Best Clippers advice wanted

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We have a Warmblood mare that since we have owned her - 5 years - has never really needed much clipping - we actually used an old pair of Wahl Hair Clippers on her for the last three years but they have now given up the ghost and we are looking at buying some proper 'horse' ones. So the question is what do you consider the best ones around - our budget is not huge and she does not need a lot of clipping - we have considered getting someone in to clip her for us but my daughter likes the option of doing it ourselves.

She is not particularly nervous (the mare not the daughter) when being clipped but I am looking for recommendations based on noisy/vibration level.
 
I asked a similar question a few days ago! I only got two replies, but everyone says Lister are good. The people at my yard say that battery powered ones are better too, and I can see the logic! Will keep you updated if I have any more replies!
 
I bought some masterclip ones for 120 pounds. They do the job and my horse has never been clipped and didnt mind them. I got them by noon the day after i ordered them too.
 
I have the Heiniger Progress, seen here: http://www.farmcareuk.com/shop/product/medium-duty/heiniger-progress-horse-clipper

I think they are great, they are lightweight and easy to use. I've not used another set of clippers so can't comment on noise and vibration relative to others, but I don't think they are excessive. I have RSI in the wrist/hand that I use for clipping, but can manage a complete clip with these without any problems. They cut through my hairy monsters coat with ease. My OHs new horse started off very nervous of clippers and she stood calmly to have an apron clip and her jaw line done yesterday which was a huge improvement on our previous attempt so they clearly can't be too traumatic for a nervous horse to be clipped with.
 
Just to update those who were interested:

I took the plunge and after looking at other sites and asking for advice I purchased a set of clippers from ebay.

http://www.easytreksaddles.co.uk/page_2223212.html

I purchased the Max Power ones for £139 plus £10 p&p

I ordered these late on Sunday night and they arrived today!!!!

My daughter had them out and was using them this afternoon. She is raving about them, they are large and sound slightly louder compared to our old ones but the vibration is almost non-existent and barely got warm. They come in a case with a set of three blades, screwdriver, cleaning bush and clipper oil and a 19ft cable. They feel robust and are as described - heavy duty. I get the feeling that they will last a long time.

Our mare looked at them when she started them up but stood there quietly and let herself be clipped.

A great purchase and thankyou to all those who recommended clippers to me.
 
I have Lister star and really like them. Nice and light weight and pretty quite too. Do my hairy cob great. Also have liveryman battery pack and mains clippers. Also a fab set of clippers but do struggle through a thick coat more than the Lister.
 
Get the best that you can afford. Look after them, oil on regular basis whilst clipping and have them serviced every year. That way whatever you get will last. I have Wolsley Harriers noisy I know but get through anything, even hairy, dirty ones as in the real world that is what happens sometimes.
 
I have some liveryman clippers and they clip anything and have never had a horse really react badly to them.
They are no way the quietest clippers around, but if your horse isnt bothered about being clipped, then the noise doesn't seem to bother them.
A pair of blades will full clip at least 4 horses (16HH), so they do the milage.

I am thinking about getting a second pair and considering buying some off EBay, get them serviced with new blades and they should be as good as new, but half the price. :)
 
I bought a pair of Liveryman clippers off ebay last year, paid 110. Second season using them but they clip a treat! They do get quite warm, and they're pretty noisy but they do the job as long as you take your time and let them cool, or use 2 sets of blades.
 
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