a daft clipping question

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I'm not very experienced at clipping but am wanting to do my boy
i used to help a friend who clipped a few horses and i used to hold the leg forward to pull the skin tight under the elbow to clip.
i don't have anyone who could do that so does anyone have some tips for clipping between front legs?
thanks
 
Hes only been clipped once before, was a disaster. But i have spent all summer turning them on to desensitise him so i hope he'll be quieter. Would rather not pick his leg up if i can help it.
 
If he was bad last time you should try to get someone to help you. I never clip without someone holding my horse. Keeps them calmer.
 
He'll be happier if its me and him, i can now run the clippers all over him with no reaction so am hoping he'll be good.
im only doing a small clip, like a trace/chase clip
 
RubysGold said:
Hes only been clipped once before, was a disaster. But i have spent all summer turning them on to desensitise him so i hope he'll be quieter. Would rather not pick his leg up if i can help it.
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Don't even think about my previous comment.

If he is difficult you would be better getting a professional in to do him and giving sedation.
 
I did mine's armpits by just pulling the skin to either side and taking off what I could with small handhelds. There's still a bit of fuzz but it's not noticeable at all.
 
You can do it easily by yourself by just doing the lines carefully and then pulling the skin taught enough in different directions to take the hair off.

That said, from what you describe, I would seriously advise you find an experienced and FULLY insured person to come and do it for you. An inexperienced clipper and a horse that may be nervous or not easy is not a good combination. I'd let someone experienced do it and do it at a pace he can handle until he is fully comfortable with it.
 
Just don't do the bits that scare him or you! If it looks wonky, who cares? It's only meant to keep the sweat factor down in winter coats. Next time, or the one after, you can make it prettier.
 
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