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Post by snooperdooper on Dec 20, 2016 11:24:11 GMT
Is it too late to clip?
Got two geldings coming back into work after a reasonable time off die to back injury, is it too late to clip them?
Will be lunging regularly and coming back into light to moderate work over the next few weeks.
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Post by conniegirl on Dec 20, 2016 12:16:16 GMT
nope not too late. The latest I clip is mid Jan
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Post by snooperdooper on Dec 20, 2016 12:45:29 GMT
It will be their first clip this year
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Post by comanchediva on Dec 20, 2016 13:14:57 GMT
That will be better as it won't grow back until their coats start to change in the spring.
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Post by mady on Dec 20, 2016 13:15:46 GMT
someone told me before valentines day is fine. I did first clip late January and was fine had a great summer coat.
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Post by hazeysunshine on Dec 20, 2016 15:21:48 GMT
Depends on the pony, I can't clip my fell later than the beginning of December because he stays patchy until about July if I do. I know plenty people who clip late though, should be fine
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Post by gillwales on Dec 20, 2016 15:26:56 GMT
Today is the day! Tonight is the longest night, the increase of daylight does trigger the change of coat. But every pony is different, I would clip in your case. Looking forward to Spring  |
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Post by Philippa on Dec 20, 2016 16:42:51 GMT
I've held off this year. First time I haven't clipped in years! I'm aiming for lovely summer coats naturally this time (preferably before June this year!!!)
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Post by snooperdooper on Dec 20, 2016 17:43:23 GMT
One grows a rather thick winter coat which takes forever to come out, the other is a TB x with a naturally fine coat but even he is slightly wooly this year.
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Post by titch on Dec 20, 2016 22:39:02 GMT
Today is the day! Tonight is the longest night, the increase of daylight does trigger the change of coat. But every pony is different, I would clip in your case. Looking forward to Spring My highland has started moulting ! |
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Post by gillwales on Dec 21, 2016 6:35:51 GMT
Today is the day! Tonight is the longest night, the increase of daylight does trigger the change of coat. But every pony is different, I would clip in your case. Looking forward to Spring My highland has started moulting ! It's been a very funny Autumn/ Winter, well it has here in West Wales. We did have a cold and overcast spell earlier on in November, but some of this month has been very bright and warm, hence if it has been the same with you I am not surprized that you Highland has started to moult. Just goes to show that there are no hard and fast rules regarding most things with horses/ ponies, what works for one does not always mean it will work for others; afteral we are all individuals so why can't equines be the same? Tips: for those who's neddies have started to moult, put a cotton summer sheet under their rugs, it saves everything getting hairy |
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Post by titch on Dec 21, 2016 13:06:53 GMT
My highland has started moulting ! It's been a very funny Autumn/ Winter, well it has here in West Wales. We did have a cold and overcast spell earlier on in November, but some of this month has been very bright and warm, hence if it has been the same with you I am not surprized that you Highland has started to moult. Just goes to show that there are no hard and fast rules regarding most things with horses/ ponies, what works for one does not always mean it will work for others; afteral we are all individuals so why can't equines be the same? Tips: for those who's neddies have started to moult, put a cotton summer sheet under their rugs, it saves everything getting hairy Great tip 👍🏻. My boy doesn't wear a stable rug as he gets far to hot. Just shows he's meant to be in colder weather like they have in Scotland. |
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