How Do You Clip A Horses Whiskers?
Horse shows often demand a highly polished, well-groomed appearance. The horse needs to be bathed, groomed and trimmed in order to be presentable enough to win an award, and this grooming routine can sometimes be very complex. Most serious horse show competitors trim their horse’s whiskers in order to present a smooth, clean look to the judges. Clipping a horse’s whiskers is not a difficult process, although it does take a little time and patience. Wash your horse’s face before attempting to clip him. Dirt can bind up your clippers, and they can nick your horse’s face. Tie your horse to a secure tie ring or post. It is much simpler to clip your horse when she is standing tied. Turn the clippers on and gently move them towards your horse’s chin. The chin is where most of the whiskers are, and it is the starting point least likely to scare him. Lay the clippers flat against the skin on your horse’s chin and slowly move them over the skin. Clip in the direction of the whisker growth when
