To clip or not to clip??

[Mynyddcymro]

Hi everyone,
After some more advice please! Having upped the exercise for my three native ponies (two section As and a shetland) I am finding they are getting very sweaty, they get free schooled for 25mins around four days a week now two of the 'sessions' are in the evenings.
All 3 have big fluffy coats and end up looking like they've had a hose down their chests, necks and lower stomachs.
I'm just wondering about peoples thoughts on giving them a bib clip as I'm worried about them taking so long to dry off now its getting colder.
I have plenty of rugs if needed although will come back for advice regarding them after I've made my mind up about clipping!
Thanks again

 

[JenTaz]

i would go for a bib clip gives them the chance to cool off slightly faster not get so sweaty, if worst comes to worst, you can always take a bit off the underside of their belly as well, ive got a highland who happily lives out over the winter in all the snow, with a neck and belly clip he hates rugs

 

[juliette]

I would clip in this situation!

 

[Mynyddcymro]

Thanks JenTaz and Juliette.. will have to rug as will get stick of YO otherwise, plus ive spent a fortune on rugs, may as well use them! I'm quite excited to see what they'll look like, I'd love to give my shetland a full clip as think he'd look gorgeous but it would be purely for my satisfaction!!!