With or without Handle

 For Show Ponies and Hacks the traditional markings are an upside down V checkerboard pattern. To create this effect, a quarter marking comb is needed. Start on the left hand side at the top of the horse's quarters and gently comb down to create an even small square around one inch in size, then leave a gap of an inch and comb down again. Continue this until about six squares have been created. More squares might be needed for larger horses and ponies.

Once the first row has been created, add in the additional markings directly below the square that has not been combed. Each row should have one less square in it, so that it will eventually end in a V-shape

Once the 'V' is completed, repeat this exercise on the other side. It is important that the marks are applied on the other side in directly the same place as the ones that have just been produced, otherwise when the judge stands behind the horse the quarters will not look even.
 

Now the quarter marks have been finished, it is time to add the sharks teeth underneath.

• Standing at the side or wherever is most comfortable to see, take a damp body brush and brush in an upwards direction with one stroke in an arch shape. This should be seen clearly as the hair will now be lying in a different direction.
• Then starting at the same point, brush downwards in a diagonal movement.
• The next step is to brush up and try to meet the last point down. Repeat this until there are three or four sharks teeth down, depending on the size of the quarters.
• To add a professional finishing touch take a brush and starting at the dock brush down in a gentle arc, down the quarter to create a more refined look.
• Use an horse sparkle spray to add the finishing touches to the quarter marks and sharks teeth, enhancing the overall appearance of the horse's quarters even more.