This is what it looks like now:
Shleepy poneh haz bad hurr-do |
Excuse me while I mourn my loss |
RIP gorgeous, sleek mane |
1.) Roach the mane. Not my first choice, since I HATE roached manes and with Fat Morgan Neck, I'm sure that would look awful on her. Plus if I want to grow it out, there is the awkward mohawk time. No me gusta.
2.) Get her a Sleazy. This would be an easy and affordable option, but the question is, would she just tear it apart? She lives outside and if the hay feeder is rubbing her mane off, would it just shred the Sleazy?
3.) Neck cover for her blanket. Less affordable, since they cost more than a Sleazy as it is, plus I'd have to get D-rings sewn on to her blanket(s). And change the neck piece between light and medium sheets every time she got a wardrobe change... And what about the times that she is not wearing a sheet?
4.) Ask Barn Manager to remove hay feeder. They've mentioned it before, when looking at Beauty's mane and other horses have had the same problem, but not as bad. But I feel weird asking them to do that, since I'm not a long-time boarder and it is just a cosmetic thing...
So I'd really like some opinions from those of you in Bloggerland, and any new ideas you might have!
PLEASE, FOR THE LOVE OF MANE, HELP ME!
Ah, I'd cry if that ever happened to my Haflinger's mane! You can ask the barn manager to remove the hay feeder, all she can say is no and you would just be in the same situation. So I think you should try that option first. Then maybe the Sleazy? I'd hate to see you roach it! And the neck cover option will only be available for as long as she is blanketed.
ReplyDeleteThat is true about asking the barn manager, what do I have to lose?? Thanks for the input! :)
DeleteMy friend recently roached her obese KWPN's mane it actually looks ridiculously adorable with his fat neck. That said, I could never do it to one of my own horses. Good luck! I'll mourn with you!
ReplyDeleteIt might look okay-ish on her, now that I think about it, but it might break my soul to roach it!
DeletePull it really short and then buy a sleazy to help it grow out :)
ReplyDeleteThat is a good idea! Thanks :)
DeleteROACH! :P
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