Horse Health

Clipping your horse can help improve comfort during work and support recovery after exercise. With the right preparation and a steady approach, it’s a process that can feel both manageable and rewarding.

Whether you’re clipping for the first time or refining your technique, taking the time to plan and work carefully will help you achieve a neat, even finish while keeping your horse relaxed throughout.

1. Introduction: Why Clip a Horse

2. When Should You Clip a Horse

3. Horse Clipping Checklist

4. Preparing to Clip Your Horse

5. How to Clip a Horse: Step-by-Step

6. What to Consider when Clipping Sensitive Areas

7. What Not to Clip (FEI Guidelines)

8. Aftercare Following Clipping

9. Supporting Your Horse’s Comfort with Horseware

10. Frequently Asked Questions on Horse Clipping

There’s a reason horse owners often say, “No hoof, no horse.” Healthy hooves are essential to your horse’s comfort, movement and overall wellbeing. They support the full weight of the body, help absorb impact and provide the grip your horse needs on different surfaces.

Daily hoof care should be a regular part of your routine regardless of whether your horse is stabled or turned out, barefoot or shod.  Even small changes can affect soundness, so regular checks can help you spot potential problems early and keep your horse feeling their best.

1. Why Hoof Care Matters

2. Make Hoof Checks Part of Your Daily Routine

3. How to Pick Out Your Horse’s Hooves Safely

4. Understand the Role of Your Farrier

5. Barefoot or Shod: What’s Right for Your Horse?

6. Watch the Weather and Environment

7. Feed for Healthy Hooves

8. Know the Warning Signs

9. Keep Hoof Care Simple and Consistent

10. Complete Your Horse Care Routine

11. Horse Hoof Care FAQs