Clipping, Trimming and Plaiting

The course

Everything you ever wanted to know about clipping horses but never had the opportunity or the courage to ‘have a go’! On this course, you will learn why horses need clipping, safety measures, clothing and preparation for clipping and how to clip. You will clip a horse.You will also learn how to trim and plait up a horse.

Areas of Study:

• Introduction to the course
• Theory – Why it is necessary to clip, when to clip, types of clip, safety issues
• Practical – The clippers – how to handle, care for, introduce to the horse, safety issues
• Practical – demonstration of how to clip
• Practical – clipping a variety of horses under supervision
• Trimming and plaiting
• Discussion, Questions and Answers

Entry qualifications:

None.

Additional Information:

Students are required to bring warm, wet weather clothing, overalls (if possible) or old clothes, gloves, riding hat to current BSI standards, notebook, pen, packed lunch, suitable drinks and stout shoes or boots.

Dates available:

These courses may be charged lower fees due to co-funding from the Skills Funding Agency, ESF and other sources subject to an eligibility assessment. Please contact Hartpury Business on 01452 702154 to discuss whether you are eligible for lower prices.

For on site quotations and group bookings please contact Hartpury Business to discuss your specific requirements. Telephone (0)1452 702154 e-mail:hb@hartpury.ac.uk