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Racheal Kneller Equine Services

Equine hairdresser specialising in Mane & Tail Tidying, Clipping, Plaiting & Show Prep ✨💈
Also co-own a Full Livery/ Rehab yard & retrain Ex-racehorses 🏇🏻
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11/11/2024

Blanket clip with half a head and a mane tidy for this beautiful boy Dan 💈✨

Dan stood like a dream and was super clean thanks to his fab owner Anna bathing him the day before. (Every clippers dream!)

Dan was clipped using Liveryman Black Beauty and Nova for the fiddly bits 🖤❤️

08/11/2024

Another surprise package 📦 …..and something I was literally about to order! Liveryman you read my mind! 🖤❤️

Thankyou for the fresh A2 blades! These will definitely be used in the next few days 🪒

08/11/2024

When clipping regularly, it’s important for me to wear something that keeps me comfortable and protected from the hair at all times.

The clipping mask I use is from Clipit Grooming doesn’t just stop the uncomfortable feeling of getting hairs up my nose and in my eyes, but it also ensures I don’t inhale the hairs and dust from the horses clipped coats which can eventually lead to lung issues.

I pair it with my personalised clipping suit, which keeps me cool and comfortable and hair free….(and it’s free advertising for my business too!) 🐴🩷

Get yours now from Clipit Groom 💜

08/11/2024

A full clip including legs and half a head for ISH regular gorgeous George from Blackgrounds Equine 🤎🤍

All done using my Liveryman Black Beauty, Harmony plus for the legs and Nova for the sharp lines ✨

06/11/2024

A black and red package is always an exciting one!! 🖤❤️🖤❤️

Thankyou so much Liveryman for my new Robin. I cannot wait to test it out tomorrow 🤩🐴

31/10/2024

Don’t apologise for your cheap boots, borrowed saddles, your rescue pony or the hand-me-down jodphurs. We didn’t fall in love with comparing ourselves with everyone else….we fell in love with the four legged creatures that makes us forget anyone else exists. 🩷

31/10/2024

Today I had the pleasure of clipping Travis from Blackgrounds Equine 💈

Travis has never been clipped before and has been unsure about the sound of clippers in the past, so I took my time and gave him lots of fuss (and hay!) and he stood like a dream. 🧡🤍

It’s all about confidence and a positive experience with young or nervous types and Travis surprisingly loved his clipping experience, which is great going forward. Well done Trav 👏🏻

Travis was clipped using my Liveryman Harmony Plus which is quiet and less vibrations for a more relaxing experience.

21/10/2024

Types of clips…..

There are lots of clips to choose from. You should choose a clip that is based on the horses workload and/or any health issues. A horse in full work would probably need a Full clip or a Hunter clip so they don’t sweat too much when exercised. When they sweat with a full coat of fluff, they then become cold and it can take a while for them to dry off afterwards too making rugging impossible for up to an hour. Consider too if they live out or are stabled at night, how much they sweat during exercise or even some are clipped for health reasons like Cushing’s or even those prone to lice.

You can also vary the clips, there are no rules! Some of my clients ask for a chaser clip with a full neck for example, as they want them warm but they sweat too much with only half a neck taken off. Some want a half head or a full head or even the head to be left on altogether. Some want their legs off with a trace clip if they don’t exercise much but have cobby feathers which are a lot to maintain. Go for it!

Just remember the important parts:
⭐️ Bath them prior to a clip and make sure they are 100% dry
⭐️ Ensure they have the correct weight rugs to put on afterwards
⭐️ Make sure they are clipped using the correct length blades
⭐️ If you are doing it yourself and need any advice, message professional grooms. We are happy to help and guide you. We all started somewhere.

17/10/2024

A little giggle for my followers….

I can certainly relate to the “it kicks” as my own horse is a prime example of a trace clip that turned into a chaser clip! 🙈

08/10/2024

My first Cremello clip on this gorgeous lady Mellow 💘

Mellow had a full clip with half a head and was a dream to clip. She looks fantastic under all the fluff ready for her first Show Jump competition at the weekend. 😃

Tools used:
Liveryman Harmony Plus & Nova 🫶🏻
Clipit Grooming Clipping Suit and eye shields

08/10/2024

Have trouble getting lines in the right place when clipping? Try this….

04/10/2024

Is this the most handsome horse in the world or what! 🦄💗

This is Alfie and he is a Novice Eventer who has had the full glam treatment today! 💈✨

⭐️ Full Clip with half a head, saddle patch and spur squares
⭐️ Tail Tidy
⭐️ Mane Tidy
⭐️ Feather Tidy

All clipping done using Liveryman tools, mane done using SoloGroom , tail done using Smart Grooming rake and all while wearing my amazing Clipit Grooming suit 😃

24/09/2024

A good giggle for you all during this miserable weather….

These are all yard rules at mixed yards that I found on a livery yard forum. It’s hard to believe that these are real and not a joke!
My partner and I run a yard ourselves and we don’t want to have too many rules, but compared to these rules I don’t think we have anything to worry about! 🤣

Enjoy…..

I know a yard that doesn’t allow visiting your horse on Tuesdays 🥴

Not allowed to use a wheelbarrow to muck out! Seriously! We had to muck out into buckets and carry them to the muck heap!

Not allowed to go to stay away shows.

Couldn’t drive a hire horsebox on the yard . Load on the road.

Couldn’t bring you own hay or bedding in, even if they ran out and had nothing to feed the horses till they have the next delivery 3-4 days later .

Couldn’t be on the yard after 8pm

Horses are not allowed to run around in the field 😐 if they did they got brought in.

Not allowed to pull ragwort up, had to spray it in the field with the horses turned out still

Not allowed to use your stables in summer

There was a porta loo on the yard that you werent allowed to poo in 🤣🤣🤣🤣

Off by 3pm bank Holidays, off by 5pm weekends as they want some peace and quiet

No banking in the stables coz it ruins them apparantly

If horse poos on floor outside stables have to scrub with disinfectant after brushed up as brushings not enough!

21/09/2024

Time to defluff beautiful regular Dee 🩷

Dee gets really uncomfortable with her fluffy legs and she does suffer slightly from Mallenders and Sallenders, so it’s important we keep the hair from smothering these wounds so her owner Vic can clean them daily and treat them where necessary. 👌🏻

Mallenders and Sallenders are skin conditions caused by the over production of keratin, which produces the hair. This can appear on the back of horses legs, most commonly in horses with heavy feathers. The skin appears thickened, becomes very itchy and scabs form from it. Mallenders form behind the hind legs below the hock, and Sallenders form behind the knees in front. There is no cure but the condition can be easily managed. 😊

Rebel Diamite is good for treating the scabs and also helps to break down any further keratin that is produced. It also treats any mites that may sometimes be present and helps to prevent hard skin from forming which then will crack and scab.

It’s important to clean any wounds daily to avoid infection. Mud guard creams and sprays are also very useful to use on the legs whilst out in winter, as it treats the scabs and protects the skin from further damage.

15/08/2024

*SOLD*
Ex Pointer
8 yrs old
16.1
Has done a small amount of retraining jumping SJ poles and has taken to it well
Has been hunting
Very good prospect for someone who is looking for a horse with scope to retrain for any discipline
Well mannered and lovely temperament
£ 3🥕🥕🥕
Based Oxfordshire
DM us for more details

31/07/2024

Looking for 👀

An ex-racehorse who matches the following…..

🔹 Has done a bit of retraining since coming off the track
🔹 6-12yrs old
🔹 Gelding preferred
🔹 15.3 - 16.2
🔹 Something straightforward eg-no bucking, nothing silly or that is known to be strong, ideally safe and suitable for a semi novice rider with a light mouth.

Client would like to do low level competing, jumping to 80 level, hacking alone and in company. 🏵️

A good to load, friendly type of horse who client can enjoy doing lots of things with. 🚛

Budget up to 45🥕🥕 ……and with any tack/rugs-a bonus!

DM me if anyone knows of or has something that fits the bill 😃

30/07/2024

Mane transformation 🤩💈

Today I met this absolute cutie, Spirit 🩷

His owner Simone had tried her best to tidy his mane with scissors but it’s not an easy job, especially when they have a thick mane like he did.

After a good comb through, I thinned it down making it more manageable…..and then I tidied the length by about an inch. As he is a Welsh Sec A (and due to do some in-hand showing soon with an unplaited mane), we didn’t want to go too short.

Spirit is only 2 and he behaved like an absolute pro. 🥰

He looks super smart and having a thinner mane will make the maintenance easier for Simone and more comfortable for Spirit in this hotter weather. 👌🏻 ☀️

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Blackgrounds Equine
Chipping Warden
OX17-1LZ

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Clipping line tutorial

Have trouble getting lines in the right place when clipping? Try this….

Another day, another leg clip

This time on King 🖤🤍 …..tis the season for leg blending 💈 #liverymanharmonyplus #rkequine #clippingservice #clipping #liveryman

Reverse leg blend for Banjo ✨🪕

Banjo’s legs were done using my @liveryman_ Harmony Plus and blended with my Classics using Grades 2 & Liverymanl fresh and streamlined to take a few seconds off the XC time! 😜 Good luck Banjo 🪕 #cotswoldcupevents #rkequine #liverymanharmonyplus #liverymanclassics #liveryman #clipping

Today I hogged regular customer George to ISH 🧡🤍 George suffers from sweetitch and rubs his mane, so we keep it hogged to avoid a patchy looking mane. 👌🏻 It also means we can apply creams to any rubbed and sore areas easier, and he looks super smart with it all hogged instead of bits and pieces of mane here and there 🙈 I hogged George using my Liveryman Harmony Plus and my Classics for the forelock as he can be funny with that area. All smart and ready for his camp this weekend with owner Fi 🤩 #rkequine #professionalgroom #hogging #liverymanharmonyplus #liveryman #liverymanclassics #clipping

Another day, another leg clip. 💈 Regular Dee having a freshen up reverse leg blend. ✨ Dee is prone to scabs and the less hair, the easier they are to treat. This time around her front legs look perfect and are totally scab free. Her hinds however have a couple of little scabs around the pastern area under her fetlock, which is normal for her. Now Vic can treat them daily with cream and the air can circulate the area better to help the healing process speed up. 👍🏻 #liveryman #liverymanharmonyplus #liverymanclassics #clipping #professionalgroom

Reverse leg blend on William, so his owner Barbs can treat his scabs and CPL better 🩷 William was clipped using my Liveryman Harmony Plus and blended using my Classics in a 3, 4 & 6 grade. #rkequine #liveryman #liverymanharmonyplus #liverymanclassics

Today it was Star the World Horse Welfare rescue pony’s turn for a spa day from Blackgrounds Equine 💈✨🦄 Tail wash x2 🧼 Mane wash 🧼 Tail trim ✂️ Tail conditioner spray 🧴 Mane tidy ✨ Full groom 🧹 Soles antibac’d 🚿 Hooves Pro Feet treatment 🖌️ What a treat for her 🩷 #rkequine #tamethemane

Regular customer Dizzy looking super fresh with a Chaser clip with a full neck and head.

Dizzy couldn’t behave better when clipped but wasn’t keen on her ears being done, so my quiet @liveryman_ Nova saved the day. 😃 Dizzy is on full livery at @blackgroundsequine and was clipped using my @liveryman_ BB & Nova. #rkequine #clipping #liverymanblackbeauty #liverymannova

Like butter 🧈 🤤 My Liveryman Black Beauty clippers making light work (as per!) during a full clip at Blackgrounds Equine . I could watch this over and over! 🖤❤️ I’m in the thick of clipping season now and loving transforming lots of hairy horses for you all. 💈✨ #rkequine #clipping #liverymanblackbeauty #liveryman

My Liveryman Black Beauty making clipping life so easy on Molly’s thick coat. 🖤❤️ Clipping season is in full flow so message me if you want to book in. 📕🖋 I have availability still as i’v recently relocated from Cheltenham and I’m just getting going in Banbury and surrounding areas. Thankyou so much to those of you who have reached out so far and made me feel so welcome here. 😃 #rkequine #clipping #liverymanblackbeauty

Roo knows the importance of hydration in this heat! 💦🚿 When the weather is going to be hot like this weekend, we can prepare our horses to better cope with the conditions. Here are some little tips to help keep your horses cool: ❄️ Shade: Trees, stone stables, field shelters all make great cool down spots for horses to chill. ❄️ Water: Lots of water on offer so they stay hydrated. ❄️ Sun cream: Apply this to horses pink areas like the nose so they don’t feel burnt and uncomfortable. ❄️ Exercise: Choose cooler parts of the day for work, like early AM or late PM to ride….or don’t ride at all. ❄️ Showers: If they are breaking out, hose them down. You can even skip scraping them off for extra cooling. ❄️ Ice pops: Fill an old tub with treats like apples and carrots, then fill it up with water and freeze it. They will love it! Take care of your horses & ponies in this heat. They will thank you for it. ☀️🐴 #rkequine #puttingyourhorsefirst