Typically, a horse with these clips is stabled at night unless the weather conditions are exceptionally mild or the horse is particularly hardy. Rugging: always rug for both of these clips to compensate for the loss of warmth from the coat. Sweating will be reduced in the areas where the horse sweats the most, i.
It remains popular for riding horses today. The great feature about all trace clips is that the hair is only clipped from the areas that are likely to sweat the most during work. This clip removes hair from the underside of the neck and chest, the top of and between the front legs, along the belly, lower barrel and across the lower quarters. Similar to the Low Trace clip except that more of the coat is removed, i.
Half of the head can be taken off as well if required. Do bear in mind that if you remove half of the hair from the horse's head, considerable loss of heat occurs, as the clipped skin covering the bone structure of the face is very thin.
Suitable for : horses in moderate work that are only turned out during the day. Not advisable for : horses living out unless your stabling is well sheltered.
This clip is certainly not suitable for those in really exposed parts of the country or if the area is prone to extreme weather conditions. Similar to the Low Trace and Medium Trace clip except that more of the coat is removed, i. Suitable for : Horses in steady work with the occasional requirement to undertake some fast work, or for those entered in competitions through the winter months; Horses with this clip are stabled at night and are just turned out for a few hours a day, weather permitting.
Rugging : The more hair you take off, the harder it is for your horse to maintain his body temperature. So stabling and lots of rugs are essential. Use extra rugs when the weather is particularly bad.
This clip is similar to the Blanket Clip except that the upper part of the neck is left on so that these muscles are kept warm. Suitable for : Originally this clip was used for steeplechase horses. All horses with this clip are fully stabled. Rugging : Always rug with this clip. The coat is all but removed except for a "blanket" area over the hind quarters and saddle area which looks a bit like an exercise sheet! The head is normally clipped out too.
If you turn out during the day, use a neck cover — your horse will appreciate it! You asked for it! Here are the hard core clips you need if you're pushing hard It's all off except for a small area of mane, the saddle area, the legs and a small "v" shape is often left above the tail.
Suitable for : horses that are stabled at night and who work really hard, are regularly out competing and hunting. All of the coat is taken off except for a small area of mane, the saddle area, and the legs.
A small "v" shape is often left above the tail. Horses which have undergone this degree of clipping need a warm stable, good food and a keen eye on their condition. Turn out with a neck cover is essential even in mild weather. Use an additional layer under the New Zealand rug when the weather is cold.
Use an exercise rug when out exercising. Off with the lot of it! Possibly a useful clip for those considering some early spring events and shows in order to get a nice short coat. Now you've chosen the clip you want to do, read some tips to stay safe when clipping. Visit our Horse Rugs page to make sure you're full equipped for that clip!
She does have a varilayer outdoor rug and several stable rugs so it was so much easier to regulate her temperature. I usually do a full clip on my horse because she sweats and she is very twitchy about clipping so its easy to clip the lot off.
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Straight lines. Avoiding clipper tracks. Keep it smooth. That also helps prevent accidental nicks and cuts. Use smaller clippers for detail work. Cool and lubricate the clippers.
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