Clipping Horses Leg Lines

The horses coat is removed from the underside of the belly and the chest and neck.

Clipping horses leg lines. Patience is keyyou have a long way to go. In the winter this is the standard way to body clip a horse everything goes. Keeping the clippers in the same position in your hand clip forward one clipper width from the front of the muscle so it goes into a point at the top of the muscle.

You can easily see the horses ears eyes and body from this position so you can read his expression and react accordingly says Strachan. The average horse will need clipping every 3-5 weeks until Christmas to keep on top of hair growth. Clipping of the legs should be done at least 2 days before the show.

Some horses are easy and some are sure your trying to kill them. Follow the muscle to the elbow and on the rear end I like. Clipping around the bottom of the fetlock and the ergot will clean up the look of the legs especially if they have long feathers there Photo 1.

Take great care when clipping out your horses head. You might also need to do a quick pass of the clipper down the backs of the legs depending on how long the hair has grown Photo 2. A good place to begin clipping is on the horses shoulder at the base of the neck as its the safest place to be if the horse reacts violently kicking with his hind legs or lashing out with his teeth.

Remember to remove the saddlecloth as this will make the area too big. After prepping the horse start at the shoulder where the horse can see you. Lines can ruin an otherwise good clip.

Take your time and stay attentive to your horses comfort level. Clipping legs and faces is optional and in some cases you want to leave some extra hair there. How much does it cost to body clip a horse.