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Post by kateandseal on Oct 12, 2012 13:56:01 GMT
Hi everyone,
I was just wondering if any of you had any tips, my horse is the sweetest kind natured horse, he just has a REAL issue with clipping he is genuinely scared and not being naughty it used to be with spraying, clipping and the farrier now I have managed to get him used to the farrier and sprays its just clipping and with him being a show cob he needs clipping alot!! Lol and I feel cruel every month or so having to sedate him a good couple of times as he wakes up half way through!! Any help with what I could do to try and get him used to them would be much appreciated!! Thanks for reading guys hope you can help!! X
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Post by Marymoo on Oct 12, 2012 14:41:49 GMT
Mine was really nervous too but i bought some heiniger cordless clippers and they really made a difference. Think it was the flex that mine didnt like. i just went into his stable a few times having the clippers running and he seemed to accept them. Good luck
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Post by muggley on Oct 12, 2012 15:33:41 GMT
How about ear plugs? I have had some seriously dangerous to clip horses turn into lambs with a bit of fleece or sponge in their ears.
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Post by judyh on Oct 12, 2012 17:10:58 GMT
I got a pony who had always been sedated easy to clip. Have not posted this before as not many people have one. I used a rotary groomer on him. They are very noisy but horses love the massage they give. Then clippers are no longer scary. If you know of one use that. if not have you tried a twitch-the problems there are that it can make them sweat and they can suddenly come alive and explode.
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Post by hedgehopper on Oct 16, 2012 21:12:49 GMT
My horse used to have to be sedated by the vet to clip,not funny as he is a hunter! Best thing is desensitising them to the noise of the clippers,clip using quiet and cordless if possible,and be very quick. If they are sedated,if you can,have 2 people clipping at the same time.Start with the areas that upset him first,and leave non stressy areas for last,in case they come round. I used to sit in the stable with clippers running until he would take a treat,then let me touch with one hand,whilst following with the clippers not even touching,just the idea of it,tiny steps,always stopping before they get stressed. Now I cut up carrot,hide in haynet and clip away,no sedation.
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Post by Kaseyleigh on Oct 17, 2012 10:09:45 GMT
try twitching works every time with my boy.
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Post by Chestnutgirl12 on Oct 17, 2012 20:21:54 GMT
try twitching it worked with mine we let him have a break and he didn't need re-twitching and he is normally terrified couldn't get him to stand if there was a noise that sounded like the clippers.
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Post by sometime on Oct 18, 2012 16:31:35 GMT
I stand my youngsters next to an older mare while she is being clipped so they get used to the noise then I run the clippers nearer and nearer only backing off if they dont move until I can run them on the back of my hand with my hand on their neck I then run the wrong side of the blades over them and finally clip. All done by not giving in until they stop moving but being very quick to reward standing still. I believe it can be done by building up from and electric toothbrush too.
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Post by pipandwill on Oct 20, 2012 7:36:02 GMT
I think if he's still scared is you try earplugs etc, its best to sedate him and not scare him even more by battling with him without sedation. Good luck xx
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Post by GinaGeo on Oct 20, 2012 12:17:52 GMT
Why don't you contact Kelly Marks, she's a member on here. I'm sure she can give you some pointers or at least point you in the direction of someone who can.
If he were mine I'd be desensitizing over a period of time, using the pressure release technique descirbed nicely by sometime. The reward is you taking the clippers away when he stands nicely. As said an electric tooth brush is a way of doing this more gently.
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