Whisker removal in the spotlight again in the UK
TRIMMING horses’ whiskers has come under the spotlight again, as plans have been made to discuss the practice in the showing world.
While countries including France, Germany, and Switzerland have banned removing whiskers, this is still allowed in the UK.
West Wales-based farrier Katiethat when showing a mare and foal last year, she was the only competitor in a class of 10 who had not removed her pony and foal’s whiskers.
