A cut above
Giving your horse a masterful clip isn’t just about technique. You need to make sure you have the right equipment on hand, too
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It’s not long to go until the first clip of the season – unless, of course, you choose to keep your horse trimmed year-round. But, before we find ourselves covered head to toe in malting hair – just the thought of it’s making us itchy – you’ll need to prep your clipping kit. Whether you’ve made the decision to clip your horse yourself for the first time this year, or simply wonder whether your current kit’s up to scratch, never fear, because we’ve got the lowdown on how you can best prepare all the equipment you need in order to give your horse a top-class winter makeover.
TOP TIP When you’re clipping, overlap half of each stroke as you go to avoid too many lines showing.
Kit list
Before you start, you’ll need...
• clippers The ideal pair for you, whether that’s trimmers or heavy duty, cordless or mains powered