flamingorider wrote:
As far as clip patterns, unless you're conforming to a standard for foxhunting or something similar, you can clip as much or little as needed. I have two in light work this winter who got a mini-trace clip--bottom of the neck, chest, about 8" of shoulder just above the leg, and the underside of the belly. Flank and quarters are not clipped. It's just enough that I can get them cool in reasonable time, but not so much that they're in trouble if I'm late getting home to put blankets on.



I have been considering a mini trace clip for my Tb mare to minimize the sweating and to clean her up a little for some lower level hunter shows in Feb and March, will that look weird or would it be better to just leave her hairy. Fully clipping isn't an option right now because she is staying outdoor 24/7. She is well blanketed though.

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