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10 tricks to clip the head

If you feel that the head clipping will be an acrobatic act, don't do it, rather than starting it and then giving up in the middle.

   

   

1. If you feel that the head clipping will be an acrobatic act, don't do it, rather than starting it and then giving up in the middle.

2. Always untie your horse as you approach the head. In case of panic, he would risk struggling, pulling the hook and causing and accident. If needed, call for help, but first of all set him free.

3. Don't hesitate to get onto a stool to clip ears and over the head, but ask for help.

4. If your horse is fearful, don't fix him in the eyes. Without looking at him, caress him on the face between the eyes and he will give in.

5. For the areas above the eyes, there is a trick : lean gently on the outer angle of the eye and you will see the cavity fill. A little wireless clipper is perfect for this. You can use it for the head or the finishing, and to clip the sensitive areas, as ears.

6. Eye contour is a delicate area. Closing one of his eyes is really simple. Placing a finger along the eye is enough. Then you will be able to bring the clipper nearer without any risk.

7. Few horses stand the ear clipping. Gently twisting the ear that you are clipping, you will neutralize the head.

8. It is important to leave his lashes long. They guarantee the eye's protection.

9. If your horse often stays in the field, avoid clipping nose and chin hair.

10. On the contrary, if he lives in a box, you can clip the whole fair, then finish with a razor.