A considered clip.
A comfortable horse.
Plan your next clip. Find a sensible starting point for your horse, understand blade lengths, and put their comfort first.
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One horse. Three practical decisions.
How much coat needs to go?
From a small bib to a full clip: understand what each pattern removes and what stays protected.
Explore the guide ↗02 / THE BLADEKnow what you’re leaving.
Fine, medium and coarse mean different things. Compare the maker’s cut length in millimetres.
Explore the guide ↗03 / THE ROUTINEMake it a calm session.
Prepare your space, check your equipment and know when to take a break or ask for help.
Explore the guide ↗A starting point for
your horse’s needs.
Tell us about their work, sweating, coat and turnout. See clip and blade options, with sources and the limits of each suggestion.
Try the free picker ↗- Clip patterns explained in plain English
- Manufacturer-stated blade lengths
- Extra caution for sensitive skin
- Aftercare reminders before you begin
Before, during and after.
Is it time for a clip?
Watch how your horse copes with their actual work rather than following a fixed calendar.
Explore the guide ↗TAKE YOUR TIMEA nervous horse needs a plan.
A quieter approach, experienced help and when to involve your vet.
Explore the guide ↗CHECK INCare doesn’t end at the last pass.
Comfort checks, changing weather and planning the right aftercare.
Explore the guide ↗Useful guidance.
Honest boundaries.
We bring together welfare advice and manufacturer information so you can make a more informed decision with an experienced clipper. We don’t replace individual veterinary advice, and we haven’t tested the products described.
Every blade figure has a source and a checked date. Advertising links are labelled, and we never publish invented prices or experiences.
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