Horses who have metabolic or endocrine challenges – such as Equine Metabolic Syndrome (EMS) or Cushing’s Disease may require body or trace clipping. Clipping off insulating hair without providing shelter and seasonally appropriate blanketing can be detrimental to your horse’s overall health and wellbeing. Read our Blanketing Guide, that has a useful blanket chart to help you determine what blanket would be appropriate, based upon your horse and the temperature in your area. In winter, if you or your barn staff can’t check on your horse at least twice a day to make any necessary blanket changes as temperatures fluctuate, you should step away from the clippers and let your horse do his own thermoregulation. To help you decide on which is the right choice for your horse, you can ask yourself some key questions: We know that your horse’s living environment, management, and your own personal preferences all play a role, too. Like many things in the horse world, you may find you and your horse’s situation fit into both the “CLIP IF” and “DON’T CLIP IF” categories.Your horse is mostly outside in the elements without daily blanketing adjustments or shelter.Your horse is taking it easy this winter and won't be ridden much.Your horse needs to wear the same blanket most of the time, regardless of weather and workload.Your horse has a condition that makes clipping the right choice for comfort and good hygiene.Your horse has access to a stall for shelter.Your horse will be ridden and or is sweating on a regular basis.You or your barn staff can make daily, seasonally appropriate blanket or sheet changes as needed.The decision to clip or not clip your horse depends on a variety of factors – your horse’s living situation and time of year, your horse’s exercise level, as well as any medical or comfort needs.
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