IT's a subject that has been the subject of heated debate as a number of federations have already banned removing horses’ whiskers. H&H gathers the thoughts of those in showing, welfare — and those who have banned the practice.
TRIMMING horses’ whiskers has come under the spotlight again, as plans have been made to discuss the practice in the showing world .
While some countries including France, Germany, and Switzerland have banned removing whiskers, this is still allowed in the UK.
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