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Of course!  I don't think the Aussie Police would get on you
unless you took him to a show or trial clipped ;-)

I have read all sorts of eye-wash about how one should not clip
aussies in the summer because their fur 'insulates' then from
the heat.  Nonsense!  Try wearling a nice fluffy angora sweater
on a 90 degree day and see what 'insulation' it provides.  My
beloved (and sadly departed) aussie Harley hated the heat and
was totally miserable until he got shaved each summer.  His coat
was very thick, and he would patiently stand, no caller, no
leash, the 2+ hours it took to shear him.  Last summer I took it
a bit too short, and he had to wear a sweater for the first
couple of weeks... Oops!

So shave away - as long as there is enough left to protect
against sun-burn, you'll be fine.  Short hair also makes
tick-detection much easier.

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The whole ride experience can be very hard, and at times you question why
you put yourself through such abuse. But then you remember all those
moments when you pop up over a hill and are suddenly surrounded by the most
stunning views.  It's just you and your horse and for a moment time stops
and you can hear the angels sing.  Therein lies the addiction, at least for
me. 
~  Leslie Beyers

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