Using Smart Coat/Rake or similar in cob feathers

[Welshboy]

I think I've previously seen mention of feathers being kept trimmed with a smart coat/rake. Just wondered if the gave an almost clipped look.

My cob is fine to clip and hog, but he's not so keen on his legs being clipped - he needs twitching which works as I can get the lot off in about 15/20 mins, but obviously it's not ideal. I prefer to keep him clipped out as he's a previous mite sufferer and clipping makes management much easier.

To avoid twitching every 3-4 weeks I'd rather try and alternative and save the clippers for special occasions (showing, WH etc).

So, would love to know if anyone has had any success with rakes/combs on feathers and what sort of look can be achieved. Thank you

 

[Maesfen]

Why don't you clip out fully using the twitch first and then do a weekly 'rake' to keep it tidy? It's when they start growing again they look tatty but they should stay shortish and tidy with a rake or scissors and comb.

 

[Welshboy]

Thanks Maesfen, yes he is fully clipped and hogged. He's had his last body clip for the winter, but, of course, his feathers need doing every 3-4 weeks throughoutvthe year.

I can def clip first before using a rake, just wanted to know how well they worked.