18/01/2023
WHY SHOULD YOU CLIP YOUR HORSE
EVERYTHING YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT WHY HORSES ARE CLIPPED
There are countless aspects of caring for your horse. As a horse owner, it is your responsibility to make sure your horse is clean, fed, healthy, and well-groomed. One important grooming task is clipping! While some equestrians choose to steer clear of clipping for several reasons, I believe there are countless benefits to this grooming technique.
Why are horses clipped? Horses naturally grow a thick winter coat. While this is highly beneficial in the wild, most horses are kept in warm environments during the colder months. During regular exercise, this thick coat can cause your horse to sweat excessively. This sweat, combined with the cooler temperatures, makes it hard for your horse to regulate its body temperature.
While this is the most common reason why horses are clipped, it is actually not the only reason! Clipping can benefit horses in several other ways depending on the animal
Reasons Why Horses Are Clipped
Equestrians choose to clip their horses for a wide variety of reasons from aesthetics to practicality. Here are a few of the most common reasons why you may consider clipping your horse:
Clipping Helps Your Horse Regulate Body Temperature
The primary reason horse owners choose to clip their horses is to help the horse regulate their body temperature. In the fall months, horses begin to grow a thick winter coat. This thick coat serves an important role in keeping them warm throughout the winter. However, if the horse engages in regular activity year-round, this coat can cause them to sweat excessively.
The combination of sweat and cold air makes it challenging for the horse to regulate their body temperature. Clipping the horse’s thick winter coat minimizes sweat and allows the horse to dry off more effectively following a workout