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HORSE SENSE: Trimming heels and fetlocks
on 30 September 2016
The best way to achieve a natural finish and avoid rough edges is to use an electric trimmer with a comb attachment, so that you don't clip too closely, or a sharp, blunt-end scissors and comb



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