tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8359915651309786241.post4924606073101062100..comments2024-03-27T08:06:53.882-07:00Comments on Raincoast Rider: To Clip Or Not To ClipThttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05438372155463437107noreply@blogger.comBlogger13125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8359915651309786241.post-74885646640876551532014-10-18T14:59:48.327-07:002014-10-18T14:59:48.327-07:00I have a post going up about this tomorrow, but to...I have a post going up about this tomorrow, but to me you sound like a candidate for a trace clip. You can always start out by taking off as little as possible (apron clip maybe?) and then if you see her getting sweaty still take more off. Honestly, for working 4 days a week and turned out during the day, the trace clip was pretty much perfect for Connor. I will never go back to working them through the winter and not clipping even after I said I didn't ever want to clip at first.Jenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04292565760924146966noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8359915651309786241.post-4925341501133822922014-10-15T18:21:19.687-07:002014-10-15T18:21:19.687-07:00I hear you - I'd really like to keep both gir...I hear you - I'd really like to keep both girls in full work all winter and if it's going to take multiple hours for Bridget to dry out every time it's not so practical!Thttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05438372155463437107noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8359915651309786241.post-28526942112009258352014-10-15T15:00:47.820-07:002014-10-15T15:00:47.820-07:00I have had Kika clipped every winter since I bough...I have had Kika clipped every winter since I bought her as she grows too much fuzz for her to work comfortably & dry out afterwards. Previously she was not the kind of horse you could leave for days on end without some form of work as she'd just basically give you the finger and we'd have to go almost back to square one with ridden work.<br />Nancy was clipped for the first time last winter (her first full winter with me). While she gets considerably less woolly than Kika, it still took her too long to dry out after work and as i always ride in the evenings after work it just became too hard to help her dry out in the limited time i have in the evenings before lights out at the yard.Aoifehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06324156483692821044noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8359915651309786241.post-38564228763230583292014-10-15T14:13:58.963-07:002014-10-15T14:13:58.963-07:00Not a fan of the hair either - I truly shouldn'...Not a fan of the hair either - I truly shouldn't own such a hairy breed :)Thttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05438372155463437107noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8359915651309786241.post-39821659616269476432014-10-15T14:06:17.384-07:002014-10-15T14:06:17.384-07:00Mine have a stall with a run at night, then out to...Mine have a stall with a run at night, then out to pasture during the day (with a shelter as well). I've never clipped, this is the first year I'm considering it as well. I'll check out Bit of Britain, thanks!Thttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05438372155463437107noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8359915651309786241.post-56558423457199351082014-10-15T13:40:02.692-07:002014-10-15T13:40:02.692-07:00Clip clip cilp! But I'm biased, because I hat...Clip clip cilp! But I'm biased, because I hate hair.SheMovedtoTexashttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01062200290148658096noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8359915651309786241.post-16942703124586901892014-10-15T10:26:50.086-07:002014-10-15T10:26:50.086-07:00I haven't clipped either of mine, ever. They&#...I haven't clipped either of mine, ever. They've always lived out, so having protection from the elements has been a priority. I also tend to ride them less hard and less often in the winter, so it's never been a big deal.<br /><br />That said, this year I have access to an indoor arena and the horses are now stalled at night. I ordered a pair of Andis clippers for about $150 from Bit of Britain and plan to do a partial clip on both ponies so I can work them regularly over the winter and have them fit for spring. <br /><br />I think it really just depends on what you want to do with your horse over the winter and their living situation! Stephaniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07140631127593549541noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8359915651309786241.post-29793357871285603842014-10-15T08:58:47.622-07:002014-10-15T08:58:47.622-07:00Thank you so much for the recommendations...off I ...Thank you so much for the recommendations...off I go to do some research :)Thttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05438372155463437107noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8359915651309786241.post-10739797318717362982014-10-15T07:00:49.972-07:002014-10-15T07:00:49.972-07:00I've clipped my own horses and others for year...I've clipped my own horses and others for years. Yes you can find cheap enough clippers to work. Look for some used Andis AGC Super 2 speeds... I got mine for $60. They aren't great with super super dense coats or if you're doing the whole horse but it would work for a partial clip early in the season. Or if you've got $100-150 look for a pair of used Lister Stars, they're more heavy duty.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8359915651309786241.post-38675080651488081972014-10-14T21:40:11.881-07:002014-10-14T21:40:11.881-07:00Thanks for the reply! I have about a half hour wal...Thanks for the reply! I have about a half hour walk home along the road and that used to be enough to get her fairly dry, but it's not working anymore and I worry I'm being a bad owner putting her back out in her field somewhat damp, even though she's well cooled out. Life would be easier if she was at home, then I could throw a sheet on or keep her in for an hour or two. At least currently my tack is getting cleaned while I wait? :)Thttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05438372155463437107noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8359915651309786241.post-1588070020672780252014-10-14T21:34:10.218-07:002014-10-14T21:34:10.218-07:00Yes, they get so ridiculously hairy I'm worrie...Yes, they get so ridiculously hairy I'm worried about fungus as well, especially with how humid it gets here. You're right, cheaper to just buy clippers if this is going to be a regular thing. Blanket clips are super cute! Thanks for the input :)Thttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05438372155463437107noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8359915651309786241.post-1285540884549209662014-10-14T20:33:59.449-07:002014-10-14T20:33:59.449-07:00I have clipped miss A the last two winters. I find...I have clipped miss A the last two winters. I find that she overheats when working if she is kept hairy. I never really minded putting her away damp until she started getting girth galls due to fungal infection in her sweaty pits :) last year I did a bib and gullet, this years a blanket clip. The blanket looked cuter but the bib and gullet clip was really enough. I will buy clippers next year though as I had to pay what I would earn in 4 hours to get a 90 minute clip job done. That price is just silly. D and AbaDelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16109029912059316119noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8359915651309786241.post-80286957983914447342014-10-14T19:32:06.330-07:002014-10-14T19:32:06.330-07:00I don't ride enough in the winter to make clip...I don't ride enough in the winter to make clipping a good idea. For drying them... if my horse is sweaty I normally ride until he/she is dry, but I trail ride so I just keep the pace at a walk on the way home so they are dry by the time we get there. Then I just curry the coat until it's all fluffy again. If he's wet from rain I take him inside and rub him with towels, then let him stand inside eating hay until he's are dry. Currying can speed up the process. I only do that if it's cold, raining, windy and he's shivering. The rest of the time it's up to him to stay in the run in shed if he wants to be dry lol. Sorry I'm not much help!Achieve1dreamhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15401246064499148344noreply@blogger.com