Should I bath my horses before clipping them?

[sonjafoers]

Just to ensure a neat clip really. In the past I have had quite noticeable lines in the clip which I think were caused by dirt trapped in the coat.

I was thinking of bathing them & ensuring they are completely dry before clipping this year but as it's getting colder I'm reluctant to bathe them unnecessarily.

 

[Honey08]

Ideally yes, but not many of us live in an ideal world with drying rooms etc, so you risk getting them cold. If not, give them a thorough groom every day for a week beforehand... (strapping in the old days..)

 

[Ashf]

In a word - yes

The dirt means that the blades running through the coat is like cutting sand paper with scissors. Pick a warm part of the day and dry them off with a towel. We've used warm water as well before as no one likes a cold bath.

 

[sonjafoers]

Ok thank you. I can bath them in warm(ish) water & leave them in their thermatex for most of the day, hopefully that will do the trick.