Clipping and trimming

12 signs it (might be) nearly springtime

Call us over-optimistic, but with the sun shining today it’s got us thinking — could spring be lurking around the corner? We think it might be (preferably with a lot less rain too)...

When should you clip your horse for the final time to ensure a gleaming summer coat? H&H investigates...

Clipping – and particularly the timing of the final clip of the season – is a subject which always generates a healthy debate. H&H asked grooms, producers and owners when – or if – the clippers get put away for the season

9 reasons why we’re big fans of the blanket clip

From not worrying your horse is freezing to death to still being able to daydream you're at Olympia, the blanket clip is a practical choice

5 types of clip you’ll only meet in the real world

While we’d all like our horses to come out looking like the illustrations in the BHS manual, sometimes things don’t quite go according to plan...

My horse hates being clipped — what should I do?

Here Jason Webb of Australian Horse Training gives one H&H forum user advice on clipping a horse that hates the process

5 clipping challenges that we dread

While there’s nothing more satisfying than a neatly-clipped horse, all velvet smooth and ready to work without working up a sweat, getting to that point isn’t always plain sailing...

Which type of clip is right for your horse? Check out H&H’s helpful guide

Find out which type of clip will be best suited to your horse this winter

Clipping legs at shows no longer allowed under FEI rules

Jason Webb’s blog: spook-busting tips, fresh horses in winter and how to convince your horse they won’t be eaten by clippers

Jason shares some great advice on how to manage spooky or clipper-shy horses

107 horses clipped in 12 hours to raise £10,000

The challenge was held in memory of Bradley John

15 impressively artistic clips to leave mere mortals stunned

Some people have an amazing talent in 'clip art'. Here's just a few that will make you look twice and wonder how on Earth they managed it...

Groom aims to clip 100 horses in 12 hours #clipathon

Katy is aiming to raise £2,000 for the mental health charity MIND

To trim or not to trim your horse’s whiskers? The jury’s out...

That show is coming up, you want your horse immaculately turned out, but do you shave his whiskers?

Creative clipper creates amazing gingerbread horse

The clipper has trimmed her Welsh section D gelding to link with a special event

No excuse for an untidy horse with this great selection of trimmers

Clip off the hair in those tricky places with one of these lightweight, quiet and user-friendly trimmers

14 jobs all horse owners need to do right now

Make sure you and your horse don't get caught out by the autumnal weather with our seasonal horsecare guide

Best horse clippers to tame those growing winter coats

It’s that time of the year again when horses in work need to be clipped, so take a look at our pick of the best clippers to make this sometimes arduous task quick and easy

How to clip a horse: video masterclass

If clipping is next up on your to-do list, take a look at this video of Mary King and her former groom Jodie Summers clipping out the now retired Kings Temptress for some expert advice

Aesculap Econom CL Battery powered clippers: review

'Bind your beaks in': Katie Price responds to clipping criticism

Katie Price has hit back at those who criticised her over pictures of hearts and diamonds clipped into her daughter's ponies' coats