Things You'll Need
- Mane comb
Instructions
Comb your horse's mane over to the wrong side --- the side of the neck to which the hair does not naturally fall. Combing on the wrong side of the mane ensures that any hair pulled out will be on the underside once you flip the mane back over.
Flip the mane back over to the right side. Comb out any knots.
Examine the mane. Notice where the hair is longest along your horse's neck. Begin with the longest section, and grasp the ends in your non-combing hand.
Pull the hair taut. While grasping the ends with one hand, use the other hand to backcomb the hair. As you do so, the shorter pieces will bunch up toward the neck, leaving you holding only the longest strands.
Pull out the long strands in a swift yanking motion. This technique will not hurt the horse, but it may grow impatient, so do it as quickly as possible. Pull several strands at once rather than a whole handful.
Repeat this procedure along your horse's mane. If the mane does not look even, wait a few days to see how the mane will fall naturally before attempting to pull the mane again.