Clipping now?

[Shrek-Eventing-SW]

I have a 14.2hh Welsh x pony who I am competing at PN level events. I have a two day event in a few weeks time and his his coat is so long that it is hard to get him fit without getting sweaty. Would it be OK if I clipped him now or would it mess up his summer coat.
TBH i think he really needs it.

 

[VictoriaEDT]

It would mess the coat up but you might find that the coat would come out in time. Wait until the last minute before the event and then clip him if necessary

 

[Shrek-Eventing-SW]

thank you
wow
it's you

my dentist
well...
not mine
haha the horses
I think you r coming to mine nxt week

 

[VictoriaEDT]

HA! i just realised that the pic looked like shrek after i replied to your post....then saw your name!

bit freaked out now......small world!

Answer: NO DONT CLIP HIM...........I will wax him next week

 

[Shrek-Eventing-SW]

haha i no

freaky

ok haha he is very hairy though!!!

 

[lizzieuk1]

our shetland always has lots of coat so i clip him using a guard (about grade 3!) so it takes the length from his coat but doesn;t ruin the nice summer coat coming underneath works v well.

 

[Shrek-Eventing-SW]

Ok thank you

 

[jenh166]

ive just clipped my connemara who is eventing pn - his summer coat is way too thick, and its really helped him. you dont really need to worry about 'ruining' his summer coat unless you're showing or something?? mine looks a hundred times smarter now hes been clipped!