2017 Miniature Horse World July E-Magazine | Page 8

Body Clipping Tip
from the
Obsessive Groomer
By Sarah Vas from Facebook
H
ere are some body
clipping super tips
from my years of
experience in the only other
breed that clips obsessively-
Arabians! 
BEFORE body clipping… Bathe
the body and legs very thoroughly.
Rinse but don’t sweat scrape yet.
THEN…Mix any basic drug store
mineral oil with the hottest water
the mini can tolerate. Generally
I fill my bucket with two gallons
water and 1/2 cup oil for a Mini. 
You’re going to dedicate a bucket
and a sponge to this mixture. It
won’t wash out without a miracle.
Now... Briskly run the mineral oil
water all over every inch of hair you
want to clip. Face, legs, top line,
tummy, everywhere. Sweat scrape
thoroughly. Allow poopsie baby to
dry but don’t freak out about the
greasy look or feel.
Clip... Your blades will stay cleaner
and sharper longer. The hair will
cut like hot butter, even the stiff
spots like knee caps and top lines.
The track marks will be minimal at
best. 
And the best part... The oil
will protect the skin by ultra
moisturizing it before you clip!
The hair coat will look shiny
and lustrous and no razor burn!
Any track marks can be cross cut
immediately and cleaned up. An
oiled clip is show ready right from
the groom stall (I learned this
trick from an Arabian Icon from
the old days).
You’re welcome!
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