Once again I have made a right mess of cutting cobs tail. It is incredibly thick and coarse. I have tried various methods, wetting it, cutting it in sections, but still as he walks away from me I can see it is uneven . Any fail safe tips ?
Trimming a really thick coarse tail
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AmyMay
Situation normal
Use a good set of clippers.
Put your arm under the dock, and pull the tail down in to a 'pony tale'. Pick up the end, and have the bottom of it (the bit you want trimmed) turned up to the sky. Get the clippers - and run it over the end.
Job done
Put your arm under the dock, and pull the tail down in to a 'pony tale'. Pick up the end, and have the bottom of it (the bit you want trimmed) turned up to the sky. Get the clippers - and run it over the end.
Job done
Did wonder if this would work but I need about 4 inches taking Off! I get to the stage like evening up the wobbly table leg, keeping taking a bit off and a bit off and before I know it he'll be docked !
ConnieLove
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Lol I'm another for clippers! My boy's is so thick even after pulling it a the top. I gave up with pretending to be a hair dresser and got the clippers out on the end whilst clipping.
Looks a much better finish
Looks a much better finish
Right I will have a go with clippers( hoping clippers can take the strain)
Sealine
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I agree, you need clippers. My horse has a huge tail and there is no way I would attempt to trim it with scissors.
Amyway's description is spot on and you will get a nice neat tail.
Amyway's description is spot on and you will get a nice neat tail.