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Thats a good topic! I want to first of all know why they shave the inside of the ears and secondly I want to know how they do it?
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They shave them so they look better. I have a horse that we used to have to use a twich on and he would always act up and it was just a terrible experience. So I found out you can use Nair. I was...
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That's a good idea about the nair and washing. I'd like to learn how to fix the hair that comes down in front that hangs in their face.
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Thats a great tip regarding the nair. I tried shaving and using scizzors but that was a no go. I can shave his bridle path, but he won't let me get near the ears with the clippers. How far in advanced...
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I usually do the ears when I give them a bath, usually 1-2 days before the show. With the forlock I always shave the underside of it to thin it out, unless they are not going to be showing then I just...
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Kwhutch - If you have time, it's best to try to acclimate your horse to the clippers, gently and reassuringly. If you don't have the time, like a lot of trainers, have someone help you by twitching him.
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My absolute favorite show grooming item is oil sheen hair spray - it's basically baby oil in a bottle. I use it on the mane and tail right before the horse goes in the ring. If it's a special night or...
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The baby oil probably help if the horse has dry skin too. I like to see a well groomed show horse too.
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Does the dqp look for things like babyoil or babypowdered on white places etc?
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I always wait until the horse is already thru inspection and it's never been a problem coming back thru after the class. However, technically, it could possibly be a "foreign substance" violation,...
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They may write you up for cornstarch on white, but who knows. I have had no problem using it on white socks for halter classes.Joywalking, do you ever have problems with dirt getting stuck to that oil...
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The oil sheen spray does attract dust if it is a dusty area, however, it doesn't get deep down to the skin. I simply wipe the horse off w/a towel before he goes in the ring if the warm up area is...
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Thanks I may have to pick some up to use as detanglers for our horses mane and tails.
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I really like "Show Sheen" or "Satin Sheen". Some people use it just on show day, but I like to spray a little on the mane and tail every day (and usually on the neck and hips). After work, rinse w/...
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