond what I normally receive and I have also passed the word on to other SoloComb users in my area. Thanks again.” Juanita Yarbor, USA

“My horse was at the time of the year when he was moulting for a past-time, hair everywhere! So I tried my new SoloBrush. It has a contoured handle with a Velcro strap which goes over your hand so your hand stays in place and fits snugly around the brush. It is easy to use as it just twists and locks into place. I started to work in circles over my horse with the brush and was amazed at the amount of loose hair that it picked up! When the brush is full, you just untwist the ‘bristles’ and the hair just falls off – no more annoying picking hair out from in between bristles like you do with a curry comb! The bristles reach through the hair and down to the skin, which my horse really liked ‘cos it was probably like having a mini massage! This brought dirt up from the skin to the surface of the coat so it could be brushed away. All in all I was very impressed with the brush and would definitely recommend them!” Zoe Westlake, Torquay – Owner of Tango, an Arab x Appaloosa“

A Solocomb is the main tool I use when I’m tidying up the horses, The Solocombs do a nice job on the manes, and horses prefer them. The SoloRake must be doing really well.. everyone I know has one and we all love it” Lorraine Moon – Professional horse hairdresser

“Thank you so much for sending me the SoloRake, it looks very good I can’t wait to use it. Once again thank you for your excellent customer service, I shall pass your name on to the other girls in the stables” Sue Watts

“Thank you very much for my Solocomb pack present, I am delighted with it. I have never used the rake before however my 10 connemaras have been well and truly spruced up with it and now I wouldn’t be without one. I also haven’t used one of your brushes but I would think it would be super for coat changes, so look forward to an easier spring” Debbie

“Just to let you know I tried the solo rake the other day on one of the horses manes and found it extremely easy to use. I didn't do too much in case I made a mess and then tided up with the comb. I also tried the rake on one of the dogs as well - very versatile” Julie

"Having tried other Rakes on the market, I have to say your Solorake is the best!! The twin head blade design is perfect for all my 20 horses, in particular the Cobs who have very thick manes. I still use my Solocomb that I've had for years, what a great invention". Morna Wilson

"Thank you for sending me the Solorake, its an innovation!" Karen Hicken, Warks

"Mane Trimming Tools. SoloComb steals the show. This is one of the best tools we've used to shorten a mane. We were able to trim our horse's mane in less than 15 minutes, without any objections from the horse. The result was a very natural looking mane. Without question, these tools are less tiring for the person doing the mane and less painful for the horse. ... with the overall choice going to the SoloComb". Excerpts from Horse Journal staff article, Vol. 16, No. 3, March 2009

"The Solocomb takes the effort out of mane pulling. It is much less painful for the horse than using a normal mane comb. My horse is funny about having the top of his mane pulled but I didn't have a problem when using the comb. It didn't tear the mane hair and left a nice even finish. It was also easy to work out how to use the comb with the user-frindly step-by-step instructions and pictures. A definite must for all grooming kits". Equestrian Trade News, April 2007

"Thank you for the Solo Comb and Solo Brush. The Solo Brush was a complete surprise. I used it on my horses today and it is a lovely tool. I would like to say that it is rare today to find the excellent customer service that you have given to me. You may rest assured that I will pass my excellent experience of your company to my friends and acquaintances in the horsey world. Should the opportunity arise to tell the wider world of your first-rate company, I will most certainly do so." L. Edwards, Wiltshire

"Very impressive service, well done." Sue Watts