Unshorn Fetlocks

[ggg-2 3,553]

Why do some stallions have them and others don't?

[Kurai 304]

Most likely for a bit of variety. Also have you noticed it seems to be on the bigger manlier stallions

Edited May 9, 2014 by Kurai

[Frith is Magick 1,471]

First of all, is it just me, or does "unshorn fetlocks" sound like an Irish insult? Secondly, it probably adds diversity to the designs and, like Kurai said, is used to mark the larger, tougher workin' stallions.

[simba86 1,541]

in g1 all the males had unshorn fetlocks, that was about the only way to tell them apart from the girls aside from their bandanas

[Dattebayo 2,850]

What the hell did you just call me?

[M'aiq the Liar 5,804]

Because the big manly steal your waifu at the bar stallions need to look big, manly, and like they will steal your waifu.

[I used to be a stranger 7,993]

 

Because there is a variety in reality.

Likewise, there are also varieties of horses and ponies that are very furry and fuzzy, rather than having the colored skin-like surface which we see on the show all the time.

 

If you're speaking in regards to the most notable appearance of long-haired fetlocks Big Macintosh, it's because his design is based upon the most famous kind of draft horse, the Cyldesdale: a breed that is noted for possessing fluffy fetlocks and being exceptionally large.

[Scootalove 10,689]

I think it's to tell them apart at least when it comes to diversity.

[Adorkable 2,737]

I think it's to tell them apart at least when it comes to diversity.

 

Basically this.

 

I guess only certain types of stallions have them. ^^"

[Scootalove 10,689]

Basically this.

 

I guess only certain types of stallions have them. ^^"

I'm going to agree with that, only a few or certain stallions have them.