DixieGirl89
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Ok so, I've never actually done a full body clip on a horse before, let alone a mini. Since I am planning on showing my mini's possibly this summer, I have a few questions. First, these minis have been clipped before, but I'm not sure how to go about it, I know about clipper lines, but I don't know what size to use on them. It's been around 30° every day so far, I have 2 blankets with no hoods, and they are outside 24/7 with a lean-to. I don't know if I should clip or not since it is pretty chilly out, and they do not have stalls. I plan on probably just showing my buckskin gelding in halter, since he is already trained there won't be much work involved with him
He squares up so beautifully practically on command. I can't wait to get him in a show ring, but alas, I need help in the clipping department.
Second, what is the best clippers to buy on a budget? I'm a little strapped for cash, since my paint mare was in a bad accident and her vertebra is literally pushed up through her back(not thru skin) and she is out of commission, but the vet is coming out Tuesday to check her out. Anyways! So clipping info, because YouTube is not very helpful from what I can tell. So fire away, whatever you think is helpful, videos and pics are very welcome!
...Also I know about clipping against the grain of the hair growth as well. And brushing them a lot first so the clippers can get thru the coat easier right?
Second, what is the best clippers to buy on a budget? I'm a little strapped for cash, since my paint mare was in a bad accident and her vertebra is literally pushed up through her back(not thru skin) and she is out of commission, but the vet is coming out Tuesday to check her out. Anyways! So clipping info, because YouTube is not very helpful from what I can tell. So fire away, whatever you think is helpful, videos and pics are very welcome!
...Also I know about clipping against the grain of the hair growth as well. And brushing them a lot first so the clippers can get thru the coat easier right?
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