24/03/2026
Head to hoof clip done for Rebel today 🫧
Rebel was very hairy in his winter woolies 🧤 This was finally completed on our 3rd attempt! 👏🏼
Attempt 1 (with sedation): Got Rebels legs & face off, but his body was too sweaty for the clippers to get through him without snagging.
Attempt 2 (no sedation): As soon as the clippers took 1 stroke over his coat he became very uncomfortable and not safe to proceed.
Attempt 3 (with sedation again): Started with a medium blade, but his coat was just too greasy (advised to bath next time) an thick for that blade to get through him so we switched to a covercote blade with wider teeth and finally we got the clip done 🥳✔️ ✔️
The finish of a covercote blade is slightly less polished than a medium or fine blade, but it can be a great option for some horses. A few reasons being; if you want your horse to have more hair left on, such as for warmth, or less sharp in ridden work, or to achieve a more natural look and avoid the shaved look. Or if you have a horse with a very thick or matted coats such horses with cushings.
So pleased we got this completed with some perseverance and now Rebel can feel a lot more comfortable and cool coming into the warmer weather ☀️