What to Do if Your Horse Hates Mane Pulling

Some Horses Hate It

Some horses don't mind mane pulling at all. Others are very disagreeable about it. You won't know until you try. If your horse is not good for mane pulling, definitely breaking it up and doing it a little bit at a time will make it less painless for both of you.

There Is an Easier Solution: The Solo Comb

If your horse hates mane pulling or you just can't seem to get the technique down, I have found a tool that is a great solution! I have been pulling manes for years the old fashion way. The two thoroughbreds that I have now both really hate having their manes pulled. Even though I'm good at it and can do it quickly, it was still a fight to get it done.

Knowing what a cut mane looks like, I refused to cut their manes with scissors, so I started looking for other options. That's when I found the Solo Comb.

The Solo Comb is basically a plastic pulling comb with a handle. It is easy and comfortable to hold. The technique with this is the same as the old fashion pulling comb. The only different thing that makes it so much better is that there is a blade in the comb.

So instead of having to wrap the hair around the comb and yank it out, you just squeeze a button, and there is a blade that cuts the hair. Since you are still teasing the mane up as you would with a normal pulling comb, the result is a mane that looks just like one pulled with an old fashion comb.

It is easier on your fingers and also on your horse's neck. He will feel more comfortable since you do not have to yank out the hair. I have been able to pull my two horse's manes, which are difficult with an old fashion comb but really easy with the Solo Comb.