How to Roach a Mane

[@bumble_bee85]

I’m in the process of roaching my mare’s mane. I loved her long mane but it will benefit both of us. Plus, she’s got some pretty bad dandruff so it will be easier to treat

[@ellalove2396]

Looks gorgeous

[@SpotTheDifferenceEquine]

Honestly this was satisfying to watch for some reason XD lol

[@gerrycoleman7290]

That is because it is all about you.

[@elleng8359]

He is a lovely horse!

[@eyadsalama8356]

There is no way I can do that. I love manes too much

[@samijosovis7299]

Eyad Salama not going to lie, it was hard! 😆 it looked nice, but I let it grow out again 😊

[@sorrelquarterhorse806]

Sami Jo Sovis lol, I have a horse with a long mane, and I would literally cry if I roached it😊😊😊

[@arikaiu]

It will be hard for me to do this as well, since my new horses mane is sooo long! The reason I am going to roach my horse's mane, is because it is all uneven, and there is hairs sticking out all over the place, since the the lady I bought him from kept him as basically a wild horse. Except he was in a tiny pen, smaller than most stalls for his whole life. He is so out of shape and I'm training him. It's pretty cool. But his mane is in such horrible condition, the only way to revive it will be to roach it

[@gerrycoleman7290]

Only stupid selfish people cut horse's hair (manes, tails, etc.)

[@trampshostess5994]

@@gerrycoleman7290 no

[@dani6134]

Might be a dumb question but can you do this with scissors or do you have to use clippers?

[@leylaave]

You can use scissors, but you will always get a better result with clippers.

[@morgancalvi6675]

I wouldn't think it's a dumb question at all. I prefer to see a mane and wonder why it can't be trimmed.

[@trampshostess5994]

You can use scissors but if you find horse clippers too expensive £20 dog clippers do the same job

[@suzannehernandez1877]

I do it because I love the Mohawk when it grows back a little 🤣

[@psychobunny32]

my friend has 2 shetlands that were not taken care of by previous owner (he was in bad health). They have never been groomed. Now that they have put on weight, we would like to bathe/clip them. Their manes and tails look so ratty. Would this help them grow back nice?

[@Lupita-eu2xu]

Missy Rabbit no what you can do is cut out the matted hair and try salvaging the good hair! Then it will grow back faster and you can give them supplements to help them grow healthy long manes!

[@psychobunny32]

thanks!

[@trampshostess5994]

It can yes, if you roach the whole mane make sure you start giving a supplement like linseed oil or if you feel like it cod liver oil around a week before roaching. Linseed (flaxseed) oil will give them a shiny and healthy coat and help with a strong mane and tail growth. There is plenty other things you can give them. When the mane starts growing back in you will need to brush it and wash thoroughly whenever the horse is bathed. A few times a year the horses mane should be fine tuned and trimmed a little if you are growing it long. When brushing you start from the bottom up making sure that both sides of the mane are de-tangled before moving up. Shetland manes should be flipped over to ensure a thorough brushing underneath. If you want to keep a long mane in better condition consider running braids or mane and tail bags. The same rule applies for a tail. Start from bottom to top working on small sections. Shaving a horses tail isn’t really ideal but clipping the top or clipping the bottom of the dock like a Clydesdale would have can give room for healthier hair. It should also be throughly washed. Tails can also be braided and kept in tail bags to keep in good/show condition

[@adalyn_ashbell]

Hi my horse has a really thin stringy mane do you guys think it will work?

[@zojane1451]

I really want to do that to my horse lmao, I'm definitely doin it to my next horse

[@gerrycoleman7290]

Sure, if you are selfish and stupid.

[@charlieneal4235]

This horse does not look good hogged. The hogging or "roaching" is to accentuate a horses neck IF they have a neck to show off. Should be done only on cobs/hunters with thick necks.

[@samijosovis7299]

It is becoming more popular in the stock horse world, especially for all-arounders! What is it that makes you think it doesn't look good?

[@charlieneal4235]

Sami Jo Sovis in my opinion he doesn’t have the neck for it. However it’s personal preference I guess:)

[@samijosovis7299]

Charlie Neal yeah, I can understand the difference in preference if you're used to seeing this style on the cob/hunter type horses! Here's a video of him under saddle... I think the way he carries his head makes it look better that way versus standing in cross ties. I did end up letting his mane grow back out, though, it's a few inches long now 😊kzbin.info/www/bejne/hmaTp6d-o7qcaJI

[@charlieneal4235]

Sami Jo Sovis ohhh you ride western! I will admit it looks gorgeous on him whilst riding. I’m so used to seeing these big thick hunting cobs!

[@ouijacatdecoden8212]

Charlie Neal I just hogged my warmblood 🤷🏻‍♀️ I think she looks quite smart

[@CZBarrelRacing1312]

You should only roach a mules mane not a horses

[@showalter326]

Why is she even bothering to talk while the clippers are on? Can’t hear a word she’s saying 🤦‍♀️

[@elgrande_tv7880]

Seiten auf Null

[@suerode500]

It looks horrible yuk and how is he going to keep the fly of poor horse

[@hahaimatree8343]

With fly spray lmao

[@eyesea123]

does 2" of hair really keep flies off?

[@gerrycoleman7290]

And there are many other reasons to keep the mane intact.

[@gerrycoleman7290]

@@hahaimatree8343 Stop being stupid trying to justify cutting the mane.