When you cut the mane on back of the ears what is that called?

However, it is common to clip a small section of the mane behind the ears. This is called a 'bridle path,' and it is done to make it easier to get the bridle on and off. Some people cut as much as six inches for a bridle path. I personally think this looks really silly, but some swear by it.

1. What is Roaching a mane?
2. What is the hair on a horse's head called?
3. What is hogging a horse's mane?
4. Is it OK to cut a horse's mane?
5. Should I cut my horse's forelock?
6. Should I clip my horses feathers?
7. Should I clip my horses legs?
8. How short should you cut a horse's tail?
9. What does it mean if a horse has two swirls?
10. What is the back of the saddle called?
11. What are the holes above a horse's eyes?

What is Roaching a mane?

A roached mane is a horse mane that has been shaved close to the neckline. Similar to the human equivalent of a “buzzcut,” in which clippers are used to leave only a fraction of an inch of short spiky hair, mane roaching uses mechanical clippers to cut off a horse's mane very close to the skin of the top of the neck.

What is the hair on a horse's head called?

On horses, the mane is the hair that grows from the top of the neck of a horse or other equine, reaching from the poll to the withers, and includes the forelock or foretop.

What is hogging a horse's mane?

Hogging, also known as 'roaching' in the US, is the practice of shaving or cutting short a horse's mane and often, as in the case of feathered cobs, also clipping the horse's legs so that they are clean of long hair.

Is it OK to cut a horse's mane?

In general, a horse's mane is not trimmed for overall length. ... Trimming the mane with scissors tends to cause the mane to bush out. It's also hard to get it even. A trimmed mane may also stand straight up in a mane-hawk.

Should I cut my horse's forelock?

Just like with people, hair with thin, scraggy ends is prone to tangling. If you just snip thin ends off, they won't wrap around themselves as readily. If the mane is natural/long, you can trim a little along the swooping line of the mane. ... If a mane falls in a clean, blunt-looking line, it is not cut with scissors.

Should I clip my horses feathers?

Yes, you can clip them right off and yes, you can trim them... they are hard work in the winter but providing the horse is not prone to mud fever, they provide a certain element of protection.

Should I clip my horses legs?

For cobs and heavy horses, the clipping of legs can be a huge relief. The dense leg hair can encourage mites and other skin biting insects, which in turn lead to various skin infections. These are then very hard to treat and heal when there is a thick covering of hair.

How short should you cut a horse's tail?

You want the cut to be ​parallel to the ground while the horse is moving. The banged tail should end about 4” (10cm) to 5” (12cm) below the hocks. Any shorter may detract from the look of the tail. Better to leave the tail too long, than cut it too short.

What does it mean if a horse has two swirls?

o Multiple swirls on the forehead can indicate multiple personalities — high and tight side by side swirls can mean a horse that is super focused and talented, but challenging and difficult in the wrong hands. o Two swirls on top of each other can mean extreme personality swings and unpredictability.

What is the back of the saddle called?

CANTLE. The cantle is the back part of the saddle that extends out from the seat.

What are the holes above a horse's eyes?

Here's my take on "the hole." All horses have this "hole". Behind and a little above the eye is a "pocket" of fat that acts as a shock absorber and the hole is someplace for the pocket of fat to go when blunt force is applied to the eye.