As was said last time, the second part of this column shall cover as to what centaurs do to accessorize their wardrobes and what is done to manage the mane and tail.

While it may seem simple enough to take care of a mane like that of a centaur, keep in mind that arms are not flexible to the extent of being able to rotate 180 degrees around, very similar to that of a human.  And just like a human, eyes are not on the back of the head, so in human fashion, care is done mainly by feel, perhaps with the help of multiple mirrors, just like folks do with a ‘pony tail’.

Speaking of tails, a tail is something special for a centaur, mainly because for just about all of the four-legged folk, the tail is something that is barely reachable, if at all.  Proper care, namely brushing, combing, and the removal of foreign objects is a daily task, and something that is best done by another.  This is where the other iron shoe drops for not just any Tom, Dick, or Jane can do this, but rather one that is trusted, like a close friend, or a ‘significant other’, like a spouse.  As a matter of fact, since it *is* such a sensitive issue with centaurs, caring for one another’s tail is tantamount to either a close embrace or even a kiss.

While there are many imposed similarities, often where none is warranted, there is a general likeness between centaurs and horses as far as to what sort of shampoos and conditioners that can be used.  Centaurs are indeed a mixture of both, being able to use ‘Head & Shoulders’ for the head, and ‘Mane & Tail’ for, yes, the mane and the tail.  The final difference, however, is between having a greater degree of intelligence and fashion sense.  Centaurs *know* what looks good together and what doesn’t.

It is amazing as to just how many different combinations of scarves, ties, hats, shirts, vests, and yes, ribbons there can be.  Due to the widely varying hair patterns possible on a centaur’s lower body, often is the case where solid colors are worn, leaving the total appearance less ‘busy’.  The general rule of contrasts works best with centaurs, since most are either lighter in color or darker, the garments then being on the opposite side of brightness.  Clothing and accessories can be of the same contrast as the centaur, but care must be made so as to not to let things ‘bleed’ into one another, leaving the wearer looking like a swath of shadow, or worse, a dollop of tapioca.

The letter stated that "all the storys you done put in it this last week were made by senters.  Them that wernt was about them.  This isnt fair.  You need to stop consentrating on them horse people and let the rest of us normal furs read the real news."

Due to the lack of a return address, or avenue of communication with this 'group'. I decided to print it here, and inform them, and everyone, that stories are accepted and elicited from everyone.  Last week's edition did have a large number of Centaur writing and subjects only because they were the only contributions made to @Action News.  Please feel free to contribute items you think would be of interest to newspaper@spindizzy.org Thanks.