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Post by Hogging dunce on Nov 22, 2006 13:55:38 GMT
Does anyone have any tips on hogging? ;D
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Post by Yes on Nov 22, 2006 14:02:27 GMT
Yes......Get a pair of clippers and shave the mane off!! ;D
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Post by hackety on Nov 22, 2006 17:43:18 GMT
Hogging is quite an art form  isn't everything! You must take into account the best and worst features of your neddy's neck. It is very difficult to explain without being able to demonstrate. I think Lynne Russell may have done a book some time ago and that will probably give you the best description along with pictures so that you can see hair direction etc. Good luck  |
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Post by rtk on Nov 22, 2006 17:55:36 GMT
Do it a week before a show, then if you do make any mistakes its grown back a bit.
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Post by armada on Nov 22, 2006 17:59:51 GMT
Make sure its clean and dry as well, otherwise the blades will just chew at it and make sure you are stood above it so you can see what you are doing.
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Post by RUSure on Nov 22, 2006 19:25:44 GMT
[glow=red,2,300]Don't do it! You might regret it unless you really have too. [/glow] |
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Post by hogging dunce on Nov 22, 2006 19:50:41 GMT
Thanks all ;D and yes RUSure it does have to be done as I have a show cob. Will try to get hold at that book.
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Post by Jo Jenkins on Nov 22, 2006 20:04:38 GMT
If you are clipping your cob out or giving him/her a blanket clip you cannot really go wrong. It is all about practice like clipping in fact or plaiting.
If you are not clipping or have not clipped the neck then you will need someone to give you a demo as you do not want to touch the coat. This easy in the summer a bit dodgy at this time of year!!
Go from withers up to poll with firm even pressure. When the mane has never been hogged it is kinder to you , the blades and the clippers if you take the excess of with scissors.
Then standing facing the crest put clipper blades to bottom of mane and clip upwards in sections. Be careful between the ears over the poll as some hate the vibration to start with.
As you tidy along you will gain more confidence and by the time the season starts you will be a pro!
Once the cob is hogged you can stand back and think hmmm I should leave it a bit longer there and then go tighter furthre down or whatever in order to make the most of the cobs natural top line.
Go slowly and think safety, be careful of cable etc. Good luck
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Post by RUsure on Nov 22, 2006 21:17:35 GMT
OK good luck then, if you follow the advice you'll be fine. I'm into hairies, but have a friend who decided to hog her hunter last year and has regretted it every since! Nothing to hold onto anymore. |
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