Clippers ...

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I know, so the wrong time of the year to ask for recommendations.

Normally I have the horse clipped 3 times a year. She is very good and happy to stand forever during clipping which is surprising as she can be highly strung. So I'm considering getting my own clippers. That way I can have her cliped when she needs it, not when someone has time to clip her. Does anyone clip their own and if so which clippers? Prices seem to vary greatly. (Bearing in mind I won't be clipping the entire yard still would like some reasonable ones).

Thanks

I have Listers. They are brilliant. In fact one set are at least 25 years old now and are still clipping perfectly.

I would buy the best you can afford , we had 2 sets from when we used to clip ours ( no longer own anything that requires a clip) and both sets ( Lister and Liveryman) sold very well secondhand and I'd used them for 10-15 yrs .

Thanks. Was looking at something like this. But does this mean that one would need to spend another £200 on a battery pack?

Thanks for the advice. At leasr I know I'm looking at a reputable brand. The horses safety is paramount.

Thanks

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Have you ever done any clipping , if not could you borrow some to try before you buy as frankly it's a hideous job , especially if you are doing a big clip on a big horse . I used to wear coveralls and was still finding hair in places for days / several showers later , it was my least favourite job .

Get mains ones, battery packs are useless. My Listers are still going strong after 20 years and have only ever been serviced once.

We have Listers as well and still going strong after 15 years+ I would suggest that you definitely should go for mains ones and think about what blades you want. We have medium for main clips and fine for smartening up but the shop will advise you.
We get ours sharpened a couple of times a year but depends on your useage. I'd say at least annually though.

I only have one 15.2H mare which would need clipping abt 3 times in winter. Thanks for the tips about using mains. Very much appreciated.

Agree with mains. Our clippers are big even for my rather impressive handsome it's a proper work out on the wrist to use them. If I had the option I'd try to find some slightly slimmer so it may be worth thinking about that. Especially if you're slight, I'm a right bruiser so don't struggle too much with them above my shoulder height IYSWIM

I have Lister liberties. I've actually got the battery ones and tbh I've never had any problem (well except that I've now broken the clip so the lead falls out but that was my fault) I got them as at the time we didn't have mains electric. Now we do I may buy a power lead but simply so I don't have to think about charging them.
You won't go wrong with s set of basic electric listers. Maybe the Star model?
Agree with above. It's a god awful job!