When is it too late to clip a horse

Horses have a naturally think coat to help protect them from the elements but while this is a good thing in the wild it can be a bad thing for domestic horses, especially if they’re worked regularly.

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If your horse gets sweaty during exercise then this can mix with the natural greases in his coat and can cause matting which can also make it difficult for him to regular his temperature. While this is a problem all year round in the summer it doesn’t pose as much of an issue because you can wash the sweat off and then let your horse dry naturally.

The biggest problem occurs in the winter when they need the thickness of their coat to keep warm and allowing them to dry naturally will do more harm than good.

Why do I need to clip my horse?

Everybody has their own reasons for clipping their horse and while some reasons are purely from an aesthetic point of view most horses are clipped for health reasons or to help regular their temperature.

Winter clipping

During the winter a horse’s natural coat helps to protect them from the elements and keep them warm throughout the cold and w

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