Before Your Clip

For a good clip it is imperative that we start with a squeaky clean horse. Even a horse that appears clean on the surface can have a build up of oils, dirt, & dander deep in their coat that will be right in the path of the clippers.

This will make clipping more uncomfortable, and sometimes painful for a horse (this also places unnecessary strain on tools, and blunts blades much faster.)

For this reason, a dirty horse is not able to be clipped.

To ensure your horse is well cleaned and ready for their clip, follow these tips:

In the days leading up to your clipping appointment give your horse a few thorough brushes. A good currying works best to lift dirt and oils from close to the skin and allow them to be brushed and washed away. It is also a good idea to hose or wash your horse now, so they can have 2 baths prior to clipping.

The day before or morning of your clipping appointment ensure your horse is SCRUBBED clean during their wash.

Give your horse a thorough curry combing before their bath to lift dirt and oils away from the skin.
Hose your horse down well to remove what was brought up by the curry comb.
Apply shampoo to your horse and use a curry comb or stiff brush to SCRUB the shampoo into the coat down to the skin.
Work your hands or brush into the coat as you hose out the shampoo to ensure a good rinse. Make sure all of the suds and dirt have been completely hosed away.
Cover your horse with CLEAN rugs and ask (or beg) them to stay as clean and dry as possible.

This will all help to ensure that your horse’s clip is the most pleasant experience and beautiful outcome possible! You can also book in or diy a Hot Oil treatment after their clip to help create the best finish possible.

Please note: For horses that are not squeaky clean a $25 dirty horse surcharge will apply to cover the additional wear & tear on equipment. For horses that are too dirty to comfortably & safely clip, appointments will be cancelled and need to be rescheduled.