Sussex horse clipping services

02/01/2024

Happy New year to you all 🎉🥂🦄

Please remember that while I do still use this page, I do not monitor it regularly, especially messages. If you wish to contact me, please do so though my other page, Charlie's Equine Services and Horsemanship

I am still not taking on new clients (or any I haven't seen in the last 18 months) current booking is January is about 80% booked. And please please please make sure horses have been well bathed a day or two before clipping (not then turned out to get dirty again!) And not on the day as they will not dry!

16/10/2023

Clipping season is very much upon us!
I am currently fully booked up to mid November, and I am unable to take on any new clients (I must have clipped for you in the last 12 months).
Please plan ahead and please remember horses need washing before clipping as grooming alone will not remove grease.

For the most upto date booking (and probably a quicker reply to messages) make sure you follow my main page Charlie's Equine Services and Horsemanship

30/07/2023

A reminder for everyone!

Also for updated information please follow my main page.

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23/06/2023

Apologies for lack of posts on here do make sure you follow Charlie's Equine Services and Horsemanship for more regular posts.
I do have a backlog of messages and people to get back too. Currently full for clipping till mid July.

11/04/2023

A lovely makeover for young Tom.

Who doesn't love a makeover clip!

Young Tom had his Spring clip this week over winter he had wintered out and grown the most spectacular beard now freshly trimmed he looks a new man.

I can do tidy up trim ups if you are finding your furry friend is looking a little more furry and wild than you would like.

Tom was clipped using the black beauty clippers and Harmony Plus clippers.

06/04/2023

From my main page - do make sure you Like/follow it for more up-to-date information and also see what else I do. Clipping only makes up a small part of what I do these days.

19/03/2023

I always struggle to know how to charge people and what it to be affordable to many people as possible.

I have seen this post before I don't know where it originated from but it is such a good post.

I know for somethings I am not the cheapest but it takes years to gain experience it takes time and money to build up the equipment and tools required it also cost money to keep eveything maintained and in good order so I always have what I need available. I do also work with the less easy horse often getting them to the point they are a much easy horse to things with. It can be quite frustrating when people then go and find a cheaper option.

You might find someone cheaper to clip your horse or load your horse or you might watch YouTube and try yourself but in the long run it could work out more expensive.

Next time someone charges you for something think about what has gone into that cost. If you really want them to do it you will appreciate their worth and not just shop around for the cheaper options.

26/02/2023

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24/12/2022

Wishing you all a Happy Christmas 💞!

Thank you to all my fabulous clients and followers (btw I have 999 followers at Charlie's Equine Services and Horsemanship anyone fancy rounding that up!?).

I will be quiet this week I am around and pottering about but don't expect any speedy replies.

Love

Charlie 🦄

05/12/2022

Hairy day today!

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25/11/2022

17/11/2022

Current clipping available (and other appointments).
November has a few odd spaces, Dec is probably around 75% full Jan has good availability but is rapidly booking up especially the beginning.
Please make sure you get your horses booked in for their next clips (or even first). I am still limiting clipping numbers to some degree.

I do specialise in the less easy horse to clip (please look at Charlie's Equine Services and Horsemanship for more information) and I also am happy to work with vets for those that require sedation. I can often tie in with dental visits to save on sedation.

14/11/2022

Been busy this weekend

Day two of and more of a shopping day today with my Mother and Niece (her first horse event). Got A5 blade oil (kept convincing people to buy clippers when near the stand 🤣) got some goodies from more goodies from got a few saddle pads for my horse that I currently don't ride (🙈). Best tell her she is going to do some work! Was very tempted by some new
Clippers but resisted temptation.

demo was brilliant and fantastic to be apart of and to be involved with It really is a fantastic team to be apart of.

The other demo's and talks I caught were brilliantly entertaining a fabulous weekend totally cream cracked now. But clippers to sort and charge really for tomorrow and the rest of the week.
If you haven't been it is an event well worth going too.

The best brownies goes too 😋

31/10/2022

Happy Halloween 🎃 can't find one of the other side which was a skeleton 🦴. This photo was my horse as a youngster of 5 we were both younger and fitter then!

I think I might be caught up on messages with everyone. I am waiting on some replies to get people booked in. If I haven't got back to you please drop me a message and if you are booking in I should message you to confirm the booking day and time.

Please drop me a message a few days before also to confirm all is good for your visit especially when it was booked a few weeks before.

24/10/2022

Well what a week 22 horses clipped this week. (and yes I am doing less because of my arm injury last year). Fitted in a few lessons and GW sessions too
This is a selection of some of my now less hairy friends from this week. Do send any pictures of horses I have clipped as I am rubbish at getting pictures. I have a few videos to post too.
So far this year the full (both hunter and full full as I call it) and chaser clip are proving most popular with blanket clips in 3rd.

19/10/2022

Anyone waiting for me to reply to messages I will get back to you as sion as I can. It is likely to be tomorrow afternoon/evening or Friday. If you haven't had a reply by Friday evening pls re message me as your message may have got lost in amongst all the messages at the moment. :-)

02/10/2022

I am not taking any new bookings for October. I can add you to a waiting list. I would advise booking for November and December ASAP.

I think I might be in touch with everyone outstanding although not all booked in yet.
I am now FULL for clipping (and anything else!) for Oct I have a waiting list for cancellations and I would advise booking your November and December dates in ASAP!

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08/09/2022

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💜 What a woman 💜

31/08/2022

Had mine a few years now and absolutely love them. ❤️

25/08/2022

**Clipping notice***

It is getting to that time of year. Horse and ponies are sprouting and growing hair at an alarming rate (and will continue to do so until Christmas now, don't worry that's only 4 months away!).

I will be very booked up for October and November and probably December too do book in early to avoid a long wait
This year I will be doing less clipping than previous years. I am doing more intelligent horsemanship work and teaching work and I can't fit it all in. I will only be taking on a limited number of new clients.

I am trying to mitigate against rising costs by doing calls in the same area or on the same yard on the same day, this may increase your wait time. Alternatively I maybe able to do an isolated visit but it may cost extra.

There is a cancellation policy of 48hrs of less it will be full price changed (this is that same of any session/service). Unless previously discussed or arranged. Of there could be an issue let me know as soon as possible.

Do check the price of your clip before the day as I will need to work out the travel costs which may mean your clip is a different price to last year.

When booking your clip I will give you a time slot please make sure you and your horse are ready for that slot.

Horse do need to be clean and dry to clip and need to have been bathed ideally 48hrs before their appointment (and they need to be scrubbed!!) Dirty horses blunt my blades, puts more stress on my clippers and you get a rubbish finish to your clip. Dirty horse may incur an extra cost. This is all year round not just summer!!

Please book youe 2nd clips when you get your 1st clip if at all possible.

Winter is coming.....

My main page is Charlie's Equine Services and Horsemanship for up to date posts.

28/07/2022

Jinx had his summer make over yesterday and he is looking very smart.
Clipped using the black beauty clippers and tidied up with the Nova trimmers.

29/06/2022

I am now on summer break pt 2 until Monday. I have a few people still on my list to get booked in any further messages or enquiries I will deal with Tuesday at the earliest. I will send a little update of my break at somepoint

27/06/2022

I am back from summer break Pt1 I am just catching up with admin now have a few people outstanding to book in once I hear back from those just messged I will get on thw next ones. If you haven't had a message by tomorrow pls re message me.
I am then off on summer holiday Pt 2 on Thursday until Monday so don't expect any reply to messages in that time.

12/06/2022

Please note I am having some messenger issues with the account and my other work account although can accessjust delayed. I can see I have message but can't always see them. Hopefully just a FB blip.
Email: [email protected]
Might be a more reliable way to contact me in the short term.

21/03/2022

10 days of no clipping and a full clip to test the arm out.

Did first clip in 10 days today (arm coped but was sore) lovely Danny had a full clip inc legs off. Danny hasn't been too keen on leg clipping in the past (current owners haven't had him a year yet) and being quite young I am keen for him to have positive experiences (and I don't want to be kicked!). Therefore he is vet sedated for his legs currently but the plan is to eventually do him unsedated once I feel he is happy and safe.

Every horse is different and the approach taken will be different for every horse these things do take as long as they take and not every horse can have legs clipped safely without sedation especially if they have had or have got sore legs as they get very sensitive.
If you have clipping issues feel free to get in touch I am happy to help 🙂

14/03/2022

A clipping update for you all. I have had a niggling/strained elbow for the last few weeks. It is highly likely its RSI, probably from clipping. Because of this I have really limited the amount of clipping the past few weeks and will continue to limit clipping for at least the next month.

04/03/2022

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**A housekeeping post please read**

🐴 I have been a bit behind on messages recently and there have been delays on replies. I think 🤞 I am now up to date if you are waiting on me please drop me a message!
🐴If you message me after 7.30 pm do not expect a reply till the next day. I also do not work on a Friday afternoon and won't necessarily reply till the Sat.
🐴 I am totally booked up for March and rapidly booking up for April. Unless I have a cancellation I can not fit anyone else in for March.
🐴 From the start of April there are some price changes please do check if you are booked for April what your charge is.
🐴 Please do drop me a message a day or two before your visit unless you are regular this way I know you have confirmed and all is okay for our visit.
🐴 Please try and be ready for your visit. I will often drop you a message when I am enroute.
🐴 I will normally give you an approximate time. Between 1 and 1.30. If I know you are at arena hire or have vet coming I will allow more time for unexpected traffic and will generally try and book you in when I don't have anything tricky beforehand to reduce the risk of delay, however working with horses things don't always go to plan. If I am likely to be more then 15mins late I will let you know. If you need to book the school at your yard I would advise booking for longer than our session in case of delay.
🐴If clipping your horse does need to have been well bathed before clipping.
🐴There is a 48hrs and 24hrs cancellation fee (48hrs half 24 hrs full payment due) every case is assesed on an individual basis and in extreme weather conditions I will disscus each situation with you. Because what is appropriate for one person will not be for another.

Also a massive thank you to all of my super supportive clients. Recent months have been tricky and there have been several emergency vet visits meaning cancellations and rearranging sometimes at late notice and generally everyone has been super understanding ❤❤