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2 Dermographia: How it relates to clipping processes & how to manage it post clip Reported by The Horse Barber

This is something I have been meaning to speak on for a while along with a long list of other things! Finally here it is. I hope you find my article useful, especially for those with a keen ...

2 The Horse Barber : Equine Clipping & Sensory Nerve Factors

Written By The Horse Barber  When it comes to clipping horses, having a good understanding of horses and horse behavior is key for avoiding potentially dangerous situations, as well as ...

The Horse Barber Visits Reaseheath Equestrian College!

The Horse Barber Visited Reaseheath Equestrian College! This was for a day of teaching a selection of 1st and 2nd year students traditional clipping techniques - in preparation for their ...

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1 Grease Blocks the Cut...

No filter used - (see image) this is supposed to be white coat however it is filled with dirt grease and sand on clipping day. Bear in mind a clean coat would be fully white here at the base...

Arabian Love! Midwest Horse Fair USA 2017

So i have just received these images from earlier on this year and simply had to share them! These are photos of the simply **stunning** Arabian that i had the opportunity of working with ...

The Andis Truck!! Featuring our Romeo!

Well well well what do we have here... if you look closely... what can you see??!!! Could it be.... our very own Romeo alongside some of the Andis barber images! This is the new Andis Truck ...

1 Oh the difference a mane pull makes!

As well as clipping, The Horse Barber is experienced in and offers, traditional and humane mane pulling methods to suit your horse. Mane and tails can completely transform the overall look ...

1 Active Rider Camp September 2017 Resident Horse Barber

Finally home after a **fantastic** weekend working with such a diverse range of horses and people as Active Riders Resident Horse Barber! Such incredible weather (Jane HOW do you DO it...

1 CHAPS Clipping Feedback

CHAPS Feedback alert! It's always great to hear feedback on my clips especially when calculated clipping is done tactically for competition purposes. On this occasion I clipped for CHAPS 10 ...

1 Something A Little Special.... Hard work pays off

Absolutely overwhelmed with the gesture from andisclippers to the education team as we wrapped up after the 2017 Summit Meeting.  All devisions of the education team from around the world ...

1 Mountain & Moorland trim up by TheHorseBarber (The Welsh Mountain Pony)

1 Mountain & Moorland trim up by TheHorseBarber (The Welsh Mountain Pony) This particular trim up on Billy the Welsh Section A consists of : jawline & ear trim plus whiskers (...

1 Look Closely.... What can you see??!!

WWWwWwwell well what do we have here... if you look closely... what can you see??!!! Could it be.... our very own Romeo alongside some of the Andis barber images! This is the new Andis Truck...

1 The truth about summer creative clipping

Look at this pretty lady! Today I completed her usual full body all year round clip including legs and mane hog. Her owner wanted the full hind creative starry clip as featured on my website...

1 *Fully Insured** #thehorsebarber

1 Well folks it was insurance renewal day today and i must say the renewal price was super for what it is! Take comfort in knowing that your baby is in the safest of hands with #...

for the services M&m section TheHorseBarber : Mountain & Moorland Blended Clipping Explained

In modern day clipping we have what is known as the mountain and moorland full body blend. (M&M Blend) I have put together this blog to explain a bit more about this clip that I offer as...

1 Remedial Sweet Itch Clipping with a twist!

This morning kicked off with a remedial sweet itch summer clip with a creative spin for this pretty lady! Often horses benefit from all year round clipping and sweet itch sufferers are no ...

1 'A Morab Moment For Life'

So here is just one of the many moments I will be documenting on my page and website, recalled from memory, of my experience out in America. Plus a little about the 'Morab' breed, which I ...

2 Cushing Summer Clipping Constraints : Breaking the Rules

  Summer Clipping Constraints : Breaking the Rules     Summer Clipping Constraints : Breaking the Rules Today (May13th 2017) I clipped my regular all year round client Tyson. ...

Creative project clip for gallery 'When you are in doubt, be still..'

Creative project clip The Healing Horse (2016 large creative piece) ‘May he spread his healing powers with every beat upon the ground’  The Healing Horse represents my ...

Creative project clip for gallery 'Never forget who you are'

Armour De L’amore type (2015 large creative piece)  The Armour Of Love was created with the notion of love being a powerful force, one that can conquer all. Whether this is loving who ...

2 Sedation the safe way

Today I worked with Super Ed - isn't he a cutie?! Occasionally sedation is required and often people opt to get an experienced clipper in to help the process go by swiftly, reducing time ...

2 Top Tips For Top Clips - By The Horse Barber

To achieve the best clip on the day, here are a few pointers to note for pre-clip preparation between now and clipping day! - By The Horse BarberA cleaner horse makes for a crisper clip! ...

2 'Negative Association' and my take on it

'Negative Association' and my take on it When it comes to clipping, as this picture displays, we often have to get very up close and personal with your horse, putting ourselves in 'the ...

1 Honey's Clip for a Cause

So often (but not always) a creative touch is added in the form of a small creative shape. Sometimes it is just because a person wants something different, but often, creative clips have a ...

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