1. Decide which hair you will be clipping before you begin.

  2. Begin by clipping a thin bridle path. You do not want to make the path too wide. A good rule of thumb is that the path should be two fingers wide.

  3. Trim the width of the bridle's crown piece up to but not exceeding 1 inch.

  4. Using a comb pull an inch of the mane from right behind where the bridle normally sits. Take the rest of the mane and tuck it safely out of the way. This will give you a clearer view of what you are clipping.

  5. Clip from front to back. This will help keep you from clipping unnecessary hairs.

  6. Cut downward on the mane from a point directly even with the back of the ear. Use a comb to help you get your lines straight.