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With humble beginnings on a rural family farm in New Jersey, Straight Arrow Products, Inc was founded in 1970 when Philip and Bonnie Katzev created the Original Mane \u2018n Tail Conditioner as a solution for their own horses for fuller, thicker, healthier manes and tails, that counteracted the harsh cleaning products on the market at that time. They identified a niche in the market and promptly went with it. That\u2019s exactly how it all started\u2026 As the equestrian set started to take notice of these result-driven micro-enriched protein formulas for their horses, they subsequently learned that not only was this duo a brilliant choice for their beloved horses, but also for themselves. Why not? A beautiful, healthy, shiny coat, mane and tail were true benefits of this equine hair care system\u2026it was safe for horses and humans alike. Soon, those \u2018in-the-know\u2019 were experiencing the \u2018unbridled\u2019 results, longer, stronger, fuller, healthier hair of their own. A whole new set of Mane \u2018n Tail enthusiasts were being converted\u2026driving the success of the brand and even passing along a rumor\u2026 \u201chair seemed to be growing faster\u201d<\/strong> for those who used the shampoo and conditioner.<\/p>\n Other products followed quickly, a miracle moisturizing, healing treatment product for dry, cracked, brittle hooves named Hoofmaker\u00ae that worked wonders A move to corporate\/plant headquarters across the Delaware River to Bethlehem, PA and a whole line of products continued to be introduced over the years for both horse and human sides of the business. During the 1980\u2019s and 90\u2019s Straight Arrow Products, Inc\u2026saw many \u201c15 minutes\u201d of fame, with tons of media exposure, from magazine articles in National publications, product placements in major motion pictures such as \u201cThe Truth About Cats and Dogs\u201d and \u201cBlades of Glory\u201d to name a few. Also there were appearances on the \u201cToday Show\u201d, mentions on \u201cThe Price Is Right\u201d, etc…as well as receiving the \u201cKiss of Approval Award in CosmoGirl magazine from Jennifer Aniston and touts from other celebrities! Mane \u2018n Tail\u2019s name was buzzing! All that being said\u2026it never went to Straight Arrow\u2019s head.<\/p>\n<\/a><\/p>\n
<\/a>for horses hooves…once again the horse set, being savvy consumers, noticed their hands and nails were improving as they applied Hoofmaker to their horses hooves and yet another success story was born. Then Phillip Katzev invented a cool blue, topical pain formula for horses, Mineral Ice, that was created to help some of the greatest race and competitive horses with pain and inflammation. To this day some folks use it to relieve their own aches and pains. Soon production on the farm and facility that was purchased for the overflow was outgrown.<\/p>\n