05/09/2025
Why Clipping Your Cushing Horse is Important
1. Cushing horses overheat easily
PPID horses produce excessive hair that’s long, thick, and slow to shed. This makes them prone to overheating even during light exercise. Clipping keeps them cooler.
2. Prevents skin infections
Thick, dense coats trap sweat and moisture, creating a breeding ground for bacteria and fungal infections. Clipping allows better airflow and hygiene.
3. Easier to manage medications and check health
Skin folds and long hair make it hard to see weight loss, bruises, or swelling, and harder to apply topical treatments. A clipped coat makes monitoring health and body condition easier.
4. Reduces grooming stress
Cushing horses are prone to sweating excessively. Clipping reduces the time and effort spent scrubbing sweat-soaked hair, mats, and tangles.
5. Supports exercise & fitness
Horses with thick coats struggle to cool down after even short rides. Clipping improves thermoregulation, making light exercise safer and more effective.
6. Improves comfort
Thick coats can feel itchy, heavy, or uncomfortable, especially if the horse’s metabolism is altered by PPID. A clipped coat can drastically improve daily comfort.
Don't let your cushings horse or pony suffer this spring and summer. Book their comfort clip before the warm weather hits.
