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As winter fast approaches, and horses start to grow heavier coats, a lot of horse owners will be dusting off their clippers, thinking about the different types of horse clip and trying to decide which clip would suit their horse best.

Before choosing the right clip for your horse, you need to consider how much work your horse or pony is doing, the sort of rugs you might need to keep him warm afterwards and whether your horse will be stabled or turned out.

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Workload: Medium

What it involves: Very similar to a blanket clip but helps keep the muscles on the top of the neck warm too. The chaser clip is ideal for horses that are in medium work and turned out during the day when the weather permits. Many people lightly trim the longer hairs running down the back of the leg to give a neat finish.

Workload: Light to medium

What it involves: The Irish clip is useful for young horses and those in light work as it is quite quick and easy to do. Hair is clipped from the neck and behind the elbows, where a horse is susceptible to sweating the most, but there is still plenty of coat left on for warmth.

Workload: Light

What it involves: Just the hair from the front of the neck and chest is removed when using a bib clip. Some people also carry on the clip under the belly to where the girth sits too. This is a good clip for horses in light work and who are turned out a lot or living out full time.

Dana Boyd-Miller, a representative for the clipper manufacturing company Andis, recommends going with one of the lightweight body clippers that have appeared on the market in recent years. Boyd-Miller has been making a living clipping horses full-time for over 20 years from her home base of Loxahatchee, Florida, and after 10 years of clipping four to five horses a day with heavy body clippers, began to suffer from tendonitis. She stresses that lighter body clippers can make all the difference for the person doing the clipping.

Strachan also carries an old toothbrush in her clipping kit and uses it to brush the hair out of the teeth of the blades. She recommends having scissors on hand for horses who object to having the clippers near sensitive areas, such as around the ears.

Always make sure that the horse is clean and well-groomed before clipping, as mud and ingrained dirt in the coat can potentially clog the clipper blades, dulling them more quickly. Excess dirt is also hard on the clipper motor. To help the clippers slide through the hair more easily, spray on a silicone product such as ShowSheen before you begin.

A full body clip can take anywhere from one-and-a-half to four hours, depending on the mood of the horse and the experience of the person clipping. The process should be made as enjoyable as possible for the horse; sometimes it may take several shorter clipping sessions for the horse to become comfortable with the clippers.

Clipping can be messy and time-consuming, but with patience and proper preparation, your horse can come out the other side looking sharp and polished, like this fellow with his lovely medium trace clip. Photo: Jessica Strachan

Always move the clippers against the direction of the hair growth. Long, generous strokes with the clippers will result in fewer lines showing up. Otherwise, the horse may end up looking like a patchwork quilt.

My gelding came in dead lame once and it was diagnosed as a fractured cannon bone to the tune of almost 2k. Turns out he too had stepped on a clip, went in the white line and we didnt put the two together. To say I was relieved when he popped an abscess a few days later was an understatement. I also found a new vet!

No matter what side of the fence you are on when it comes to clipping, I recommend you chat with my docs about what is best for your horse and the situation they are in before you clip them. Remember, clipping is not without its consequences, especially the whiskers, so think before you clip!

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Some, like thick-coated cobs or heavier breeds, require year-round clipping for their comfort. If your horse is on the hairier side, we would recommend a clip to allow them to cool off, which is important when the sun is out.

Everybody loves the sunshine! But no one likes the flies and pests that it brings with it. We advise purchasing a trimmer to tackle/blend the feathers of your horse, as this can reveal areas affected by ticks and mites. Keep up a regular trimming routine to catch these quickly. View the trimmer range

You also have to watch out for flies during the summer, as they can be an annoyance to your animal. Leaving skin exposed often attracts them so make sure you are well prepared by purchasing a horse-friendly fly spray or sheet!

Unfortunately not all horses are easy to clip. Weather it is because they have had an unpleasant experience in the past or because they are unsure of the sound or feel of the clippers. The good news is that with training, most horses can learn to relax during the process and then many of them realize that clipping feels really good. Many equine professionals have different methods for helping a horse to overcome fears. My philosophy is that there is an approach that will work for just about every horse. It just takes time, patience and experimenting to figure out what the approach is for your horse. Almost all horses can be clipped without restraints or sedatives but the learning process may be longer for some than others.

Figure 1 This mare was very difficult for her ears. After a few sessions she allowed her ears to be clipped. The session following she said "no way"! This is not a step in the wrong direction. She just needs more time.

Perhaps a mare does not like her belly touched. Can I rub her belly with my hand? Can I rub her belly with the back of the clippers? Can I slowly make my way towards the part that bothers her? Maybe I need to position myself differently? Just keep asking questions and reward immediately when you get even the smallest positive answer. If I have gotten a half of an inch further than before and the mare has stood quietly, I remove the clippers, give her a treat or scratch and then start from a comfortable place again. It might help to tap the mare on the back or shoulder to help to distract her. Perhaps she just needs some hay in front of her. Just keep experimenting, immediately rewarding positive behavior and staying patient through negative behavior.

Figure 3 This is one of my favorite horses to work with. She really struggles having her belly clipped. With much time and experimenting, we have worked out a good system that keeps her happy and me safe.

One of the mistakes that many people make is that they wait until they are headed to an event before trying to clip the horse. Work with your horse ahead of time so you know what kind of a reaction you are going to get. This allows extra time for training so that when the event comes you are able to clip the horse easily. Even if you never plan to clip your horse, it is still a good idea to make him accustomed to being clipped. Many scenarios can arise that require clipping for medical reasons and a horse that has learned to stand for the clippers will be much happier and easier to handle.

Figure 4 Many older horses have Cushings Disease and so grow excessive hair. They may need to be regularly clipped. This is a lot easier on them and you if they were taught as young horses to stand quietly for clipping.

Once your horse is comfortable with the clippers being rubbed all over his face, you can put the blade back in and begin to actually clip him. Take your time because this is going to be a different sensation for him. Start with the muzzle, then under his chin, and then start moving up his face . . .

The coat needs to be as clean as possible before clipping, but as such a thick coat does not tend to dry properly, bathing is usually not an option, even in the summer. Instead, brushing the coat clean as much as possible before attempting to clip will aid the clipper blades to glide comfortably through the coat.

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To clip or not to clip? It's a question that faces every horse owner this time of year. Clipping will allow your horse to dry more quickly after exercise and grooming is much easier. You will find your horse maintains a better and more healthy looking coat.

However, certain considerations should be taken when deciding to clip. If you live in an area with even mildly cold winters, your horse will need some sort of a cover-up to keep warm. Also, older, lame or horses that are ill may need their own coat to help keep them warm in addition to some sort of blanket. ff782bc1db