To hog or not to hog?

[Connemara24]

As the title says, whether I should hog him or not. He gets very hot under his mane in the summer, and he literally shakes when I try and wash it, so won't be doing that this summer anyway unless I have too. But just not quite sure If it would suit him?!?!

 

[cauda equina]

I don't think he's got enough neck really but we need to see a pic with his head as well

 

[Connemara24]

 

[SpotsandBays]

I think he’d look smart with a nice short mane (like 3/4inches in length)

 

[Meowy Catkin]

What about plaiting it like some cob owners do?

 

[Dustygirl]

Nice short mane would look smart ?

 

[mini_b]

Just needs pulled or trimmed short

 

[Connemara24]

What about plaiting it like some cob owners do?

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What about plaiting it like some cob owners do?

Thanks, I plaited it last summer but he got really itchy. Maybe short mane like other people are saying. Thanks everyone

 

[PinkvSantaboots]

I would just pull it to make it shorter I wouldn't hog it.

 

[Starzaan]

I'm a polo person so I would hog! I think most horses look lovely with a good hog, but just make sure you stay on top of it and re hog once a week. Nothing worse than a half grown out hog!

 

[Merrymoles]

I'm a polo person so I would hog! I think most horses look lovely with a good hog, but just make sure you stay on top of it and re hog once a week. Nothing worse than a half grown out hog!

Couldn't agree more - current loan horse has a nearly grown-out hog and she looks ridiculous! However, she loves to grind her neck into the mud so until it is warm enough to give it a wash and reclip, I'll have to put up with it. She's a very hot horse so I will probably keep her clipped out all year round but I think that is going to mean lots of blade sharpening as her hair is coarse. So personally, I'd rather have a short mane but don't think it would work on her.

 

[Ratface]

Each to their own, etc. I would never hog any horse I own, as I rely on the mane as a back up for the Jesus handle on my saddle!

 

[snowangel5]

Both very nice but please I beg of you not to hog

 

[PurBee]

I’d hog just because mine are expert dreadlock makers! BUT i prefer a mane and keep a good length to their manes especially in summer due to biting insects, which they shake and disturb with their manes and tails. Im very rural near forestry so midges and horseflies are stern culprits for me keeping manes offering a bit of protection from bites.

 

[Widgeon]

Hard to tell from those photos but I'm not sure he's cobby enough to hog - I'm another vote for a 4/5" neat mane. You don't have to pull, it's possible to get a pretty good finish with a comb, sharp scissors, and patience.

 

[Gloi]

I think if you are hogging because she itches you will just end up with an itchy hogged horse.