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The Best Horse Clippers for Thoroughbreds

Victoria Goody |

Thoroughbreds tend to have less hairy coats than many of the other breeds of horses and ponies, but do still require clipping during winter months, particularly if competing or being ridden on a regular basis.

As their hair tends to be soft and fine, this makes horse clipping so much easier and quicker. Light Duty horse clippers are an ideal choice for a thoroughbred, as they are perfect for clipping lighter coats and finer hair. The blades that come with light duty horse clippers are the snap on variety. This enables the user to choose various grades of blades to suit the type of coat and clip.

Light duty horse clippers can be operated from a mains or battery power source. Most of the battery options are an integral part of the handpiece. This means the horse clipper is easy to hold and manage and ideal for clipping in any situation. Purchasing an extra battery and spare blades are always a good choice, giving continuous clipping.

The clipper battery can be re-charged in the cradle that comes with the clipper package. The blades require no tensioning, and snap onto the head of the clipper with ease.

The Best Clippers for Thoroughbreds

Let's dive in. Here we've rounded up the clippers that we would recommend for thoroughbreds. Any questions? Contact us today.

Heiniger Saphir Horse

The Heiniger Saphir Clipper is completely cordless with a battery integrated into the handpiece. The main grip circumference measures 13cm and the weight is 425g.

Why Do We Think These Are The Best Horse Clippers For Thoroughbreds?
  •  Quiet horse clipper with minimal vibration.
  •  Slim grip handpiece makes it comfortable to hold for long periods of time.
  •  Smooth running staying cool even when clipping for a long period of time.
  •  Good selection of snap on blades in varying grades
  •  Can be used as a trimmer as well as a clipper (with a narrow blade)
  •  Measures: 21cm from the tip of the blade to the base.

Liveryman Harmony Plus

The Liveryman Harmony Plus is completely cordless with a battery integrated into the handpiece. The main grip circumference measures 15cm and the weight is 490g. They are available to buy here.

Why Do We Think These Are The Best Horse Clippers For Thoroughbreds?
  • Very quiet horse clipper with minimal vibration.
  • Cordless giving 2 hours of clipping time.
  • Cool-running technology
  • Blade speed of 2600 - 2700 strokes per minute
  • Powerful low voltage brushless motor powered by Li-polymer battery
  • 4 hours additional clipping time when used with the battery pack which has a 4 hour re- charge time
  • The handpiece measures 14cm from the tip of the blade to the base of the clipper.
  • Extensive range of snap on blades (A5 system) available, including a narrow blade for trimming
  • Handy LED charging indicator
  • 2 year warranty

What's the Difference?

Technical Specifications

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Heiniger Saphir Horse Clipper
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Price
Price
£345.00 £355.00
£233.95
Description
DescriptionThe Heiniger Saphir Horse is a versatile top-of-the-range light-duty clipper. Ideally suited for fully clipping young... The Liveryman Harmony Plus is the perfect machine for nervous or young horses. The Liveryman Harmony...
Blade Type
Blade Type
Snap-on A5
Snap-on A5
Power Type
Power Type
Battery
Battery
Motor Power
Motor Power
2650 rpm
2600 rpm
Weight
Weight
0.43 kg
0.49 kg
Handpiece Length
Handpiece Length
20.4 cm
14 cm
Time to Full Charge
Time to Full Charge
1 Hour
2.5 Hours
Run Time
Run Time
2 Hours
1.5 Hours
Noise Level (dB)
Noise Level (dB)
-
70
Warranty
Warranty
2 Years
2 Years

What Else is There to Consider?

The Advantages of Light Duty Horse Clippers for Thoroughbreds

Light Duty Horse Clippers are more than capable of clipping thoroughbreds due to their finer and softer type of coat. They will make light work of clipping, even during the winter months when the coat is thick and fluffy.

Light Duty horse clippers take the A5 snap on blade system, enabling a wide choice of blades. The most popular blade is the No 10 wide blade which cuts to around 2mm and is perfect for larger body areas. A smaller, narrower blade is also available which can be attached to the horse clipper and can be purchased separately. This is ideal for trimming up around ears and other sensitive areas, and is a cost-effective option, as it can then double up as a trimmer.

Light Duty horse clippers are so much quieter to use with less vibration. Both these attributes are worth considering when choosing a horse clipper for any purpose but particularly when the horse is sensitive to noise, nervous, young or flighty.

Light duty horse clippers are more suited for fine, softer coated horses and ponies. For more challenging coat conditions, more power will be needed and the choice would move up to the medium duty or heavy duty categories.