It adds a light shine to the coat as it smooths and softens the hair. It also adds a fine layer of oil to dry skin or coat to replenish and make the skin and hair healthy again. It detangles manes and tails without leaving them sticky or gummy feeling and allows tough knots to slip out with ease. After body clipping, apply No.1 Oil on the coat, rug your horse and then leave. The next day all those pesky little hairs have shed out and the coat is healthy and shiny.