Types of horse clips

What are the different types of clips for horses?

Full Clip. All the coat is removed, including the legs, head and ears. …
Hunter Clip. A popular clip for horses in medium to hard work. …
Blanket Clip. The blanket clip is ideal for horses that are in medium work and turned out during the day when the weather permits. …
Chaser Clip. …
Trace Clip. …
Irish Clip. …
Bib Clip.

What type of clip should I give my horse?

A Good Rule of Thumb.

Normally a horse in heavy work, will have either a full clip or a hunter clip. These 2 clips are perfect for the horse that is stabled, in full work, with an hour or two of turn out per day. If your horse has a medium work load, then a blanket clip is perfect.

What is a hunter clip?

Hunter clip

This clip ensures that a horse is able to cool down quickly with all of the sweat areas free of hair, but still maintains protection from the saddle and warmth in the legs. Some choose to keep half of the hair on the horse’s head for additional warmth.

What is a trace clip for horses?

A trace clip is where only a portion of the horse’s body is clipped. This reduces the sweat produced during work, as well as the time it takes a horse to cool down and dry off after work. There are many different types of trace clips to choose from, each serving a slightly different purpose.

What are the different types of clips?

Contents

Claw Clip.
Snap Clip.
Classic Hinged Barrettes.
Banana Clip.
Double Prong Curl.
Alligator Hair Clips.
Duckbill Clip.

What month is best to clip a horse?

For the average horse the ideal time to clip is October, once their winter coat has come through. Depending on how quickly your horse’s coat grows will depend on how often you will need to clip. The average horse will need clipping every 3-5 weeks until Christmas to keep on top of hair growth.

How should I clip my horse?

Can a clipped horse live out?

Another very popular clip for horses in reasonable work throughout the winter months. The legs, back, sides and haunches are left unclipped in the shape of a ‘blanket’ and is ideal for horses that are in medium work but that have extended periods of turnout, perhaps even live out.

What does full clip mean?

Types of horse clip: the full clip

It means that the horse dries out quickly after strenuous work as sweating is minimalised.

When should you not clip a horse?

A horse’s coat tends to grow quickest between September and December and so, during this time, it is best to clip your horse every 3-4 weeks. Most people will stop clipping their horse at the end of January because this is when most horse’s tend to start growing their summer coats.

What to put on a horse after clipping?

The best way to do this is to give your horse a bath. If this is not possible because it’s too cold, simply sponge him off with a bucket of warm water. Adding a wash into the water will help to remove any grease or leftover dirt from the coat.

How long does it take to clip a horse?

A full body clip can take anywhere from one-and-a-half to four hours, depending on the mood of the horse and the experience of the person clipping.

Is March too late to clip horses?

Some horses can be clipped as late as March and not have their new spring coat affected, while others will need their last clip to be January or February as their spring coat grows in earlier than other horses.

Is it too late to clip a horse in March?

YES! Absolutely! Clipping horses doesn’t just have to be kept for the winter months. Some types of horses and ponies can seriously benefit from being clipped all year round, particularly if they tend to grow thick heavy coats in the winter.

Should you bathe a horse before clipping?

Give your horse a spruce

Just before clipping day, we recommend that you bathe your horse if the weather is warm enough. Whether you have a Dirty Beastie or a grey that needs to be Diamond White, shampooing your horse the day before will get out any grease that might be hidden under their thick coat.

What temperature should I blanket my clipped horse?

Body Clipped Horses: Start blanketing when the temperature gets below 60°F, or anytime it is rainy or windy. Moderate Hair Coat Horses: Start blanketing when the temperature goes below 40°F. Heavy Hair Coat Horses: Start blanketing when the temperatures go below 30°F.