How do you choose a horse clipper for the job in hand?
The right model depends on how much you need to clip and how often you clip at the yard. For heavy use, a mains-powered machine gives a continuous power supply.
- Full body clip: to clip the neck, back and flanks, a sturdy machine such as the Heiniger Progress clipper, the Heiniger Delta 3 clipper or the red Lister Fusion equine clipper gives a smooth cut through dense coat.
- Versatile yard machines: mains-powered models such as the Lister Star clipper, supplied with a case or a bag, or the Kerbl FarmClipper4 horse clipper, make regular clipping straightforward.
Why choose a Heiniger cordless clipper or a battery-powered model?
Handling is key to working safely around the legs or with a horse that is wary of the cable.
- Battery life and freedom of movement: a Heiniger cordless clipper such as the Heiniger "Xplorer" cordless clipper is very easy to use. Having a spare battery for the Heiniger Xplorer lets you carry on working without interruption.
- Touch-ups and sensitive areas: a trimmer for horses is particularly suited to the head. The Heiniger Saphir Style cordless clipper or the Kerbl Clipster battery-powered trimmer are the ideal size for these finishing touches.
How do you look after clipper blades and mechanical parts?
Careful maintenance keeps blades sharp and is gentler on the motor season after season.
- Lubricating the blades: applying Lister R15 clipper oil or Ukal vaseline oil reduces friction and stops the blades overheating while you clip.
- Choosing blades: depending on the thickness of the coat, a Lister clipper comb in fine (A2F/AC), medium (A2/A) or coarse (CA2/AC) tooth, Lister Star blades or a set of Heiniger blades gives an even cutting height.
- Motor wear parts: replacing carbon brushes in good time, such as the carbon brushes for the Heiniger Delta 3 or for other Heiniger clippers, protects the motor. Changing a gear wheel for horse clippers, spring blades or a Heiniger eccentric restores the mechanical drive.