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<blockquote data-quote="Boot Jack Bulls" data-source="post: 1310039" data-attributes="member: 24016"><p>When is your show/target date? His ration isn't extreme, should not be causing the issue. We have fed fitters edge for a long time and never had issues. I could be he is just plain hot. Depending on when your show is, you may be able to get away with slicking him out. Clip with the hair (downward) from the top line and use new blades (clipper lines stink). Clip down sides until you reach his belly line (Where the clipper naturally falls away from the body when you hold it perpendicular to the ground. Only clip shoulders and hip down to this same line. Do not clip tail head. Leave plenty of hair in this area, like a nice sized wedge pointing to his ears. Legs, belly and tail head are super important areas for fitting and some of the hardest to grow hair back on. Keep his head and neck all the way down under his brisket slicked off short to reduce heat. We have slicked some off this time of year before for state fair in August. They didn't do great at the spring shows just for a lack of hair, but they had a killer coat by state. Just remember to work with that short coat judiciously as it comes back, and he should have an awesome coat. Also, there are plenty of supplements out there to lower body temp if you are willing to spend the green. :cboy: Good Luck.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Boot Jack Bulls, post: 1310039, member: 24016"] When is your show/target date? His ration isn't extreme, should not be causing the issue. We have fed fitters edge for a long time and never had issues. I could be he is just plain hot. Depending on when your show is, you may be able to get away with slicking him out. Clip with the hair (downward) from the top line and use new blades (clipper lines stink). Clip down sides until you reach his belly line (Where the clipper naturally falls away from the body when you hold it perpendicular to the ground. Only clip shoulders and hip down to this same line. Do not clip tail head. Leave plenty of hair in this area, like a nice sized wedge pointing to his ears. Legs, belly and tail head are super important areas for fitting and some of the hardest to grow hair back on. Keep his head and neck all the way down under his brisket slicked off short to reduce heat. We have slicked some off this time of year before for state fair in August. They didn't do great at the spring shows just for a lack of hair, but they had a killer coat by state. Just remember to work with that short coat judiciously as it comes back, and he should have an awesome coat. Also, there are plenty of supplements out there to lower body temp if you are willing to spend the green. :cboy: Good Luck. [/QUOTE]
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