I adore Hogans mane and take as much care of it as I can, using detangler and the gentlest brushing possible. However, when I ride, it starts to tangle in the reins, not badly, but enough that I have to detangle again after a ride. I'm noticing that it's getting ever so slightly shorter, and really don't want to lose too much - it's SO spectacular! I'm not a fan of plaiting - kind of defeats the purpose of a glorious mane, but would appreciate any advice from owners who have solved this problem. I have thought about bunches, ie just banding sections of it, say, 3 inches apart, which does kind of still show off his locks!