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HorseChannel’s Guide to Clipping Your Horse

To Clip or Not to Clip?
Decide on the best way to handle your horse’s winter coat.
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Partial Clips: The Best of Both Worlds
Several clipping options allow you to get the best of both worlds—remove hair where your horse sweats the most, but leave enough to provide warmth.
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Great Clips
Practical tips to help you clip like a pro.
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Clipping Tools and Essentials
If you want a professional-grade body clip, you’ll need the right tools for the job. Here’s a list of everything you’ll need to take on your horse’s winter coat.
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Body Clipping
Before you shell out any hard-earned money, hold on: You can clip your horse yourself. All you need is a little patience and a few tools.
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