Has anyone shaved the few inches of mane over the wither? It just becomes messy on my horse because of the saddle/saddle pad. I can't really braid it because the pad tugs on the braid and then he grumps over it. I was thinking of just shaving it off.
Has anyone else done it? Just curious if it worked out.
Yes, my trainer does on her show horses. It looks weird growing out, but it is easier on the horses that we show a lot, and looks cleaner in most cases. I don't, but its not uncommon either.
I do it all the time, and actually find it useful in giving the illusion that my mare has a better wither than she does... and it opens up her shoulder more... a trick I learnt from a show friend haha. I find it neater and less irritating on the horse to have the hair removed from there
I've actually never seen anyone do it before, but I'm glad to hear it works! Horsey is going to get a wither shave next time I'm at the barn!
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