(Another) tail rakes q... will they work on a tail thats been clipped?

[darksecret99]

Ok... so I am thinking of using a tail rake instead of clippers (still not entirely sold though, so need a bit more convincing!)... will the rake work on hair thats only a couple of inches long??

Do they just cut the hairs near the roots? If so... cos its all the same length at the moment, wont I be left with some really short hairs and some 2ins long hairs, which will look bad!!!

And which do I need to bug for a not particualrly thick tail?

Sorry if those are dumb questions... I cant understand how the rakes work!!! And the only experience I've had is a friend totally massacering her pony's mane with one... I think she used it wrong though!!!

PS. Pulling is not an option.... VERY sensitive / whimpy horse!!!

 

[neigh]

The hair will have to be a few inches long for the rake to work. You might need a finer one if the hair is quite short. If you ring Clippersharp they will advise you on the right one to get for the type of tail you are doing.

 

[Cahill]

mine was £5 from pet shop.is brill,you cant do it too short,it just dont cut too short.i use mine once a week.just be bold,first time i used it ,it seemed that it cut a lot of hair but once you get it to required way you just keep on top of it. it just takes one min.