Pick the Best Clipper Blades for Horse Clipping
What are the best clipper blades for horses? It depends on the type of clip – body clip, trace clip, or trimming. It also depends on how much hair you want to leave on your horse! Here are some general guidelines for understanding clippers and blades for horse clipping. Picking the right blade will give your horse the best clip, not too short or long.
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You can slide the clipper blade apart (not all the way!) for cleaning.
- Clipper blades come in about a zillion different sizes and are made for humans, dogs, cats, horses, sheep, cattle, and just about any creature that grows hair. As a general rule, the blades are numbered. The higher the number, the closer the cut.
- For example, a 10 blade will leave 1.8 mm of hair, a 15 blade will leave 1.5 mm of hair, and a 30 blade will leave .8 mm of hair. Most blades you find at the tack shop will have the length of hair left written on the blade itself in case you forget.
- I love the 10W for body clipping. It’s a wide head blade that goes a little faster and covers more real estate for full body clipping. These are like a hot knife through butter to use when your horse is clean, and your blades are sharp!
So many choices – but each blade has a different application. The blade on the right is a 5 in 1, which makes it versatile. The blade on the left is a 10.
Don’t clip too short on legs or under white hair
- Depending on the time of year and your horse’s living situation, clipping the legs/face super short can expose sensitive pink skin to the sun and insects. I would suggest trying the body clipping blade for any pink-skinned areas and then going shorter if need be.
- I will still clip white hair close if a wound needs attention. This allows for effective cleaning and medicating; you don’t have to clip a huge area around the wound. Most vets use a #30 or #40 blade to tidy up wounds.
Cordless or corded clippers?
- As far as clippers go, I love light and cordless. Cords can be dangerous; if you are clumsy like me, you will need a map to get yourself untangled. However, many corded varieties have durable and long cords so that you can work around your horse without tangling him in the cord. For more info on how to decide between corded and cordless, feast your eyes on this article.
You can also get a 10 clipper blade in a WIDE version. It saves time for large clips!
Caring for your clippers and blades
- Use OIL! And use it frequently! Oil will help reduce the heat created by the sections of the blades zipping back and forth. Stop every 5 to 10 minutes to brush off your blades and add clipper oil.
- A spray lubricant or coolant will clean the blades, but the lubrication provided quickly evaporates. Use oil after applying a coolant. Every 5 to 10 minutes is a good place to start if you are using coolant and clipper oil.
- If you use too much oil, run the clippers for half a minute and then wipe the extra oil away before touching your horse. For more details on cleaning and storing your clippers, read this one! There’s also a handy video below that explains it all.
For the complete guide to horse clipping, read this. There are tons of photos and videos, from training to blades to techniques and tips.
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- Cordless 5-in-1 clipper for precise finishing work on horses
- Adjustable blade (#9, #10, #15, #30, #40) for flexible trimming
- Lightweight design for easy control and less hand fatigue
- Dual batteries with quick swap for extended grooming time
- Quiet, low-vibration motor for sensitive horses
- Ideal for bridle path, face, ears, muzzle, and fetlocks
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- 2-speed motor (6000 & 8000 RPMs)
- 4-hour cordless runtime + corded option
- 5-in-1 Diamond Pro blade stays cool and sharp
- Textured housing for comfortable control
- Travel lock for safe transport
- LED screen with speed, battery, and maintenance info
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- Powerful motor glides through coats
- Textured grip for better control
- Up to 3 hours cordless + corded option
- Digital display with battery + maintenance alerts
- Travel lock for safe transport
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- Upgraded brushless motor (3,700 & 4,500 RPMs)
- Textured housing for secure, comfortable grip
- Constant Speed Control powers through thick or matted coats
- Corded + cordless use with quick-charge battery
- Up to 2 hours cordless runtime
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- #10 Prime Series German high-carbon steel blade for durability
- LOCKGUARD tech prevents hinge closure for easy blade changes
- Lightweight, slip-resistant design for better control
- Constant Speed Control powers through all coat types
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- Powerful, quiet motor with 7,200 SPM and reduced heat
- Adjustable cutting lengths (#30, #15, #10) for versatile clipping
- Lightweight design for controlled grooming and finish work
- Ideal for fetlocks, bridle path, face, ears, and detailing
- Includes adjustable blade, blade oil, and cleaning brush
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- Powerful motor up to 6,000 SPM with cool, quiet performance
- Up to 2 hours cordless runtime with Lithium Ion battery
- Quick-adjust blade (#10, #15, #30) for flexible cutting lengths
- 15-minute quick charge gives ~10 minutes of extra use
- Ergonomic design for comfort and control during grooming
These wildly powerful shears are great for thick coats, and when I say thick, I mean it.
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- Keeps blades lubricated for cooler, smoother cutting
- Helps blades stay sharper for longer use
- Recommended after each use for best performance and longevity
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- 2-minute hospital-grade disinfectant for fast, effective cleaning
- Kills bacteria, viruses, and fungi on contact
- EPA-certified formula for trusted disinfection
- Safe for grooming tools and workstation surfaces
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- Glide-through cutting for smooth, efficient clipping on all coat types
- Easy detachment and adjustment (#9, #10, #15, #30 & #43)
- Always cool-running blade set for consistent performance
- Ideal for bridle path, ears, muzzle, fetlocks, and finish work on horses
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- Powers through all coat types with 3 high-speed settings
- #10 Prime Series German high-carbon steel blade for durability
- LOCKGUARD technology prevents hinge closure for easy blade changes
- Replaceable drive tip system for quick, simple maintenance
- Rubberized no-slip grip for comfort and full control
- Lightweight design built for all-day grooming use
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- Includes #10 wide Prime blade
- LOCKGUARD technology for secure blade hold
- Two speeds (3,000 & 3,700 RPMs)
- Two lithium-ion batteries, up to 3 hours each
- Wide blade version of the KM Supera
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