ASKHQ: HORSE HATES CLIPPING

Q: My horse hates being clipped. He kicks out and often sweats a lot. What can I do? A: Clipping anxiety is surprisingly common and often rooted in past negative experiences, noise sensitivity, or the feeling of static electricity that can come from being clipped. The first step is ruling out pain: if your horse’s…

BylizzieAugust 18, 20250Comments

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ASKHQ: RUGS IN SOUTH AFRICA

Q: Should I rug my horse during South Africa’s mild winter nights? A: Not necessarily. Horses are far more cold-tolerant than humans and can comfortably withstand temperatures as low as 5°C if they are unclipped, have adequate forage, and shelter from wind and rain. Rugging unnecessarily can disrupt thermoregulation, flatten coat hairs, and even contribute…

BylizzieJune 16, 20250Comments

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ASKHQ: TO CLIP OR NOT TO CLIP

Q: Should I clip my horse this winter or not? A: As winter approaches, many riders choose to clip their horses, but do you really need to and is it the best option for all horses? The winter coat The emergence of a full winter coat is triggered by the reduced number of daylight hours. In early…

BylizzieApril 8, 20210Comments

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ASKHQ: CLIPPING THE LEGS

Q: I see that some people clip their horse's lower legs while others leave them 'au naturel'? Why would I choose to clip the lower leg? A: There are three main reasons to consider clipping your horse's lower legs. These are as follows: If your horse has a medical need that means it is best to…

BylizzieApril 2, 20210Comments

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ASKHQ: TO CLIP OR NOT TO CLIP

Q: Should I clip my horse or not? A: As winter approaches, many riders choose to clip their horses and be rid of the dreaded ‘winter fluff’! However, there are a few things to bear in mind before you reach for the clippers. The emergence of a full winter coat is triggered by the reduced number…

BylizzieFebruary 17, 20210Comments

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ASKHQ: CLIPPERS

Q: Do you need special clippers to clip a horse? Or can you use human clippers? A: Although human clippers may work, it's not a good idea to clip horses with them. Horse clippers are specifically designed to remove large quantities of thick hair, over a much wider area. Human clippers are not designed to remove…

BylizzieFebruary 19, 20200Comments

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APPLICATIONS OF SKIN THERAPY

There are a number of different ways of delivering active therapeutic ingredients to the skin of the horse. The application system used generally depends on the disease or the site being treated, and as a consequence the active ingredient usually comes in a variety of different forms. Sometimes it will be necessary to clip the…

BylizzieSeptember 29, 20190Comments

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What’s the best clip for your horse?

Before you fire up the clippers, consider the length of your horse’s coat, his workload intensity and the region in which you live. Only competition horses or horses who work very often are usually clipped. The whole point of clipping is not necessarily to get rid of a fuzzy coat, but to help the horse…

BylizzieMay 31, 20170Comments

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