mastermax
Well-Known Member
Hi I could really do with some advice regarding clipping and showing for this coming season. My coloured horse was clipped for normal riding last in December. Due to an injury he hasn't done a lot and has pretty much been roughed off, still in every night and washed and groomed but no "show" grooming. When he was last clipped his beautiful mahogany colour went to a dark brown and is only now showing signs of coming back. He has unfortunately despite very careful management got some mud fever on his thigh and tummy, no scabs, not sore just hair loss and it looks awful. The remains of any mud fever on his legs is now historical, clearing nicely and will cover great with some chalk.
My question is do I fully clip him out again to start again with his coat and clip out any of the blemishes and missing hair? or, is this totally going to ruin his appearance. At such a loss as to what to do as his first show is second week in April.
Many thanks in advance for your help.
My question is do I fully clip him out again to start again with his coat and clip out any of the blemishes and missing hair? or, is this totally going to ruin his appearance. At such a loss as to what to do as his first show is second week in April.
Many thanks in advance for your help.