clipping question

[Mickey & Mouse]

As I am new to the mini world and this is probably a silly question BUT do mini's not shed their winter hair like my riding horses do?

 

[supaspot]

yes they shed

but mini people clip their horses for the show ring

 

[Mickey & Mouse]

Thank you, I just wasn't sure if I had to purchase a new set of clippers along with the mini hoof kit for trimming.

 

[ruffian]

I found that weanlings and yearlings a very slow to shed out. So I usually clip them once it starts staying warm up here on the Northern Coast. Usually August 1st, and then start blanketing them August 3rd for winter.

 

[hobbyhorse23]

They shed alright...starting in February and going all the way to late June! Then the new winter coat starts coming by late July.

That's why most of us do at least one clip when the weather gets warm even if we aren't showing. Partially for their comfort and partially so we aren't drowning in billowing loose hair for six months of the year.

Leia

 

[rubyviewminis]

So glad to read everyone's posts! Here it gets so hot in summer that I have learned to use blades and attachments to clip a longer coat in May, then mid-June shave with a #10 close shave. I usually have to clip again in late July, then first week of September. So far tho I have had weanlings and yearlings that have thick heavy coats that have to be clipped. I also started using the EZ All products with a foamer that has made baths soooo much easier on us, and its all natural, gets down deep into the coat before clipping, and leaves a wonderful glow.

 

[susanne]

It really depends upon the individual horse. Mingus has a tight, slick, shiny summer coat, so once he sheds, it would be ridiculous to clip him for shows. As Leia noted, mine don't shed out until mid-June; however, perhaps due to the latitude or the light, they don't start their winter coats until late August.

Mingus only needs a nose/bridle path/fetlock clean-up mid-June through August, but my other three would need to be clipped if I were to show them.

Mingus in July, unclipped: