Is Pulling a Horse's Mane Harmful?

Updated September 25, 2023

In this video, Dr. Lydia Gray answers a viewer question about whether or not pulling a horse's mane hurts the horse. Plus, she shows some of the products that she uses to pull her horse's mane.

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