{"id":104959,"date":"2022-04-22T12:37:07","date_gmt":"2022-04-22T12:37:07","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/can-you-use-dog-clippers-on-horses\/"},"modified":"2022-04-22T12:37:07","modified_gmt":"2022-04-22T12:37:07","slug":"can-you-use-dog-clippers-on-horses","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/can-you-use-dog-clippers-on-horses\/","title":{"rendered":"Can you use dog clippers on horses?"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_17 counter-hierarchy counter-decimal ez-toc-grey\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" style=\"display: none;\"><i class=\"ez-toc-glyphicon ez-toc-icon-toggle\"><\/i><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class=\"ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1\"><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/can-you-use-dog-clippers-on-horses\/#Can_you_use_dog_clippers_on_horses\" title=\"Can you use dog clippers on horses?\">Can you use dog clippers on horses?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/can-you-use-dog-clippers-on-horses\/#Can_you_use_human_hair_clippers_on_horses\" title=\"Can you use human hair clippers on horses?\">Can you use human hair clippers on horses?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/can-you-use-dog-clippers-on-horses\/#Can_you_use_any_oil_on_horse_clippers\" title=\"Can you use any oil on horse clippers?\">Can you use any oil on horse clippers?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/can-you-use-dog-clippers-on-horses\/#What_is_the_best_blade_for_body_clipping_a_horse\" title=\"What is the best blade for body clipping a horse?\">What is the best blade for body clipping a horse?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/can-you-use-dog-clippers-on-horses\/#Can_you_use_dog_clippers_to_clip_a_horse\" title=\"Can you use dog clippers to clip a horse?\">Can you use dog clippers to clip a horse?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/can-you-use-dog-clippers-on-horses\/#Whats_the_difference_between_clippers_and_dog_clippers\" title=\"What&#8217;s the difference between clippers and dog clippers?\">What&#8217;s the difference between clippers and dog clippers?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/can-you-use-dog-clippers-on-horses\/#How_do_you_put_clippers_on_a_horse\" title=\"How do you put clippers on a horse?\">How do you put clippers on a horse?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/can-you-use-dog-clippers-on-horses\/#Can_you_use_human_clippers_on_horse\" title=\"Can you use human clippers on horse?\">Can you use human clippers on horse?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/can-you-use-dog-clippers-on-horses\/#Can_you_use_human_hair_clippers_on_animals\" title=\"Can you use human hair clippers on animals?\">Can you use human hair clippers on animals?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/can-you-use-dog-clippers-on-horses\/#What_blade_do_you_use_to_shave_a_horse\" title=\"What blade do you use to shave a horse?\">What blade do you use to shave a horse?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/can-you-use-dog-clippers-on-horses\/#What_oil_can_I_use_to_lubricate_hair_clippers\" title=\"What oil can I use to lubricate hair clippers?\">What oil can I use to lubricate hair clippers?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/can-you-use-dog-clippers-on-horses\/#What_can_I_use_for_clipper_blade_oil\" title=\"What can I use for clipper blade oil?\">What can I use for clipper blade oil?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/can-you-use-dog-clippers-on-horses\/#Can_I_use_baby_oil_on_horse_clippers\" title=\"Can I use baby oil on horse clippers?\">Can I use baby oil on horse clippers?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/can-you-use-dog-clippers-on-horses\/#What_blades_are_best_for_clipping_horses\" title=\"What blades are best for clipping horses?\">What blades are best for clipping horses?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/can-you-use-dog-clippers-on-horses\/#What_is_at_84_blade_used_for\" title=\"What is at 84 blade used for?\">What is at 84 blade used for?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/can-you-use-dog-clippers-on-horses\/#How_do_I_choose_a_horse_clipper\" title=\"How do I choose a horse clipper?\">How do I choose a horse clipper?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-17\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/can-you-use-dog-clippers-on-horses\/#Can_I_use_dog_clippers_on_horse\" title=\"Can I use dog clippers on horse?\">Can I use dog clippers on horse?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-18\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/can-you-use-dog-clippers-on-horses\/#Can_you_use_human_clippers_on_a_horse\" title=\"Can you use human clippers on a horse?\">Can you use human clippers on a horse?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-19\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/can-you-use-dog-clippers-on-horses\/#What_blade_do_you_use_to_clip_a_horse\" title=\"What blade do you use to clip a horse?\">What blade do you use to clip a horse?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-20\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/can-you-use-dog-clippers-on-horses\/#Is_there_a_difference_between_hair_clippers_and_dog_clippers\" title=\"Is there a difference between hair clippers and dog clippers?\">Is there a difference between hair clippers and dog clippers?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_you_use_dog_clippers_on_horses\"><\/span>Can you use dog clippers on horses?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Comb guides to fit A5 sized clippers.Metal Comb GuidesmmInches25mm1 inch6 more rows<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_you_use_human_hair_clippers_on_horses\"><\/span>Can you use human hair clippers on horses?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>You can use human clippers on horses. Human hair is different from horse hair. While we have thin, short hair, horses have long, thick manes. If you use human clippers on your horse, the whole process will be messy and your horse will end up looking shabby.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_you_use_any_oil_on_horse_clippers\"><\/span>Can you use any oil on horse clippers?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Some mainstream clipper oils may cause some horse&#8217;s skin to react. <b>Try using baby oil to lubricate the clippers instead. For horses who mark easily after clipping, use a medium blade that leaves on slightly more hair to provide extra protection.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_the_best_blade_for_body_clipping_a_horse\"><\/span>What is the best blade for body clipping a horse?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Blade NumberHair LengthBest ForT-84<b>3\/32 long<\/b><b>Body<\/b>#10 Blade1\/16 longLegs and body#15 Blade3\/64 longBridle Path#30 Blade1\/50 longEars or muzzle (if you don&#8217;t like the naked look of a #40 blade)1 more row<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_you_use_dog_clippers_to_clip_a_horse\"><\/span>Can you use dog clippers to clip a horse?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Comb guides to fit A5 sized clippers.Metal Comb GuidesmmInches25mm1 inch6 more rows<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Whats_the_difference_between_clippers_and_dog_clippers\"><\/span>What&#8217;s the difference between clippers and dog clippers?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Human clippers use smaller, finer blades that cut closer to the skin, while dog clippers use thicker, longer blades which are designed to move through coarser hair and don&#8217;t get so close to the skin.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_do_you_put_clippers_on_a_horse\"><\/span>How do you put clippers on a horse?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>22. Can you use clippers on wet dog hair? <b>You can shave your dog when its hair is wet. In fact, it is something that many professional groomers do and they call it wet shaving.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_you_use_human_clippers_on_horse\"><\/span>Can you use human clippers on horse?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>You can use human clippers on horses. Human hair is different from horse hair. While we have thin, short hair, horses have long, thick manes. If you use human clippers on your horse, the whole process will be messy and your horse will end up looking shabby.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_you_use_human_hair_clippers_on_animals\"><\/span>Can you use human hair clippers on animals?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Dogs with fine, single coats may cope with human clippers, since fur is reasonably similar to human hair. You should always avoid using human clippers on dogs with double coats. You should be as gentle as possible, and stop should the dog be showing any signs of distress.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_blade_do_you_use_to_shave_a_horse\"><\/span>What blade do you use to shave a horse?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Blades used to clip horses range from the fine cut of a <b>number 40 blade, which cuts the hair to 1\/100 of an inch, to a number 3 3\/4 blade, which leaves 1\/2 inch of hair after cutting.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_oil_can_I_use_to_lubricate_hair_clippers\"><\/span>What oil can I use to lubricate hair clippers?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Canola Oil  It is used to reduce friction between the moving parts to make your hair clipper as efficient as possible. It is because of this fact that as you use your hair clipper more, it becomes heavier, and that causes more wear and tear on the moving parts.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_can_I_use_for_clipper_blade_oil\"><\/span>What can I use for clipper blade oil?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Alternatives to clipper oil A hair clipper expert on Quora says that <b>any lightweight carrier oil will get the job done. Make sure it can withstand high temperatures&#8211;the blades create a friction that causes heat. They suggest using a generic olive oil brand (it doesn&#8217;t have to be extra virgin).<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_I_use_baby_oil_on_horse_clippers\"><\/span>Can I use baby oil on horse clippers?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Some mainstream clipper oils may cause some horse&#8217;s skin to react. <b>Try using baby oil to lubricate the clippers instead. For horses who mark easily after clipping, use a medium blade that leaves on slightly more hair to provide extra protection.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_blades_are_best_for_clipping_horses\"><\/span>What blades are best for clipping horses?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Blades used to clip horses range from the fine cut of a <b>number 40 blade, which cuts the hair to 1\/100 of an inch, to a number 3 3\/4 blade, which leaves 1\/2 inch of hair after cutting.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_at_84_blade_used_for\"><\/span>What is at 84 blade used for?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>This is a blade for <b>shaving your horse or your dog .. I have used it on both.. just used it to shave my Terrier who has a thick undercoat did a great job of going through all of her fur, makes a Super Summer cut. Makes for quick work on large dogs. Andis quality has always been good for me.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_do_I_choose_a_horse_clipper\"><\/span>How do I choose a horse clipper?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>You&#8217;ll need to think about your horse&#8217;s temperament. If he doesn&#8217;t like being clipped, <b>choose clippers that are quiet with minimal vibration. If you like sharp edges, look for a set with a narrow edge  this will give a cleaner finish to your lines.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_I_use_dog_clippers_on_horse\"><\/span>Can I use dog clippers on horse?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Comb guides to fit A5 sized clippers.Metal Comb GuidesmmInches25mm1 inch6 more rows<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_you_use_human_clippers_on_a_horse\"><\/span>Can you use human clippers on a horse?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>You can use human clippers on horses. Human hair is different from horse hair. While we have thin, short hair, horses have long, thick manes. If you use human clippers on your horse, the whole process will be messy and your horse will end up looking shabby.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_blade_do_you_use_to_clip_a_horse\"><\/span>What blade do you use to clip a horse?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Blades used to clip horses range from the fine cut of a <b>number 40 blade, which cuts the hair to 1\/100 of an inch, to a number 3 3\/4 blade, which leaves 1\/2 inch of hair after cutting.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_there_a_difference_between_hair_clippers_and_dog_clippers\"><\/span>Is there a difference between hair clippers and dog clippers?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Human clippers use smaller, finer blades that cut closer to the skin, while dog clippers use thicker, longer blades which are designed to move through coarser hair and don&#8217;t get so close to the skin.<\/p>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Table of Contents Can you use dog clippers on horses?Can you use human hair clippers on horses?Can you use any oil on horse clippers?What is the best blade for body clipping a horse?Can you use dog clippers to clip a horse?What&#8217;s the difference between clippers and dog clippers?How do you put clippers on a horse?Can&#8230;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":3,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_kad_post_transparent":"","_kad_post_title":"","_kad_post_layout":"","_kad_post_sidebar_id":"","_kad_post_content_style":"","_kad_post_vertical_padding":"","_kad_post_feature":"","_kad_post_feature_position":"","_kad_post_header":false,"_kad_post_footer":false,"spay_email":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-104959","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry"],"jetpack_featured_media_url":"","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/104959"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/3"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=104959"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/104959\/revisions"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=104959"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=104959"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=104959"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}