This message is from: [EMAIL PROTECTED] In a message dated 5/27/01 7:03:19 PM Pacific Daylight Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes:
<< Also, any tips on how to cut the mane w/o cutting all the black out when cutting the lighter shorter then the dark. I have tried this once, I must say not bad for beginner, but it was trickey. I think I got the arc a little further back then I should have. But need it to grow out some before attempting again. >> Hi Linda- I get lots of complement on my "mane jobs" so here's what I do. I largely use electric clippers now, saves time and gives a cleaner cut than a scissors which can "slip" so you end up with a rocky mountain look instead of an arc : ) It's not a bad idea to wash the mane, comb it UP and let it dry overnight before trimming. Otherwise the hairs may be going every which way (my geldings like to grab eachother by the manes) or dirt may damage your blade. Hold the clippers like a big pencil and buzz off just the white part in small sections. Create a shape on one side of the mane. Doing the white first will give you something to "contrast" with (the too-long black hairs) and see how smooth is your arc. When you are satisfied with the white part, move to the black on the same side. I like to have at least an inch of black above the white. Now move to the other side. The black is already where you want it, so trim the white to match. Shave a bridle path if you like, leaving as much forelock as is attractive. Actually the best vantage point to check the evenness of the two sides is from the horse's back. However I don't recommend operating the clippers from this position : ) Hope this helps. Brigid M Wasson San Francisco Bay Area, CA <A HREF="http://ourfjords.freeservers.com/fjord1/Our_Fjordsx.html";>Our Fjords </A>
