How do you clip your horses quarters (trace/blanket clip)?

[HorseMaid]

I'd say I'm pretty au fait with doing a decent clip but the one thing I am never 100% sure about/can never get a line I like is from stifle (the funny half circle bit) to bum/up to tail, and photos online only show it from the side! So your tips and tricks (and photos!) please for doing a top notch backside clip!

 

[Cob Life]

I do a mark in lipstick either side of his tail and make sure they are level then take electrical tape either side to get the rest to line up

 

[tatty_v]

I clip a straight line all the way along and do the half circle at the end so it is all more level. Otherwise I mainly go by eye and hope for the best!

 

[whirlwind]

I use normal clipper to take a big swipe across and then you need adjustable blade trimmers (new liveryman novas are great for this) set down to the shortest blade and cutting into and down the line- so using them backwards to normal. I find this gives the sharpest line and finish.

 

[spotty_pony]

I completely clip one side and then start at the back for the other side and work forwards to make sure the sides match.

 

[FabioandFreddy]

For the half circle i use a flexi curve as you can literally guide the clippers around it to get a nice shape and replicate the same size on the other side.