Re: Wooley Boogers (clipping)

[Leigh331@aol.com]

In a message dated 2/12/99 5:51:57 PM EST, rides2far@juno.com writes:

<< 
  Do you have to shave your horse before racing if he is haired 
 >up?  Or do you condition him accordingly??  Hope that is not too dumb 
 >a question
  >>
I'd like to say that IMO, no question is "dumb".  Especially not this one, all
of us worry over this each year.  If you can get by without clipping, it's
better, I think.  But if you really think you should clip, do a partial clip.
Clip areas of the body that sweat the most and will be the most advantageous
to the horse, like the neck and chest area.  If you do a full clip, you must
be ready and able to blanket the rest of the winter as the weather dictates.
Once clipped, there's no turning back.
Leigh