Re: Scratches!! & clipping

[Teddy Lancaster <Teddy@runningbear.com>]

> I partially agree with clipping...do not clip all the hair but leave the
> tail feather hanging down from the back of the fetlock as this in wet
> condtions directs the moisture drops off the back of the fetlock to the
> ground, instead of it rolling down the back of the pastern.  Clipping
> All the hair will cause mositure from higher up the leg to run down back
> of pastern!!!!
>
> Linda
>
Then you must not have ankle and knee deep mud.
ANY hair left in that area will cake onto the leg
and create the perfect environment for the fungus.

WE have ankle deep mud winter and spring....


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