Clipping- HELLLP

[monica987]

OKAY i know i have posted this on 2 other forums but i need help quite quickly

My horse isnt great at clipping as posted yesterday but I need soem clippers of my own so which ones would you recommend??
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?V...A:IT&ih=015
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?V...A:IT&ih=004
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?V...A:IT&ih=013
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?V...A:IT&ih=005
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?V...A:IT&ih=003
Its up to you!!
I have to idea when it comes to spec so i reaaalllly need help
Thankies
x

 

[_daisy_]

ive replied in NL

but these are the ones id recommend
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Horse-Clipper-Hein...VQQcmdZViewItem
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/WAHL-PRO-SERIES-Co...1QQcmdZViewItem

 

[TheEngineer]

Just a little advice re your search for some clippers. When you are looking, be aware of what you want to do and how much clipping you will do each season. Also bear in mind the thickness of your horses coat and his/her sensitivity to noise etc.

Fashion of late, is for many of the big trimmer manufacturers to sell trimmers with "wide" blades as suitable for clipping. Whilst some of these are suitable for clipping clean dry, well groomed horses occasionally. They are still not up to heavier jobs and thicker coats. Remember the old adage, "Clippers clip, Trimmers Trim"!

Also, look for a renowned Brand, Wolseley, Lister, Liveryman, Hauptner, Heinegar etc. There are many clippers on E Bay and discount web sites which are poor quality copies of well known makes, with inferior quality blades, which are made in china and sold on the net. These clippers may look a bargain, but next season when the warranty is out and you need service and spares, you will find no one will be able to, or want to service/repair them.

Whilst you may see these cheap bargains on the net, remember that the well established companies, will usually have an in house service dept, for sharpening and service/repairs, plus technical advice and spares backup. Thats why their machines may cost a bit more, a price well worth paying.

The other thing to bear in mind, when purchasing clippers, is "READ THE INSTRUCTIONS", in the course of my work for a large UK clipper manufacturer, I see so many clippers sent back, with minor, "user related" problems. Many of which are caused by "a know it all attitude" and an inability to read the instructions. You may be able to clip with "brand x" but that does not mean that "brand y" works the same and your "mate" may have used WD40 to lubricate his blades for years, but that doesn't mean that it is the correct thing to do!

Overall, buy a clipper which is comfortable to hold, a recognized make, powerful enough for your needs (both today and next year), fitted with the correct blades for the job. (it is worth buying a set of A6/coarser blades to accompany the standard A2 blades, for slightly thicker or matted coats)

But most importantly, look after your blades!!!!! The number of machines I see with rusty, damaged and dirty filthy blunt blades increases every year. If you bought a car, you wouldn't dream of running it on bald tyres, so why buy a clipper, then run it with blunt blades? Have them sharpened regularly, by a suitable firm, who come recommended by other users, or return them to the manufacturers own service dept.

Overall, you will find whatever brand you buy, if you follow the above tips, you will have safe, hassle free clipping...


Ian (The Engineer)