Clipping a horse with lice (not mine)

[spotty_pony]

So I do a lot of clipping freelance and have just asked somebody ask me if I can clip their horse for them that has a lice infestation.

I am hesitant as don’t know whether they can be spread to other horses via the clippers. I want to help the horse but at the same time I cannot put my business and other horses at risk. I am tempted to say I will only clip if they have their own clippers I can use as don’t really want my own clippers being infected.

Thoughts please

 

[Gloi]

If you clean your clippers properly between horses there shouldn't be a problem.

 

[Darkly_Dreaming_Dex]

One of my traditional cobs arrived with lice, I bathed with louse killer then clipped and another bath - pretty much eliminated them . I wiped clippers over with louse killer inc taking off blades and cleaning behind and also the filters. My overalls went in the wash with a little louse killer shampoo and that sorted it without anyone getting infected!
might be worth charging extra for time needed for cleaning postclip!

 

[Melody Grey]

Definitely try to treat the lice first so less likely to get into your clothing etc. Shouldn’t be a problem if you clean and wash everything (including yourself) thoroughly. I’d tie my hair well back and wear a hat too!