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using horse trimmers to tidy a horse's face

Clip A Nervous Horse – Tips for Training Confidence

Clipping can be a stressful experience for both horses and handlers, but it doesn’t have to be. By focusing on preparation, training, and patience, it is possible to clip a nervous horse in a way that builds confidence rather than fear. Understanding equine behavior, recognizing signs of stress, and using positive reinforcement can turn clipping into a safe and manageable part of horse care.

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three clippers, shears, body clippers, and a cordless body clipper on a wooden surface

Horse Clipping Hacks for Clipping Success

Horse Clipping / By Liv G.

Take the stress out of clipping with helpful horse clipping hacks that work for all experience levels. Whether you’re tidying up for summer or tackling a full body clip, these expert-approved strategies improve efficiency and comfort. Learn how to manage equipment, prepare your horse, and avoid common clipping issues.

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new horse clipper in a box with the instructions

Clippers Are Not Cutting – Troubleshoot Your New Clippers

Horse Clipping / By Liv G.

If your new horse clippers are not cutting well, there are a few things to notice. Check the hinges and tension knob, the blades, the battery, and your horse – who should be clean! Contact the manufacturer if you still have trouble.

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blade ice coolant spray on a km cordless clipper and #10 wide blade

When to Use Clipper Coolant Spray

Horse Clipping / By Liv G.

Keep your horse clipper blades sharp, clean, and fast by using clipping coolants, followed by clipper oil.

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Clipping Horses in Winter – Touch-Ups

Horse Clipping / By Liv G.

You can help your horse feel their best in winter with a few touch ups using clippers. Switching to a different blade or doing a trace clip over your previous clip can help with thermoregulation and excessive sweat. You can also use clipper combs to modify your horse’s clip in winter.

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X block livestock clippers and their box behind them

Livestock Clippers for Horses – Pros and Cons

Horse Clipping / By Liv G.

You can use livestock clippers for horses, they are powerful, light, and easy to use. However, you want to switch the blending or blocking blade to a #10 blade as their coat hair is different. The livestock and equine clippers with detachable blades can easily switch from the cattle blade to the equine blade.

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How To Hold Horse Clippers for Best Results

Horse Clipping / By Liv G.

Hold clippers in a logical way for you to stay comfortable, but vary things up depending on what area you rare clippings – legs, ears, body, a design, etc. – and how much hair you want to remain. So much of clipping can be trial and error, and a lot of it is just practice.

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holding trimmers to rake down a horse's leg and clip the area

What Direction Do You Clip a Horse?

Horse Clipping / By Liv G.

Should you body clip or trace clip your horse by using the clippers with or against the hair growth direction? While there is a general “rule,” feel free to chuck it out the window. Clip in the direction that makes sense for that area.

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kmc+ clippers showing #7F blade for body clipping

Change Detachable Clipper Blades – Tutorial and Video

Horse Clipping / By Liv G.

How to easily and properly change blades on your horse clipper. There’s one “secret” step to making the blades align correctly!

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KMC+ and Inspire two speed horse clippers

Two Speed Clippers for Horses – How to Use Them

Horse Clipping / By Liv G.

Your horse’s hair coat and body clipping or trace clipping pattern should guide you to use the slow or fast speed. The fast speed option may heat the blades quicker, so stop often for blade cleaning and oiling.

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