mane difficulties - using a kind comb with a blade........

[cob&onion]

Well the hairy one was lets say not very tolerant when i got the main comb out - same as this:
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Her forelock was not a problem, but she couldn't tolerate the rest of her mane which is really long, managed to get about 3" off the bottom but still needs another 4" or so off. She just kept running backwards and trying to nip me, she is a bit funny with her mane area anyway but i thought this comb would be kinder than pulling with it having the blade. She will let me comb it but soon as i hold it with 2 hands she backs right off.
I left it on a good note and will try tomorrow with a friend, i was on my own which made it difficult.
So any tips?!?!!

 

[ThePony]

If you are after taking loads off and the mane isn't v thick then I would be tempted (prepares to be pelted with stones!) to take most of it off with scissors and then tidy the ends and make it natural looking with the comb. I use this one, mega cheap and you can replace the blades with stanley knife ones http://www.goytmill.com/roma-mane-c...Name=for-the-horse-grooming-clippers-trimmers One of our mares is a total drama queen and she will pull away when you go to use it, but a pat and carry on regardless and she gives up being akward! It def doesn't hurt or pull!

 

[haycroft]

ive used these severals times on sensitive horses
try using the comb after the horse have been exercise the hairs should come out easier

do a little at a time evn it take a few days /week esp if mane is thick
make sure the blade is sharp and clear from dust as this can build up..by combing it should thin the mane out a little

or if shes doesnt like to be pulled use thinning scissors..which i dont use but

or ive used my hands fingers..takes along time but aslong you just pull thin strands at a time
or pull a few strands while your riding her to get used to it..but dont make her sore..little and often

maybe have someone holding her as well

 

[LiveryList]

I have often found that if you have a horse that dislikes haing their mane actually pulled, the first few times you use a bladed comb (i.e no actual pulling) they can still be a bit funny as you use the same motion and they have associated that with their mane being pulled out previously. I'd just do a little at a time until they get used to it and i am sure will realise after a few times that its not what they think!

 

[stacie21]

clove oil is a natural anesthetic so a few drops along crest of neck should help there tolerance