How do you remove your horses whiskers for showing?

[rubyrumba]

As title, my yearling does not like me trimming them or the long hairs under his chin! Wondering what the quickest and easiest way is for a fidget, thanks

 

[PoppyAnderson]

Bic razor short term. Electric toothbrush longer term!

 

[RolyPolyPony]

We clipped them off one of my old share horses using clippers, sometimes snipped them with scissors tho!

 

[Ladybird]

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Bic razor short term. Electric toothbrush longer term!

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Electric toothbrush? How does that work out of interest?

 

[Lisa2manyponies]

yer electric toothbrush ?? please explain ??

 

[jesterfaerie]

Just use a normal razor, I am very intrigued by the toothbrush suggestion.

 

[MissSBird]

You can buy these http://ai.pricegrabber.com/pi/5/90/81/59081794_160.jpg

I used to work in a tack shop and with staff discount figured they were cheaper than razors and got a pack to try. They're fantastic! They give a nice neat finish, catch all the whiskers with very little difficulty. There's also two in a packet, and I've only needed to use one so far (bought the beginning of last season). They actually are a horsey product that seems to be a cheaper alternative to the human version (ie normal razors).

 

[Janette]

I don't.

 

[trendybraincell]

My boy likes to have his plucked

 

[zizz]

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I don't.

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me niether, scissor and comb long hairs under chin, but definately leave the whiskers, esp on a yearling!

 

[ironhorse]

Mini electric clippers, but do you really need to take the whiskers off a yearling? (we do but quarter horses are supposed to be clean shaven for showing, regardless of age!)
Check the breed standard.
Scissors can tickle the horse's face, hence the fidgeting - if I ever try to use scissors for a quick job my mare tries to chew them

 

[Polygon]

Leave the whiskers please, they're there for a reason!