Clipping & Trimming

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A horse in regular winter work sweats under a heavy coat and takes a long time to dry off. Clipping removes some or all of that coat so your horse dries faster and is easier to keep clean — and the right kit makes the job far less of a battle. The main things to decide are body clipper or trimmer (big areas versus faces and legs), cordless or mains power , and which blade size suits the finish you want. Just Horse Riders stocks clippers, trimmers, blades, clipper oil and clipping accessories from brands including Liveryman, Wahl and Lister, from around £1. Free UK delivery over £50 · Fast next-day delivery available · 90-day returns · Family-run UK retailer since 2010. Clipping and trimming advice from the Just Horse Riders team — last reviewed July 2026. In a hurry? For a first full clip, a cordless equine clipper with a standard medium blade — such as the Liveryman Harmony Plus — handles most winter coats; add a bottle of clipper oil and use it little and often as you go. Choosing clippers and trimmers Choice What it means Body clipper The workhorse for full, blanket and trace clips — more power and wider blades to cover the neck and body quickly. Trimmer Smaller, quieter and lighter — for faces, ears, legs, bridle paths and tidying between full clips. Often the kindest introduction for a nervous horse. Cordless (battery) No cable to manage around legs and no socket needed at the yard — check the run time covers a whole clip, or pick a model with a spare battery. Mains (corded) Constant power for long sessions and thick coats — you will need a safe socket and a suitable extension lead. Blade size A medium blade (around 2.5 mm) gives the usual body-clip finish; finer blades cut closer for the show ring, coarser blades leave more coat for turnout. Look after your blades Blades do the cutting, so most clipping problems start there. Oil them little and often — a few drops every five to ten minutes — keep the tension set as the manual describes (too loose pulls the coa