Do I need to clip?
Clipping is subjective. is it essential to clip? will my horse benefit from being clipped? will it make my life easier? These are often questions that you may be asking...
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Getting ready for the seasonal clip
With the change in temperature and shortening of daylight hours, the coats of our horses will start to grow more thickly. From the end of August onwards, the old hair...
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How to time the last clip of the season
Traditionally, it was recommended that the last clip of the season should be timed for the end of January to ensure the new summer coat came through unhindered. However, this...
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Love or Loathe Clipping your Horse?
Love or loathe Clipping Your Horse? Horse clipping is one of those jobs that many horse owners put off. It can be time consuming, itchy and an unpopular job to...
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Keeping your clippers in good working order
A lot of thought goes into preparing the horse to be clipped, after all its not a 5-minute job. Just as much preparation is also required to ensure horse clippers...
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Pre-clipping Preparation
Preparation and a bit of planning before starting to clip will ensure that clippers, blades and horse will be clean and tip top condition! Although most professional or seasoned grooms...
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Caring for a clipped coat
It goes without saying that a healthy shine comes from within. Good feeding, exercise and a daily grooming routine are all key factors in contributing and encouraging good shine and...
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Last clip of the season: Is this tradition or is there a reason?
If you want to keep with tradition, then the last week in January is always the date to aim for. Traditionally most horses start to grow their new coats at...
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Why should clippers be serviced?
Keeping horse clippers in good working condition is essential. Not only to give longevity and best performance, but from a safety aspect as well. With some styles of clippers being...
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What's in our clipping bag?
What's in our clipping bag? We find it easier to keep clippers, trimmers and accessories in one place and a practical solution is to find a dedicated bag or storage...
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Are you ready for clipping season?
Here are a few key suggestions to help you survive the hairy times. Check out all your clipping kit and ensure it has been regularly serviced and the blades have...
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What causes clipper blades to go blunt?
We frequently get asked why blades can go blunt so quickly. Sometimes this can happen with just one sweep of the clipper, causing frustration and inconvenience, especially if there are...
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Cleaning and Storage of Clippers and Blades
It is good practice to keep all clipping equipment clean and well serviced so that whenever they are needed, they are in safe condition to use. For many owners, now...
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