I’ve clipped horses as late as April and not experienced any problem with their show coats for that summer even though I constantly hear that body clipping ruins their natural hair coats. ... It does take 2-3 wks before a body clipped horse looks natural (I've seen some that were gorgeous just after clipping).
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I think if they are working hard they need to have all the body clipped, leaving a saddle patch. I leave a square where the saddle goes, it prevents rubbing and burning and pressure areas. If you are going to take thei legs off, the horse needs to be stabled or kept somewhere very dry.
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Start with a clean horse. Precede your clipping efforts with a thorough bath using Quic Silver, Quic Color, or Quic Black. Scrub with a mitt or curry to work loose dirt and dander trapped in long winter hair. ... And its moisturizers alleviate the dry, rough feeling of skin and hair that often follow a body clip job.
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Overview of Body Clipping a Horse. Part of the series: How to Body Clip a Horse. Horse lover and college equestrian head coach teaches how to body clip a horse in this free equestrian video on horse care and body clipping. ... eHow Article: Overview of Body Clipping a Horse...
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lol I've decided to body clip my horse this spring, ... Sounds like you covered it all, Sandra:) I wore a fleece sweat shirt one time while body clipping an app weanling for an upcoming show, YIKES, big mistake:) It was hubby's to boot, boy was he mad, he was picking white hair out of it for a couple of wears..*evil laugh*
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That is also why some owners keep a lamp burning in their horses' stalls long after darkness to "trick" their systems into believing it's still summer. Since body clipping is frowned on with some breeds, such as the Quarter Horse, using lamps can help minimize shaggy coats.
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A young/green horse especially needs to be introduced to clippers in a relaxed manner. Show the green horse the "turned-off" clippers. Let the horse smell them. Rub the body with the clippers still in the off position while speaking in a soft-soothing manner.
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Clipping can be a lengthy process, so enough time must be set-aside for the task and ... Always start on the horse's shoulder, it is smooth and flat and a non-ticklish area. Providing the horse remains relaxed you can then proceed to any part to the horse's body. However some horses object to having their heads clipped.
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