HOW TO PULL A HORSE'S MANE // sensitive horses version!

[@Milestone-Equestrian]

omg THANK YOU for saying this. I'm not 100% against pulling but when people deny that it's painful i just ...

[@JETEquiTheory]

right?! some horses genuinely don't mind it, like I've been the designated clipper/groomer at my barn lol and pulled so many manes and most don't care at all but zo is like hail nah girl

[@equestrianestrellagranados9479]

Shelby Dennis I whach your videos

[@silverkitty2503]

It's not painful.

[@MissEmily1129]

@@silverkitty2503 Do you like having your hair ripped out at the roots? It may not be "painful" but it's definitely uncomfortable

[@eeshaw95]

You shouldn't have to think you're a snowflake for wanting to prioritize your horse's comfort and going the extra mile to put her at ease! I think it gives you major brownie points as a horse owner and rider. Helpful tips, thank you!!

[@JETEquiTheory]

Eileen Shaw well thank you!!💗💗

[@lowbudgetsecretariat6916]

ok, lowkey stalking your channel now, but I tried your method on my moody red mare who HATES having her mane pulled. She was still for almost 30 minutes before she finally had enough lol. I had never heard of doing it after riding, and that helped a ton.

[@chaddneywaschenfelder8988]

Our one horse has a thin mane already but this is very usefull. I love how you care how ur horse feels and want to make it less painfull for her.

[@indianhorses1]

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[@madelynwolfside]

INDIAN HORSES *face palm* stop pls

[@equinetea1284]

The best thing is waking up with a notification on your screen from Jill 💗💗 Loved this video! I hope school is going well for you 😊

[@indianhorses1]

EquineTea Visit on my channel for more horse racing videos .........try once you love my videos ....

[@lavenderslip]

A thousand times YES to this technique! It's literally a life changer. I just recently learned about this release-method for mane pulling and it just couldn't believe how it easy it was and that my horse went from totally panicking whenever I'd pull his mane to seeming to actually like it! The one thing I wonder about it why this method isn't standard since it's so much more humane and less stressful for everyone involved. It takes LESS time actually to do it this way because the horse cooperates and stands still for you so no time is spent fighting with him!

[@erin555marie]

Jill if you were my instructor I would cry! I feel like you have such an amazing understanding of horses not many people have. I love my trainer and all but I feel like you would be amazing!

[@equinetea1284]

CONGRATS ON 22k Jill! and Zobird!! 💗💗💗

[@ac.showjumping2856]

And Jill does it again! Amazing video ❤❤

[@elysekelly1802]

I love how videos like this come out when I need them? Does that happen to anyone else lol?!? This will be very helpful for my thoroughbred with a long thick mane that stopped sweating. I love how you know what upsets Zoe and that you find something that works for her.

[@joyelizabeth7718]

Thank you sooooooooooo much for saying this, my trainer's volunteer once told me that they couldn't feel it, therefore she would rip her horses hair out. You're so knowledgeable and I thank you for that!

[@heidilash9487]

Hey Jill!! I've just started watching your videos, and I'm so impressed. You give such good advice and share really good knowledge...but you're humble enough to step away from giving advice that you aren't so sure about. I've learned so much just watching these types of videos! Thanks for your great work (and you have the cutest personality) :D

[@jeorjina]

Agreed, she's definitely one of the more mature, sensible riding KZbinrs, and a good sense of humour too! :)

[@JETEquiTheory]

thank you guys so much oh my god, that encouragement means the world to me! thank you!!💗💗

[@Klaskade]

At the barn I use to ride at they would tell me pulling a horses mane doesn't hurt. But I have watched horses throw their heads and other thing when they would pull the horses mane. Once it got so bad a horse ran out of her crossties. Nice to see a gentler way at pulling a horse's mane.

[@cindyryan5169]

Goof for you at being so sensitive and empathetic with your horse. Makes for a great partnership.

[@cassie_harrington]

Thankyou for doing this video I was wondering how to pull manes. Love your videos! ♡🐎

[@indianhorses1]

Cassie Harrington Visit on my channel for more horse racing videos .........try once you love my videos ....

[@bryanlund9098]

Always wondered why people pulled manes (I’m a pleasure rider). Thanks for being so respectful of Zoe.

[@Lilee177]

I'm glad the horses manes I've pulled have not cared. In fact the gelding I did was falling asleep. He's such a funny dude.

[@amandasawyer4784]

OMG Jill. I can't thank you enough for sharing this. I've never been able to pull either of my horses manes & have always used a blade, but I tried this method today & managed to do both of them without any objections from either. I had to go very slow but it's so worth taking the time with this method. Thank you so much. From Amanda & two very smart & happy horses 🐴🐴❤️👍😘

[@BayleaAlyssa]

This helps so much, I absolutely love your channel/videos so much 😍👏🏻

[@Bee-zg8fh]

Hey Jill! Sorry, it's me again, but as we approach my lesson I'm starting to get nervous and doubt myself, but I think with these comments I will be a little bit better? So sorry to throw more at you ;-; 1: Tips on two point? Sometimes I struggle when I go into two-point, and I lose some of my rein, and It's harder for me to get up on smaller jumps. 2: How do you tell when your horse ends a stride, and starts one in the canter when on your trusty steed. Last week we worked on canter strides, and since I was on a different horse, I was unable to jump, but I didn't know how to tell when a stride ends and starts. Thank you for being the best horse youtuber ever.

[@the.baymare9432]

Shoni_Equestrian Have you thought about asking your trainer you're doing the lesson with these questions? She may be able to give you a much more thorough answer in person than Jill can by typing :) :)

[@Bee-zg8fh]

Point taken, trust me I've tried, but I'm extremely shy and it's hard for me to talk to people. Also, whenever I get there early, and the other lesson people are not there, she is always busy with the lesson before me. I don't have this specific trainer's number, and I'm always nervous to ask questions. Honest, I think I would be fine if I asked, it's just me and my introverted nature. I'm going to try to ask again today, I guess I just get extremely nervous before each lesson.

[@the.baymare9432]

I completely get what you mean! I'm super introverted myself as well so I get how hard it can be to talk to people sometimes. Try to remember that she's there to teach you, and that you're paying her to teach you, so you have all the right to ask questions. Most trainers are usually more than happy to clear things up for you and explain anything to you. If your trainer is unwilling to teach you, you should find a new trainer.

[@Bee-zg8fh]

Totally true. Thank you, I talked to her, she gave me pointers.

[@ciaraobrien601]

the canter has 4 beats (one of suspension) it should feel as if you are rocking the canter starts with the ouside hind ask your instructor to tell you when its over you should be able to feel the horse come up as you go over the jump

[@cassidys9880]

oh my goodness your hair is gorgeous 🤩🤩

[@daveanderson8776]

Being a kind owner is not being a snowflake,plain and simple it’s just kindness and kindness isn’t weakness it is strength in a world where kindness needed😊

[@churchofhearts1601]

Great advice. Never liked the quick pull method. I like to be kind to my horses. Thanks alot for taking the time to do this video. Cheers from Australia

[@cubnation]

When it releases do you get down to the root where you see the white end? I think this looks much better than pulling, because horses do feel it. It may not be the nerve but the yanking sensation.

[@remirenee9551]

Yay!!!! Another video! I absolutely love your channel! You and so and the cutest!

[@brookegebhardt2277]

just now found this video, I was wondering if there's any kind of mane pulling or trimming that should be done to the forelock or does it just get left alone? Thank you :)

[@jadebxx22]

Omg I didn't even know that pulling horses manes out was a thing!!!??😂 is it just to thin it out? Or is there another reason? (Edit) oh right nevermind... that's why you watch the whole video before you comment😂😂🤦🏼‍♀️

[@JETEquiTheory]

Jadiebxx Barrett 😂😂 yes most disciplines do it!

[@indianhorses1]

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[@jeorjina]

yeah, its to thin out sections so that the main is a consistent thickness. Many horses don't need it, so they might just trim the main to a manageable length, but some horses/breeds have thicker manes. Thick mains make messy braids, and can also just take a lot longer to braid (as you need more tension/time). :)

[@blakealexis8391]

If you can/haven't already, can you do a video on how to clip a horse's tail? I love the way you've done Zoe's! It looks so good!

[@JETEquiTheory]

I think I do in ghosty glow up or in my show prep vids!

[@ellamitchell541]

I love that you care so much about Zoe's well being (more like well "bean") hahaha loved the vid

[@brakefieldequestrian6124]

My dude isn't really as sensitive as zo sounds but there is a comb called the solorake and it helps shorten an pulling time!! It is supposed to work like a comb that grabs any broken, damaged, or weak mane that virtually thins the mane. I do it before I pull and it really has shortens the pulling session and my guy seems happier because of it! Definitely going to use this method of pulling now too 😁

[@JETEquiTheory]

i used it and it didnt work like at all on her mane! its soooo thick and i watched all the tutorials and whatnot just will not work on her

[@brakefieldequestrian6124]

JETeventing that sucks! Maybe it's for good reason 🤷🏼‍♀️ But seriously I tried this method today on Sul and even my trainer was amazed and she tried it on her show ponies!

[@rebeccavescovo2415]

Hey Jill! Do you have an tips on jump refusing on higher jumps? Thanks

[@JETEquiTheory]

thats honestly a question for your trainer. it could be any number of variables, your position, where you are looking, if your leg is on, if you pull back, if the horse isn't confident, if its a bad turn, if the horse gets flat, anything. I really don't have the necessary context to answer this question, talk to your/a coach about it!(:

[@kasidymcmartin6540]

My horse has a long mane and it's pretty thin, I am planning on cutting it this show season for the first time... Since he has a thin mane, should I still pull it? Or just cut it acrossed? Idk much confusion and stressing I dOnT WaNt tO MeSs uP

[@gracepurewal]

Do you have to ride before for it to pop out so easily?

[@narniabusiness4474]

How do you do a mowhak mane style? I really want my horse to look like its an Equus!

[@dhcequine1540]

Thankyou so much for this video!! the sensitive horse struggle is real 😭😂 I find that another trick for pulling a sensitive horses mane is to not back comb it; my horse is border-line dangerous when I pull his mane haha, I tend to not pull it but I do need to plait it every now and again and his mane grows very thick, long and fast! so what I like to do is brush it out and (without using a comb) just start to pull out a few hairs at a time without back brushing. I will do about 1/5 of his mane each week and then trim it.

[@JETEquiTheory]

yeah thats about what I do with zo, it took me a while to get her trusting the back combing wasn't gonna kill her!

[@kaeladcole]

How do you get zo's mane to be so short and fluffy on her neck and what's it called Sorry if I sound stupid

[@em-mo6wd]

i am doing lessons and this video is really helpful

[@sea2322]

When you do cross country do you canter or gallop? I know a lot of people gallop but a lot of people canter to.

[@jeorjina]

Depends on the level, course, terrain and horse: only very experienced riders should gallop (as you require a solid position and control), some courses are designed around certain distances (so a large horse might need to canter it, but a pony could gallop), poor terrain might require a more controled pace/speed (so canter is better than gallop), and some horses don't gallop well or don't have the stamina.

[@sea2322]

Oh I know that, I was just wondering if she did, considering her horse was a racehorse.

[@JETEquiTheory]

yes she was but I don't gallop as I'm not an upper level rider, doesn't matter the horse's past. Georgina is right, it depends on the competition level, as you have a speed fault time, optimum time, and time limit on xc

[@sea2322]

JETeventing I know it doesn't matter the past, but I have heard you say in other videos that she was a fast/powerful horse as a racehorse, and a lot of the time ottbs remember that powerful gallop, and it becomes part of them, therefore if she had a fast gallop it would be hard to get enough strides between tight jumps. I worded my comment wrong, I meant if you preferred to gallop, or if you preferred to cantor xc. I understand that it depends on the course, but I meant like, "if you can, do you gallop xc?" Does that make since? Anyway I love you and Zoë and your videos. 💖🐴💖

[@zarahmaw]

Awesome video! Love it x

[@indianhorses1]

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[@gracepurewal]

Omg I had no idea the hair just pops out if you add pressure and wait , the first time I actually pulled a horses mane was at a pony camp and the little pony looked so sad when you yanked , but when I tried with a different pony she was ok with me pulling it the way I've been told , this method seems much easier

[@jeorjina]

I'd never ever seen this method before (and I'm actually honestly surprised it works), so it was great to watch. Regarding twitches, I'd definitely urge you not to shy away from them, as they're a very useful tool. They aren't meant to be painful, so much as to distract: think of it like how you squeeze your (or someone elses) hand when getting a tattoo/piercing, or how doctors/vets will pinch/rub the area around the injection site before inserting the needle. :)

[@JETEquiTheory]

Honestly I was shocked when I saw it too and was like okay I gotta try that, but yeah I just feel like if I have to twitch her I should make that last resort, and even then she didn't care about the twitch! she still flipped about having her mane pulled

[@Frijjazzo]

Hahaha “are those the words, I don’t know” you’re lovely and weird

[@Tamara-wt8xm]

Im not sure if it was mentioned but you should pull mane AFTER a workout, the reason is the pores are open after a work and the mane pulls out effortlessly. just a tip. 😊

[@kelsiewilson3075]

I new to the whole english riding and are you supposed to post at the trot and the lope or just the trot? plz help me

[@elysekelly1802]

Kelsie Wilson you only post at the trot, posting at the canter can throw the horses center of balance off. Hope this helps!

[@kelsiewilson3075]

Thank you so much.

[@bobwright8505]

Is zoë sensitive to everything like do u have to kick her to canter her or do u just squeeze

[@JETEquiTheory]

v sensitive

[@lucyhuckins4443]

They make mane pullers that you just back comb and then press down a button and it cuts it so no pulling is involved. We have had no issues with it being uneven or hard to braid!

[@JETEquiTheory]

hmm my only issue with that is it doesn't thin!

[@katherineporowski6579]

Thank you for this!! Works wonders and my horse was Super relaxed through the process.

[@izzyreed1334]

Are you still working with your project horse

[@JETEquiTheory]

I haven't gotten her out to the barn yet and she may have sold so idk the situation right now lol

[@JustMeJewel]

Thank you for posting this. I definitely will be trying this next time I pull manes

[@patriciawigle-bonnett4236]

Thank you! I have a mare who doesn't like it as well so certainly game to try this.

[@bitsnpiecesequine9574]

Did you announce who won the giveaway?

[@JETEquiTheory]

yes on my IG

[@anaa9533]

Just curious why don't you use thinning combs?

[@JETEquiTheory]

Ana A makes the mane uneven and difficult to braid!

[@motoempire1495]

Awesome video as always :)

[@Anielcaa]

Ok so I never pull my horses' mane coz I just like the way it looks better when it's cut BUT I just tried this technique when doing my own eyebrows and omg thank you it makes life so much easier!!!

[@robertpage4991]

Great video. This is something I have to do with my Maus, something I've always contracted to someone else. This makes the task less much daunting.

[@JustAgirly0]

a while ago i was riding bareback and the trainer told me to hold the mane while falling and that its numb and i did a little research cuz i couldnt believe it and yeah they do feel it at least some of it so...still i dont think its better then ripping their hair but that way of clipping looks nice i hope u get what i mean like..

[@thegtikitten104]

I always keep my horses mane pulled and trimmed, unless I turn him away for a certain amount of time (like over winter). It's certainly a learning curve😂

[@indianhorses1]

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[@thegtikitten104]

@INDIAN HORSES I don't really agree with the racing industry, sorry!

[@indianhorses1]

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[@altinezmtz5222]

why does it hurt her and not other horses?

[@aubreemeisberger3377]

Anyone else notice when the twitch came out she started showing calming signs one after another?

[@zenzie321]

I found this magic tool for pulling my horses mane cause he used to try bite and pull away it’s like this little safety blade that thins and “pulls” the mane.

[@caitiehouston]

My mare is so sensitive that she doesn't even let me brush her mane if it's tuggy so I will definitely try this out and hopefully she lets me actually pull it for a change as I hate cutting it with scissors

[@kelseylitterer5100]

The SoloComb works wonders for sensitive horses as well. My horse HATES having his name pulled and used to make it a real chore.

[@amberreedy1960]

I love that you made that video!! My mare won't let me at all pull it. She jerks her head and mane away , she has brpke cross ties just over 1 tiny strand pulled out. I have to cut it, use thining scissors.. it takes me over an hour😭

[@PartTimers01]

How often do you pull her main xx

[@JETEquiTheory]

frequently as it is so thick but for a thinner mane you can really just go until it gets long

[@PartTimers01]

JETeventing thank you so. Much xx

[@creepypastashinigami]

ok not trying to be rude but why dont people just cut the mane at an angle to make it look like its pulled? If someone does it to make a mane look more thin why dont they just buzz off the bottom layer where they want it more thin? (sorry im not an English rider and haven't been around English riders so I dont know this stuff)

[@victoriatyler00]

I always wanted to learn how to do this! Thank you :)

[@bobwright8505]

Awesome video like always also love you and ur so pretty

[@annaclairemiller7366]

I LOVE YOU

[@LexiG97]

Completely not horse related but I love your hair! 😍😍

[@itskylierae]

You and your horse are so gorgeous.😍🐴

[@Reem-jp7yt]

But why do you pull the mane though can't you just cut it or like not shave but you know clip it or whatever , I mean it seems to me as a time consuming process Edit:oh never mind 7:00

[@cleliaoconnell3705]

Reem There are ways of making the mane shorter and thinner using scissors, so not causing any pain since you're not pulling out any hairs.

[@Reem-jp7yt]

Clélia O'CONNELL Yeah that's what I thought plus it's much easier and faster but I guess Jill is going for more of a neat, simetrical look

[@JETEquiTheory]

Reem yes and using thinning shears makes the hair uneven and then braiding doesnt work/: it is time consuming but she doesn't mind as long as i take my time

[@cleliaoconnell3705]

Well I never had a problem doing my horses' manes with scissors. They've always looked very neat. But I never had a horse with a mane as thick as Zoe, the only ones I had like this had their manes shaved. I like that look too.

[@jeorjina]

Shaving/clipping makes the mane grow back really unevenly, and short hair can force the rest of the hair to stand up making a messy-looking mane. Pulled hair grows back in the natural direction.

[@kamryndenardis7894]

I love this!!😍❤️💕

[@samanthabohlman9100]

How often do you pull her mane?

[@JETEquiTheory]

Samantha Hudgins pretty much as often as i can till its thin enough

[@cayleehughes1425]

this is gonna sound dumb but I figured you would explain I don't understand why people pull manes how come you cant trim them?

[@JETEquiTheory]

its too thick to braid

[@kasidymcmartin6540]

And how short should I cut it?

[@marahynd7121]

Thank you this was great! I'm going to try it on my horse. She hates having her mane pulled

[@sarahlindsey353]

The huMANE way. Hahahaha😀😀😀

[@katherineallen6654]

"sensitive horse version" yes, that is my gelding. 😂

[@bdrury73]

MIND BLOWN

[@yolandathomas-going8609]

Hi! My mum said if I pay for 100% of it, I am allowed to get a horse. By the time I have got the money it will be probs start of 2019. Does anyone have advice on what I need for a horse? And beginner advice etc.? Because Im broke so probs wont be able to have a saddle for a while so will use a bareback pad... are they safe/good? (also anything I can forgoe to save money and buy at a later date?? And some basic feed information? ) BTW I am almost 15 and will be going into yr 12 when i get the horse *Ive literally copy &pasted this into like 500 other videos lol SOME ONE PLS HALP

[@elm_s1e]

Yay my horses mane was super sensitive when i first got him and horses mane was in a terrible condition so i had to hogg it until it was better quality and not terrible

[@myfavoritefoodispastayumyu2693]

This helped so much! Thank you!

[@elladidomenico5807]

Great video

[@imagineifyouwereaworm]

Tbh I can’t tell if this is better or worse than normally yanking. Cuz you wouldn’t want to just slowly pull your hair out, I dunno, I just don’t agree with either method lol

[@emtquiver1588]

..they've always taught us that horses don't feel this b'cuz their skin is so thick?..w/ a thicker mane..how can we make sure it doesnt stick up when we don't need braids..good Zoe😍

[@itskylierae]

How come you have to pull there mane out???

[@JETEquiTheory]

Kylie Ann I literally explained in the video😂😂

[@itskylierae]

JETeventing ya I commented that before you said that😝

[@AmyLouiseYT]

Wow! Seriously!?! My mare HATES having her mane pulled and it's insanely thick so I normally cut with scissors ✂️ and use thinning scissors to thin it out. Not ideal. I like this idea!

[@EquiFlo]

I just cut my mare her mane 🤷🏼‍♀️easy and fast haha. Her mane aren’t super thick so that helps, if I’d pull that she wouldn’t have anything left haha

[@emilygabrielse3196]

Omg tell me your arm workout routine!!!!

[@JETEquiTheory]

Emily McCormick riding all da ponies😂 particularly my last gelding who was a permanent freight train

[@jeorjina]

I know! Holy toning! :P

[@miakoopmans1083]

Wouldn't that hurt like pulling out there hair

[@JETEquiTheory]

mia animals150 as i explained in the video..most horses do not have many nerve endings in their mane, and even for those that do, simply adding that downward pressure allows for thinning the mane as the horse lets go of the hair themselves, if it hurt she wouldn't stand in the cross ties

[@kaylee6185]

I do it the same way! That's how I was taught by my trainer!

[@jessbaker1087]

There are just so many products out there which means you don't need to pull your horses mane. I'm an ex puller 😁. Watch your horses withers and back twitch and how tense they are

[@Charlotte-mt9ct]

FIRST 😘🙌🏻🙌🏻🙌🏻😍😍😍

[@pinkavocado12]

Ahhh so helpful thankyou!!

[@rambo_rides8068]

For those who's horses really freak and are good with clippers, I just flip half the mane and shave the under part. And as long as you clip the area once every other month you can't tell that it's shaved and it's quicker and easier

[@joudy5767]

5:31 you look so cute omg!!

[@kaymaynard9719]

You can also cut cut it too if your horse doesn't tolerate this version! Back comb as per usual, then instead of pulling it out just cut that section away at the very base of the mane. Or buy some thinning shears haha

[@JETEquiTheory]

itsakaykip the only issue is that makes it uneven and thereby near impossible to braid, this is the best method for us!

[@jeorjina]

Yeah, Jill's right: it will grow back unevenly (pushing up the hairs around it) and also as it grows out, it'll be too short to put into the braids, but long enough to stick out around the braids and looks bad (same if you clip then braid a tail -- weird, spiky sparse hairs everywhere)

[@kaymaynard9719]

The show stable I work for uses a Solocomb for all of the horses and we never had problems getting nice tight, clean braids and we show across the US in the rated confirmation hunters where turn out in the model classes are particularly important. But really it doesn't matter.. I was just adding ideas in the comments for people with horses who don't tolerate even this method, not suggesting Jill change something that works for her and her pon :)

[@theluckyequestrian]

Kay Maynard solocomb is terrible it makes the horse hair super thick and uneven

[@nicoleb1563]

i needed this oh my god😂

[@jlnequine9622]

So interesting!

[@emilymcdonald9695]

tysm for this video!!!! my horse hates when i pull his mane !!