Choosing the Best Horse Clippers and Trimmers

Horse clippers and trimmers are designed to remove a horse’s hair from its body or smaller areas like its ears, muzzle, or legs, either for a clean, trimmed-up look for the show ring or from a functionality standpoint. If you have never clipped your horse before or want to body clip your horse like a pro, we’ve put together this great guide on Tips and Tricks for Clipping Your Horse to make sure your next clipping session is flawless!

Choosing the best horse clippers depends on the area you are clipping and the size of the clip job you need your horse clippers to perform well on:

Horse Body Clippers: These types of clippers are designed to easily cut through thick, heavy winter coats with ease, without overheating or pulling on thick hairs. Some body clippers for horses even come in cordless styles so that you can easily move around and under a horse without the risk of a cord getting tangled.

Horse Trimmers: These types of trimmers are also called finishing clippers or pocket trimmers. They’re smaller than body clippers, often much quieter, and designed to easily trim around a horse’s ears, face, muzzle, and eyes.

Clipper Accessories and Parts: Having plenty of clipper lube and oils on hand ensures that your clippers stay cool, reduces friction and blade wear, and can help blades cut hair easier which can reduce your horse’s hair from being pulled; extending the life of your clipper blades.

Frequently Asked Questions About Horse Clippers

How do I choose a horse clipper?

You should choose a horse clipper based on the area of the horse you are planning on clipping. Horse body clippers are designed for removing large amounts of thick hair and are usually quite powerful clippers with wider blades to cover the larger area of a horse’s body. Horse trimmers or finishing clippers are great for cleaning up around a horse’s face, eyes, muzzle, ears, and bridle path, often coming in small sizes with a quiet motor.

What are the best horse clippers?

The best horse clippers are clippers that cut hair quickly, are long-lasting, and can be versatile for various horse clipping jobs like body clippers or trimming up areas around the horse’s face, ears, and muzzle. Some horses that are sensitive to the sound from clippers do better with horse clippers designed to be extremely quiet while still being able to body clip a horse when needed. Other horse owners prefer cordless clippers that can move from horse to horse in a barn without needing to be plugged into an electrical outlet during use.