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Clipping

Ensure your clippers are sharpened before you need to use them

There are many reasons to clip a horse:  

• Labour saving when grooming
• To main condition without heavy sweating
• So the horse can work longer and faster
• Quicker drying time when work has finished

Most people generally start clipping in October and then every 4-6 weeks until January. Clipping after this time may spoil the summer coat.

Whatever reason you choose to clip your horse for, you must ensure that the correct clip is chosen for their work load.

 

FULL CLIP  

The entire coat is removed and rugs will be needed during cold weather.       

HUNTER CLIP

All the coat is removed except hair is left on the legs up to the elbows and thighs to protect legs from the cold and injuries from thorns. Also a saddle patch is left on the back to help prevent saddle sores. Hair should show for approx 1 inch around the actual saddle.

BLANKET CLIP

Hair is removed only from the head, neck and belly. The hair that remains resembles a blanket. Rugs will be needed with this clip.

 

TRACE CLIP

Half way between a full clip and a blanket clip. This is ideal for horses in light work or grass kept horses. The hair is removed from the belly, immediately under the neck, shoulders and thighs up to the level where the traces of the driving harness would run. The legs are left hairy. Rugs will be needed when very cold or wet.

 

BELLY AND GULLET

Hair is removed from the belly, between the forelegs and under the neck to the jaw line. Ideal for native ponies who live out. If adequate shelter is provided, rugs may not be needed.

Clipping equipment can be found in your local tackshop or you can hire it. If you don’t fancy clipping your horse, then paying someone else to do it may be the better option.

 

• Remove mud and dry off any wet
• Be careful around any scabs, lumps or bumps
• Introduct a nervous horse to the clippers prior to clipping
• Cover up with a rug once you have clipped
• Sharp blades work best
• Make sure the blades don't get too hot
• Always clip against the hair growth
• Have someone to hand for assistance
• Always use a circuit breaker
• Good lighing and no wind are ideal conditions
• Wear overalls - unless you want to go the colour of your horse!
• Buy a well known brand of clippers with a guarantee
• Keep your clippers serviced and oiled
• Ensure the blades are sharp enough for the job in hand   
  
  

 

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