[Dehda01]

Everything you are clipping off will grow back. Clipper marks are reduced after a few weeks growth, and you can always reclip if you need to.

Clipping is not rocket science. Start with a clean horse and sharp blades. Show shee if you can and use kool-lube liberally! If the blades feel hot to you, switch to another blade. (Which shouldn't be needed if you start with a clean horse and sharp blades and are only doing a irish clip). Overlap slightly. You will be fine.

I love clipping horses- they always look so much finer afterwards- like you are discovering a fine painting under a piece of burlap.
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[Dehda01]

I find a clean show sheened horse clips better and seemed to help the blades. I could tel the difference between a horse that had been show sheened to one that hadn't. I used to body clip 25-30 horses year and keep them maintained throughout the winter. I also like to hot oil them afterwards, but I don't bother if I am only doing a Irish or trace clip.

 

[Dehda01]

It really depends on how clean the horse, and how diligent you are with lubricating blades. I typically could go 1-3 horse BODIES with a single set of clip master blades. I use A5 small blades for the head and legs. Which are also harder to get clean. I have had terrible times that required me to use three small blades for a horse, or can go multiple horses with them. It depends on Murphy's law and many other factors.

 

[Dehda01]

Yes, horse hair sandwiches are awful! Never clip with a fleece jacket.... Expect to have to shower immediately after you are done. I have heard about clipping wet horses to prevent the hair poofs, but haven't been brave enough to do it.