How to Use Oster ClipMaster Single-Speed Clippers

Oster one-speed clippers are effective for use on horses to clip muzzles, ears, bridle paths and legs. The one speed does not change the volume of the feeling of the clippers to the horse. Through proper use of the clippers, you can get most of your trimming needs done before the blades get too hot for your horse to stand. To do any further clipping, such as body clipping, you will need bigger blades and clippers with a bigger motor to help with the excessive work.

Things You'll Need

  • Dry grooming area
  • Coolant spray
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Instructions

    • 1

      Make sure the area you want to clip in is completely dry. Also make sure that your horse is completely dry. Any dampness can result in you or your horse getting shocked.

    • 2

      Plug in the clippers and turn them on to make sure that they are running properly. The clippers should hum when they are turned on, and not have a grating sounds at all to them, especially if they are new. If the clippers do have the grating sound, check the blades to make sure they are not broken, that they are clean and that they are tightly attached.

    • 3

      Spray the metal part of the clippers with a cool lubricant spray before you begin. Every time you start a new section, such as an ear, muzzle, or foot, you should re-spray with the cooling lube.

    • 4

      Hold the clippers in your hand next to the horse and turn the clippers on. Hold your hand next to the horse's shoulder so that they get used to the vibrating feeling and understand where it is coming from.

    • 5

      Start with your horse's face and head before doing your horse's legs. This way the clippers will not be too hot to put against the sensitive skin on your horse's face.

    • 6

      Keep the flat part of the clipper blade flat against the skin of your horse. Move as fast as the blades will clip; otherwise, you are going to pull the hair and clip the skin, making it a painful experience for which a horse will learn to behave badly. You want clipping to be easy and stress-free.

    • 7

      Turn off the clippers before you unplug them from the wall. This will keep you from getting shocked when you unplug them and when you plug them back in again.