GypsyMoonMinis
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Before anyone flames me, I am making this post out of sincere curiosity.
It appears to be quite common with minis and Arabians to razor the eyes and muzzles and remove eyelashes. It is simply my opinion that this looks unnatural and in some cases even rather gross, giving the appearance that the horse has a skin condition, with the extreme oil making it even worse. I do however enjoy a nicely clipped head, clipped ears and shiney eyes and muzzles with the guard hairs removed (but only for show purposes, otherwise I leave my horses long)
I want to ask those that support and practice razoring why exactly this is? Do judges prefer horses like that? Does it make the eye or muzzle appear differently than one only clean shaven with a 10 blade? Whats the advantage over a natural look? How do you deal with flies or sunburn?
Razoring has been banned in the arab world, but many people still do it regardless and the rule is never enforced. If AMHA/R were to initiate such a ban, would you change your grooming methods or continue to do so and why?
Ultimately I guess I just don't understand the practice and would like to know the reasoning for such. Thank you all in advance![Big Grin :D :D](data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7)
It appears to be quite common with minis and Arabians to razor the eyes and muzzles and remove eyelashes. It is simply my opinion that this looks unnatural and in some cases even rather gross, giving the appearance that the horse has a skin condition, with the extreme oil making it even worse. I do however enjoy a nicely clipped head, clipped ears and shiney eyes and muzzles with the guard hairs removed (but only for show purposes, otherwise I leave my horses long)
I want to ask those that support and practice razoring why exactly this is? Do judges prefer horses like that? Does it make the eye or muzzle appear differently than one only clean shaven with a 10 blade? Whats the advantage over a natural look? How do you deal with flies or sunburn?
Razoring has been banned in the arab world, but many people still do it regardless and the rule is never enforced. If AMHA/R were to initiate such a ban, would you change your grooming methods or continue to do so and why?
Ultimately I guess I just don't understand the practice and would like to know the reasoning for such. Thank you all in advance