Before you start

  • 1. A good coat comes from the inside out! Feeding a premium quality feed oil such as Curragh Carron Oil or linseed oil a few weeks in advance will really make the job of clipping all the more satisfying when that shine comes through.
  • 2. Regular, thorough grooming will also stimulate the hair follicles as well as remove excess dirt and dust.
  • 3. If weather permits a good bath the day before will also assist in removing dead hair and dirt. Having a clean coat to start with will reduce the chances of ‘lines’ appearing.
  • 4. Finding out how your horse will react to the clippers just being switched on and the machine moved across his body is a worthwhile exercise to do a few days out. This can be a form of desensitisation if done regularly, before you even start to clip.
  • 5. Some horses may need a little help to stay relaxed during the process and a calming product such as TRM’s Good As Gold Paste given the day before and the day of clipping can just take the edge off a horse to allow for a more pleasurable experience all round.