burning off hair

["Ann Blankenship" <annb@foothill.net>]

>> I think the reason that long hair stays wet so long is that
>> it serves as a wick to pull moisture away from the horse.
>> The same reason you don't clip the long fetlock hair, it lets
>> the rain and moisture run off the back of the leg better,
>> keeping you from getting scratches.  I'd think twice about
>> shortening these hairs, as I think they're on the horse for a purpose.
>>
>> ann
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