The Till family’s 2019 Royal International Horse Show (RIHS) supreme champion Drakemyre Puttin On The Ritz (Alfie) one of the most prolific show ponies of the present day has died from colitis aged eight.
The 138cm and part-bred Arab contender won the RIHS and Horse of the Year Show (HOYS) in both classes with his long-term partner India Till. The duo were also champions on their debut outing of the 2021 season at the beginning of May.
“He was looking a million dollars,” said his owner, India’s mother Henrietta Till. “The vets did all they could and it all happened so quickly; we are absolutely devastated.”
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A smart, tidy mane can go a long way in improving the overall look of your horse, plus, it’s easier for you to manage and maintain on a daily basis. But how exactly should you go about pulling a mane, and what are some of the pro’s top tips? Here is how to pull a horse’s mane…
How to pull a horse’s mane
1. Consider thickness
Sara Parrott and her partner Craig Elenor show a range of types and breeds of horses and ponies, many of which require well-pulled manes for plaiting purposes.
“We opt for the traditional method separating the hair, backcombing small sections and pulling from the root if dealing with a thick mane,” explains Sara. “If a pony has a thinner mane like many of the Welsh breeds do we would still backcomb the hair, but use kitchen scissors to thin it out, as traditional pulling might take out too much.”