• Use a surgical glove to help grip the hair and protect your fingers.
• A small metal mane comb is essential and a pair of scissors and stool may be useful.
• Tie the horse fairly short so he can’t wriggle too much.

• Use a surgical glove to help grip the hair and protect your fingers.
• A small metal mane comb is essential and a pair of scissors and stool may be useful.
• Tie the horse fairly short so he can’t wriggle too much.
• Comb the mane down, hold onto the ends, push the excess hair back up with the comb and then pull out the bit in your fingers, using the comb to assist.
• Once you are finished, plaiting the mane over or fitting a lycra hood will help to make it lie flat on the correct (right) side.
• Manes usually need pulling aver 2-3 weeks to keep them tidy.
• It’s always easier to do after exercise when the horse is warm and his pores are open.
• Kitty usually pulls her manes to approximately three inches to make it easy for her to plait.
• Occasionally, if a horse’s mane is very thin, it may be necessary to cut a mane rather than pull it.
• If you have to cut the mane, hold the scissors vertically and snip gently into the mane to make it look pulled rather than chopped!
• Ask a helper to hold the horse when you pull the forelock so you don’t get head-butted!

This video and these key points reflect the views and preferred method of the person demonstrating the technique. Horse Hero recommends you ask an expert for advice if you need guidance or are unsure how to do this yourself, and that you take every precaution for the safety of you and your horse. (www.horsehero.com)