Horse Clippers: Reliable Power for a Smooth Clip

Horse Clippers: Relief During Sweaty Training

When the days get shorter and the thermometer drops, horses grow their thick winter coat. What is a life-saving protection against the cold in the wild quickly becomes a burden for sport horses. Under the thick pelt, they sweat heavily during training and take an extremely long time to dry off afterwards. The risk of colds and muscle tension caused by cold drafts increases enormously. A high-quality horse clipper solves this problem by trimming the coat to a sporty length, optimally supporting your horse's temperature regulation in winter.

Quiet, Powerful, and Ergonomic: What Matters

Clipping is an unnatural process for horses. The buzzing of the machine and the vibrations on the body require a lot of trust. Modern professional clippers are therefore designed to operate with particularly low vibration and whisper-quiet. At the same time, they have powerful motors that glide effortlessly through matted or extremely dense undercoats without blocking or tugging at the hair. An ergonomic, perfectly balanced housing ensures that your wrist doesn't ache even during a two-hour full clip.

The Right Preparation is the Alpha and Omega

The most powerful clipper and the sharpest blades are of little use if the coat is full of sand and dirt. Dirt acts like sandpaper on the clipper blades and makes them blunt within minutes. Wash and groom your horse thoroughly the day before clipping. In addition, spray the dry coat with a little mane spray – this allows the clipper head to glide through the hair even more easily and the blades stay sharp much longer.

Frequently Asked Questions

When is the best time for the first horse clip?
Most riders clip their horse for the first time between late September and mid-October, as soon as the thick winter coat has formed and the horse sweats heavily during work. Depending on hair growth, the clip must then be re-trimmed every 4 to 8 weeks during the winter.

Should I brush against the grain before clipping?
No, the coat should lie completely normal and smooth before clipping. During the clipping itself, always guide the clipper in long, calm strokes against the direction of hair growth. This way, the teeth of the clipper blade raise the hair optimally and cut it evenly.

Why does my clipper get hot so quickly?
Heat is generated by the friction of the clipper blades running against each other. To avoid overheating (and thus burns on the horse's skin), you must oil the blades with special clipper oil every 10 to 15 minutes. Also, regularly check whether the contact pressure of the blades is set too tight.