| One of the most common complaints horse owners | | | | Once you can do this with no problem, turn the clippers |
| have about the common ground manners of their | | | | on. Again, rub them over your horse's neck, moving |
| horses, involves clipping their ears. Most horses will | | | | towards their ears. Do this slowly so they can get |
| show at least some hesitation to having their ears | | | | used to the sound and vibration. Once your horse is |
| clipped, especially the first few times. If you know the | | | | used to this, try clipping the ears. Take your time and |
| secrets to keeping your horse calm they will eventually | | | | don't be forceful. Your horse will probably never love it, |
| get used to having their ears clipped. | | | | but they should tolerate it for short periods. I can only |
| There are basically two types of clippers | | | | imagine how annoying it is and how much it must tickle. |
| manufactured for trimming your horse's ears - electric | | | | You should be understanding of that. |
| cord models and battery operated cordless models. I | | | | This process of slowly introducing new things works in |
| recommend the cordless models because you don't | | | | many areas of training. If your horse has a problem |
| have to worry about the cord getting wrapped around | | | | with you brushing their face, be persistent, but slowly |
| your horse's legs or spooking them as it is dragged | | | | move from neck to face. It may not work the first |
| across their face. With the clipper in the OFF position, | | | | time, for clipping or anything else, but with consistency |
| begin gently rubbing the clippers on your horse's ears, | | | | and patience, your horse will learn not to be frightened |
| face and neck. | | | | or bothered. |