Horse Clipping Video
Part Three • How To Clip The Horses Middle, Flank And Hindquarters

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Horse Clipping Video • Part Three • How To Clip A Horses Middle, Flank And Hindquarters
Clipping the middle and hindquarter sections of your horse can prove to be the most ticklish for many horses, especially around the flank area and in between the horses back legs.

In this section of the video, areas of how to clip the horse include the flank, stifle, belly, hindquarters, thigh and tail area.

• Clipping The Trunk
  Depending on which way the hair runs across the body can make clipping the trunk take a bit longer. Run your clippers along the line you have marked out and then go back and tidy up if necessary. Some horses can be a little bit ticklish when taking the clippers under their tummies so be ready for a little fidget.
• Clipping The Flank
  The flank area can be another sensitive area and on this horse made even more tricky with the addition of sarcoids under the surface of the skin.
  Once you have clipped a line either side of the flank then add in the semi circle. Locate the centre of the flank whirl and position the right hand side of the clipper edge over the centre then turn the left hand side of the clippers in an upward 90 degree angle, then repeat on the other side this time keeping the left hand side of the clippers central and bringing the right hand side up in a 90 degree angle.
  You can clip the semi circle in one movement, however it may be easier in two movements especially if you haven't clipped this area before.

• Clipping The Hindquarters
  Continue your straight upper body clip along through the flank towards the tail. You will need to run the clippers at an angle from the back of the hind legs to the patella, and the at the same angle around the inside of the thigh forming a V above the hock, take care when doing this area that both hind leg V points finish at the same height.
• Clipping The Tail
  For a blanket clip the clippers need to run just up the side of the tail before curving in just below the base of the tail.
• The Finished Clip
  Once you have finished the blanket clip put your clippers safely out of reach and body brush your horses coat, this will allow you to notice if any small areas of hair have been missed. Then remove the tail bandage and plaiting bands and appropriately rug up your horse depending on the weather and give them a treat for being so good having their hair cut!
• Cleaning And Storage
  Unplug and dismantle your clippers, removing the hair from the clippers and blades with the clipper brush, then oil and store your blades and clippers ready for their next use.

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