This is a tried and true method to achieve a neat horse-showing look.
A long, flowing natural mane is the desired look for some horse breeds and disciplines. In others, a shorter, thinned version is “in.” The traditional method to achieve this shortened look is by “pulling” the mane.
A neatly pulled mane helps make a good first impression, and it’s also practical, as it makes grooming easier.
For tips on mane pulling, we spoke with Shari Eisaman of Eisaman Equine near Ocala, Florida. A prominent 2-year-old-Thoroughbred sales consignor and training facility, Eisaman Equine has sold many top racehorses, including 2012 Kentucky Derby winner I’ll Have Another.
“You don’t want the mane too short or it won’t lay nicely. Four to six inches is a good rule of thumb,” Shari says. The length of a dollar bill is frequently the standard measurement when it comes to pulling a mane.
When done correctly, man pulling is an effective and simple way to clean up your horse’s show-ring look.
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