There are few male sartorial decisions more divisive than the choice to grow a mustache. We feel the pain, therefore, of Alfie, a young horse from Gloucestershire, England, who has been fighting to defend his unusual upper lip adornment from would-be shearers.

His groom, Justine Greenslade, said, "He's obviously rather proud of his facial hair. He runs a mile if he thinks we're going to trim it."

We have to admit even we question whether a 'stache is the best look for Alfie. Maybe it's the way the blond hair clashes with his black-and-white coloring, making him look like he's constantly chewing a particularly curly mouthful of hay.

Either way, Alfie has thus far managed to evade clipper-wielding staff at the stables where he lives, and we hope he retains his resolve. The world may not be ready for a mustachioed horse yet, but we think the day will come.