All About Horse Clipping: Expert Knowledge and Top Recommendations for Clipping Machines

For successful horse clipping, you need high-quality clipping machines and the right accessories:

• Clippers for horses: Whether corded or cordless, the choice of the right model depends on your individual needs. A powerful cordless clipper offers maximum flexibility and freedom of movement.
  
• Clipping blades: Ensure they are sharp and durable, and regularly oiled.
• Care products: Brushes and oils to optimally maintain the clipper and the horse during and after clipping.

• Large animal clipper: Econom II
• Cordless clippers: Durati Horse, Favorita Cli, Econom CL, and Bonum

Find more information here about the optimal clippers for your horse!

Discover our range of cordless clippers for horses and find the ideal model for your needs.

Clipping a horse serves not only aesthetic purposes but also functional benefits. A well-executed clip can support the horse's temperature regulation and minimize the risk of skin diseases. Additionally, a clean clip makes grooming and training easier, especially in the warmer months.

On our homepage, we provide comprehensive insights into the best clipping patterns for horses and explain how to achieve optimal results with an Aesculap clipper for horses.

There are many reasons why clipping can be beneficial for your horse:

• Temperature regulation: Clipping helps regulate the horse's body temperature, especially during the colder months. A clipped horse dries faster after training, reducing the risk of colds and other health problems.
• Performance and comfort: Horses used in sports or intensive training sessions benefit from clipping as they sweat less, making them more comfortable and efficient. This can improve the horse's endurance and overall well-being.
  

• Hygiene: Clipping makes it easier to keep the horse clean. It reduces the accumulation of dirt, sweat, and parasites such as lice and mites, which can help prevent skin problems.
  
• Health: Horses with thick winter coats can overheat, especially during sudden weather changes or warmer days. Clipping helps prevent this and ensures the horse feels more comfortable.
  

• Wound care: For injuries or skin conditions, it may be necessary to clip the hair to better treat the affected areas. This makes cleaning and applying medical ointments or sprays easier.
  
• Aesthetics: Many horse owners appreciate the well-groomed  appearance of a clipped horse.It can also be an advantage at presentations, shows and competitions if the horse looks neat and well groomed. 
  

• Ease of grooming: Brushing and cleaning a clipped horse is much easier and faster. This saves time and effort, especially in winter when the dense coat can make grooming difficult.
  
• Prevention of skin problems: A clipped coat reduces the risk of skin problems such as fungal infections or mud fever, which can be promoted by moisture and dirt in the dense winter coat. In summary, clipping offers numerous benefits for the health, well-being, and care of your horse. However, it is important to consider the individual needs and lifestyle of your horse and ensure it is adequately protected and cared for after clipping, especially in cold weather conditions.
  

• Preparation for exhibitions: For animals participating in shows or competitions, a professional clipping is often a must to have the best chances for a good rating. In all these situations, clipping not only contributes to aesthetics but also significantly to the health and well-being of the animals.
• Preventive measures: In regions where it rains or snows a lot, clipping can prevent the coat from becoming wet and heavy, which could lead to colds or other health problems.

The frequency of clipping depends on various factors, including the coat's condition and the horse's training schedule. Generally, clipping in the fall and possibly another in the winter is sufficient. For intensive use, an additional clip in the spring may be advisable.

Good preparation is key to successful horse clipping:

• Plan Time: Allow at least 2 hours.
  
• Right Timing: Find a suitable time for clipping – for example, during a quiet period and in a calm location, so the horse is relaxed and calm.
  
• Clean the Horse: Thoroughly clean the horse before clipping – dirt and sand can damage the clipper and dull the blades quickly.
  
• Secure the Cable: When using corded machines, secure the cable! The combination of horseshoes and electricity can be dangerous for the horse.
  

To make clipping as comfortable as possible for your horse, follow these tips

• Acclimatization: The horse should be clean and dry and accustomed to the touch of the clipping machine.
• Technique: Always clip in even, long strokes against the hair growth direction.
• Overlap: The strokes should overlap by at least one centimeter; any remaining hair strips and spots can be removed in a second pass.
• Angle adjustment: Change the angle of the clipping machine in difficult sections.
• Maintenance: During clipping, frequently oil the clipper blades and brush off loose hair from the horse. This makes the work much easier.

Clipping a horse is more than just a cosmetic measure. With the right clipping pattern and the appropriate clipper, you can significantly improve your horse's health and well-being.