I love how a horse looks when it is freshly clipped and ready to leave for a show. Everyone has their own little routine when it comes to clipping, so I thought I would show you mine. When it comes to grooming and how a horse looks before going to a show, I am pretty picky. I like for all guard hairs on their face, as well as the bridle path, to be clipped with a 40 blade. I think this gives the cleanest look possible and I will touch up these areas at the show as needed. Under the jaw I will use a 10 blade to trim the longer hairs so I don’t leave obvious clipper tracks. For their legs- I will use a 10 blade on all non-white legs & a 40 blade on any socks or stockings. I think clipping the white hair closer makes it easier to touchup with spray without making it look cakey. However, if I am going to a smaller weekend show, I will usually clip their white with a 10 blade and only touch it up with spray at the show if I really have to. I will also use the 10 blade to go around and touch up any long hairs they might have on other areas such as their hocks.
I hope you found this video of my routine helpful!
To go along with my other video on how to band your horse’s mane, now we will go over how to band their forelock. Some people have different styles on how they like their horse’s forelock banded, so this is just how I prefer to do it. Most horses have their forelock secured in some fashion, but some people choose to leave their horse’s forelock loose and that is okay too!
I LOVE the look of a thick, fluffy, fake tail in a horse. When purchasing a tail there are many different options to choose from, & the cost will vary depending on what you choose. There are different types of ways to secure the tail, lengths, volumes of hair, & whether you want the ability to add weight. A 1lb tail isn’t going to be as full looking as a 2.5lb tail, but it will also depend on how much tail your horse has naturally. One other important thing to consider is that a 2.5lb tail that is 35” is going to be fuller than one that is 39”. That is because they each have the same weight of hair, but since one is 4” longer it won’t be as big around. Lots of things to consider when buying a tail! Regardless of what you choose, this video will show you a little hack to help your tail look full & fluffy.
A banded mane is extremely common at many of the stock breed shows. Although it is generally more common in the western pen, most horses that show in the all around classes will show with a banded mane. Banding helps keep the mane tidy and shows less movement, but it also adds a touch of style to your horse and has become a breed show standard. This video will show you how the bands are placed in the horse’s mane to achieve this look.