This message is from: "Jeanne" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Main Trimming: In my opinion, Sophie Fiedler, Green Valley Farm, has the 'market cornered' on the technique. If you've ever had the opportunity to visit GVF, every horse on their place has a perfectly trimmed mane ALL THE TIME. Even her youngsters (and I mean babies!) mane's are always perfect. I've seen her trim, and I believe (correct me if I'm wrong, Sophie!) all she uses is scissors.
I haven't seen it, but I've heard Carol's video is excellent, also. This winter was hard on our fjord's manes. With all the snow and ice, they looked like palm trees. We actually roached them, back in January, and just last weekend, had to put a trim on them... that's how fast they grew out. To roach, we used body clippers, to trim, only scissors and a big wide-toothed pick. Depending on the length, a clean mane is easier to trim, than a dirty one. Also, we use Fiskars scissors, with a Fiskars scissor sharpener. Works great. Great topic. Good luck! Jeanne - Berthoud, CO ~ Spring is finally here! The FjordHorse List archives can be found at: http://tinyurl.com/rcepw
