Hogging a mane means which action?

• A. Plaiting the mane along the crest
• B. Cutting the mane short to reduce maintenance and improve appearance
• C. Pulling the mane to the side
• D. Dying the mane darker

Answer: (B)

Hogging a mane means removing most of the mane hair to a very short length, so the neckline is neat and easy to manage. This involves clipping or trimming the mane down, often leaving a small crest of hair at the top. It’s done to cut down on daily grooming, reduce tangles, and present a tidy appearance, which is why the action described as cutting the mane short to reduce maintenance and improve appearance is the best fit. The other mane actions are different: plaiting along the crest is braiding, pulling the mane to the side is shaping for a specific look, and dying the mane darker is a color change, none of which describe hogging itself.