Re: Mane trimming and styling, mistakes and more....

2007-03-22 Thread Linda Patorni
This message is from: "Linda Patorni" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Fantastic advice everyone. Thanks for responding to my mane trimming woes. I think I'll do better next time. And I'll get the video. Linda - Original Message - From: "Linda Patorni" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: Sent: Wednesday,

RE: Mane trimming and styling, mistakes and more....

2007-03-22 Thread Jeanne
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 youngst

RE: Mane trimming and styling, mistakes and more....

2007-03-22 Thread fjords
This message is from: "fjords" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> I roach my Fjord's manes in December. They are grown out and ready to re-shape by March. I wash the manes so they are thoroughly wet and then trim with scissors. The trick with scissors is the wet mane. It makes trimming much easier. Taffy Me

Re: Mane trimming and styling, mistakes and more....

2007-03-22 Thread Epona1971
This message is from: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Hi Linda- Ahh, mane trimming, the bane of Fjord owners ;-) I prefer to use the electric clippers because my Fjords have super thick manes; those with polite little manes can be done with scissors. Generally, the more expensive the clipper the better.

RE: Mane trimming and styling, mistakes and more....

2007-03-22 Thread fjords
This message is from: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Linda, We clip the mane close each spring and let it grow out from there. And in some cases we keep it clipped close all year around. Even my APHA gelding has a Fjord cut. He actually looks great in it. May I suggest the NFHR grooming video. Check your