Although it is regarded as heresy in certain Icelandic horse circles, bridle paths can be useful in finetuning
bridle fit. I have been making some Viking period reconstruction bridles for Blessi. One of the things that I discovered is that if Blessi does not have a bridle path, the leather of the bridle (from center of head to bit) is at least 1 inch longer on the side that has all the mane. This has got to impact straightness and precision of contact with your horse. So Blessi has a bridle path, which is not the first time.
As you can see, the mane extends for almost 4 inches across the poll of the head. That is a lot of hair!!!!
Lysh did the trim job again. I always butcher stuff like this.
Although Blessi has had a bridle path from time to time, I don't believe in trimming whiskers or ear hair.
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