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    TRIMMING WHISKERS: Justine Harrison says…

    Oct 14, 2021 3 minutes

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    Q What are the pros and cons of removing a horse’s whiskers?

    Liz Martin, York

    Justine says: Whisker removal is a contentious issue that divides the equine community. Some horse owners believe the whiskers on a horse’s muzzle and around their eyes look untidy; others see their removal as cruel and unnecessary.

    Here in the UK there is a long-standing tradition of removing whiskers for some showing classes. However, many

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