How Do You Clip A Bridle Path?
Owning a horse can be a joyful experience for both you and the horse. One of the many chores that comes with owning a horse is regular grooming. Horses are generally laid back about the grooming process if it is done regularly and correctly. Clipping the bridle path is just one thing that needs to be looked at when keeping your horse groomed. Decide which hair you will be clipping before you begin. Begin by clipping a thin bridle path. You do not want to make the path too wide. A good rule of thumb is that the path should be two fingers wide. Trim the width of the bridle’s crown piece up to but not exceeding 1 inch. Using a comb pull an inch of the mane from right behind where the bridle normally sits. Take the rest of the mane and tuck it safely out of the way. This will give you a clearer view of what you are clipping. Clip from front to back. This will help keep you from clipping unnecessary hairs. Cut downward on the mane from a point directly even with the back of the ear. Use a c
