Lidocaine for mane pulling?

[KC31]

I would never pull a mane. Always used thinning scissors and a razor. Get lots of compliments about the manes and how nice and smart they look. Ive dealt with thin manes, and thick ones.

 

[Cloball]

Our gelding who had to be sedated for clipping adored having his mane pulled . His lower lip would go all droopy and he’d doze off - would happily stand still while it was happening so he really didn’t mind.

I wonder if they are like me (human obvs) I have trichotillomania (compulsively pull out hair) definitely not a pain sensation. I wonder what that wiring is like
I used to love pulling manes but I won't do it now.... I don't have to because I have a native.

 

[claret09]

Interesting! We always use a combination of razor and trimmers to pull tail but would be interested to know how you use that for the mane!

hi my boy has little mane so just use it to shorten as necessary. however, i have used it on thicker manes over the years reducing the weight underneath. i have used it for years so don't really think about how i do it. but as i say my connie was super sensitive - to pull his tail you had to stand the other side of the stable door. that was the point at which i decided no more and have used a razor ever since.

always purchase on ebay - you can get replacement blades as well. dirt cheap but effective

 

[SkylarkAscending]

having used numbing cream on myself 2 days ago for a tattoo, what has been stated on the thread about the effect it had on the skin is absolutely incorrect (I know it’s not important but thought people should be aware)

 

[Barklands]

having used numbing cream on myself 2 days ago for a tattoo, what has been stated on the thread about the effect it had on the skin is absolutely incorrect (I know it’s not important but thought people should be aware)

Which comment are you referring to? All blending into one

 

[Ahrena]

When people say razors or scissors or knife and comb - what exactly do you do?
I use a solocomb with one of mine but I struggled just with solocomb on another who has a very thick mane.

 

[ester]

Scissors I back comb as I if we’re going to pull then cut instead with scissors cutting on an angle like this (am right handed so up) \ rather than straight

 

[MagicMelon]

Simple, just dont pull. There's millions of other methods. Personally Id rather my horse had a bit of a scruffy mane than ripping the hair out at the roots. Cant believe its not a banned practice by now.