Can you trim a horse's whiskers?
It is not advisable: a horse's whiskers are sensory organs, and trimming them is prohibited in FEI competitions.
Detailed explanation
A horse's whiskers (vibrissae) are not mere decoration: they are tactile sensory organs that help the horse perceive its immediate surroundings, especially what is in front of its mouth and eyes, areas it cannot see directly. Out of respect for animal welfare, the FEI has for years prohibited trimming the vibrissae of competition horses, considering it a practice that deprives the animal of sensory information. It is advisable to leave them intact.
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