Clipping Tips
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- Why do we need to clip?
- What happens if I leave my horse with a full winter coat and continue working him?
- Does the clipped horse need extra protection from the elements?
- When is a good time to clip?
- When and what should I not clip?
- What sort of clippers should I buy?
- What blades should I use?
- So, how do I fit the blades correctly?
- What happens if my machine is incorrectly tensioned?
- What should I do with my machine at the end of the clipping season?
- I haven’t clipped before, but have bought a machine to clip my horse, where do I start?
- So, is there anything else I need to know before I get started?
- How do I go about clipping a difficult or young horse?
- Are there any other tips that would help me?
- What type of clip should I do on my horse?
Electric Fencing Tips
Electric fences shall be so installed and operated that they cause no danger to persons, animals or surroundings. The following rules should be adhered to when installing and operating electric fences and their controllers:
(a) Electric fences shall not be installed in places where there is risk of fire.
(b) Controllers shall be installed that as far as reasonably practical they are out of the reach of children and not subject to mechanical damage or unauthorised actions.
(c) Never connect more than one controller to any fence line installation.
(d) Where two seperate electric fence systems are installed adjacent to each other, it must be ensured that at NO POINT is the distance between the fence wires or the connecting leads less than 2 metres.
(e) Any electric fence installed along a public road or pathway shall be identified by WARNING PLATES.
(f) Barbed wire must not be used for the electric fence
(g) Fence wire and connecting leads must not be fixed to poles used for low voltage, high voltage, telephone, telegraph lines or other services.
(h) It is not recommended that an electric fence be installed in the vicinity of overhead powerlines.
(i) If the system earth of an electric fence is installed in the vicinity of a building it must be at least 10 metres from the protective earth and the system earth of the supply network.
(j) A controller intended for battery operation must never be connected to mains supply by battery charger or any other means.
(k) When using a wet cell fencer battery always connect the fencer to the line before connecting the fencing to the battery.
Point Two Air Jackets FAQ's
Q. Is the jacket reusable?
A. Yes, the Point Two air jackets are reusable. You only need to replace the CO2 cylinder after each inflation & reset the activation key into the trigger mechanism. You must check your jacket carefully for damage after every inflation.
Q. Can the CO2 cylinder be reused?
A. No, each CO2 cylinder can only be used once & then must be replaced.
Q. What parts of my body are protected by the Point two air jacket?
A. The Neck, Spine, Coccyx & Rib Cage, are the main parts of the upper body that are protected. The air jackets also give fantastic impact protection.
Q. Does the jacket need to be serviced?
A. We recommend that you have your jacket serviced after a heavy fall & impact with the ground & at least once every 12 months.
Q. Can I wear my air jacket underneath other clothing?
A. The Point Two air jackets have been designed primarily as outerwear. We would not recommend that you put anything over the top of your air jacket. You could however wear a very loose fitting High-Vis vest or jacket over the top as long as there is enough space for the air jacket to inflate unhindered & provide the maximum amount of protection.
Q. How is my air jacket activated?
A. The lanyard attaches to the saddle & the jacket. In the event of the rider separating from the saddle the lanyard will pull the activation key from the jacket. Once the activation key has been pulled from the jacket it releases the CO2 in to the airbag system & inflates the air jacket in 0.25s.
Q. How much does the air jacket weigh??
A. Approximately 1.5kg
Q. Is the air jacket BETA approved?
A. The Point Two air jackets are currently not BETA approved. They have been designed as a top up protection system to wear along side a BETA approved body protector. As there is no BETA approved apparel that is able to offer protection to the Neck & Coccyx areas or offer the impact protection that the Point Two air jacket can.
Q. Can I compete in the Point Two air jackets?
A.Yes you can compete in the Point Two air jackets as long as you are wearing it on top of an approved body protector.
Point Two Air Jackets now available in all sizes (sml, med and lrg). 
