Clipping tips: - Have the horse as clean as possible. After bathing, spray with
Show Sheen on body. Be sure horse is fully dry before clipping.
Set up in a well-lit, quiet location with few distractions. Use a humane twitch if necessary to keep horse still and prevent injury.
Clip one side at a time. Leave the head until last, the horse will be tired and more cooperative.
Keep blades well lubricated. Change blades often to prevent overheating. Don’t hold blade flat; instead hold at a slight angle and it will give a better cut.
Leave an inverted "V" at the tail head to give the illusion of a higher tail set.
A #10 blade is used for the body, a #15 on the head and finish with a #30 on the ears, around the eyes, the muzzle and on white markings on the legs.
Be careful
the #30 blade cuts VERY close, as does a #40 surgical blade. Both should be used
with caution.
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Thank you! Laura Tennill – Ten-L Training Center
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