You may have been informed in the past that you should stay well away from clipping your horse in the summer months as it can ruin their summer coat. Although that is true for some horses, others require clipping all year round!

All horses are different, from the thickness of their hair to the colour of their coat. This should all be considered when choosing the right clipping blades.

Blanket clips are ideal for this time of year when you just can't predict the weather. The blanket clip removes hair in areas that are prone to sweating and leaves the areas that aren’t.

If you want your horse to stand out this year as we go back to normality, then you should definitely consider taking more care of their mane and tail, it’s one of their most eye-catching features!

Lister Shearing Equipment has been around for over 111 years but during this time a lot has changed. Since we started back in 1909 sheep were hand shorn with hand-shears, now we are shearing sheep in under 30 seconds using mechanical and electrical handpieces.

If you are looking to keep your flock in the best condition possible this year, you should look to use methods of dagging or crutching, which helps to keep their wool clean and in a good condition. It’s a mucky task, but it is always worth keeping on top of it!