No, I don't use anything on it often.... Bay has a great tail.... just crummy mane :~D He has practically no forelock.
I don't do it often either. But when I do, I usually really goop a bunch on and leave it for about 10-15 minutes while I wash the rest of their bodies. The when I rinse I don't rinse it out completely. I don't know if that helps, but it makes them feel better for a day or so:)
Becky