Tail Trimming?

[Nat(wasIxy)]

The main herd have had their tails trimmed, but I didn’t do any of mine…I like the natural look but then again it does make them look smarter and cared for so now I don’t know…

…Do you trim (your oxen – this isn’t a thread about personal hygiene, that’s for another day 😉 ) ? Glad I don’t have a full mane and tail to worry about! 😀

[CharlyBonifaz]

nope
he gets a good brush over and hoofcheck though every day before/after work, details depend on the situation……

[Berta]

I just curry my oxen before work or riding. Every few months I’ll brush out the switch and use a pair of scissors to shorten it a bit if needed. I’m not going for a fancy look, just trying to keep it closer to hock length so it gets less crap in it.

[Vicki]

I trim the tails a few times each year. Also have to cut some length before winter or they drag on the ground. One of my Dexters gets especially long fur on the sides of his tail in winter, and I do have to clip them some in spring or they never shed out all the way. I also clip around horns.

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