Split and remove the hide remaining on the front shanks (fig. 53).
Skin down each side of the shanks and neck, meeting at the backbone
(figs. 54 and 55). Skin around the loin and under the tail. The
remaining hide on the tail can be pulled or cut off at this time (fig.
56). Remove the tail at its base (fig. 57), wash it thoroughly, and
put it in ice or ice water. Skin over the poll of the head and down
the face, removing the hide at the muzzle (figs. 58 and 59). The head
can be removed at this point; however, if it is left touching the
ground, it will give support during splitting.
[Illustration: Slicing hide from front legs using a knife]
Figure 53.—Skinning the front legs.
[Illustration: Slicing hide from front legs using a knife]
Figure 54.—Skinning the front legs.
[Illustration: Slicing hide from neck near backbone using a knife]
Figure 55.—Removing hide from neck.
[Illustration: Man pulling hide away from tail]
Figure 56.—Pulling hide from tail.
[Illustration: Slicing tail off using a knife]
Figure 57.—Removing tail.
[Illustration: Slicing hide down away from head near muzzle using a
knife]
Figure 58.—Skinning the head.
[Illustration: Pulling and slicing hide from muzzle using a knife]
Figure 59.—Skinning the head.