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Re: [RC] Braiding Manes - Eric Rueter

I was always told that a horses mane, tail and forelock were their natural protection against flies and therefore if you pull or roach a mane you are removing that protection.  It would be OK to do that if they are "show" horses and spend all their "spare" time in the barn where there are no flies, but with endurance horses that is rarely the case.  At least braiding the mane will leave some protection. 
 
 
thanx eric
Eric Rueter
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----- Original Message -----
Sent: Tuesday, April 11, 2006 12:24 PM
Subject: Re: [RC] Braiding Manes

All the roaching I've ever seen is done by clippers and as close to the skin as possible.  That's the way I do bridle paths.
 
Barbara
----- Original Message -----
Sent: Tuesday, April 11, 2006 8:42 AM
Subject: Re: [RC] Braiding Manes

I am thinking I should just go for the roached mane, rather then messing around with braids. Is there any special way to do a roached mane ? Scissors, clippers ? how long should it be ?
Thanks.
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Kristine - MN


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Re: [RC] Braiding Manes, Kristine Johnson
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