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My horse won't let me clip her face. How do I safely groom her?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Farm Animal | Horse | Female | spayed | 8 years and 3 months old | 900 lbs

I’ve clipped Lexus’s body, but now she won’t let me clip her face. Any tips?

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Answered By Lindsey Edwards MVB, BSc, IVCA

Veterinarian

Published on April 28th, 2019

If she is very reluctant you may need to get your vet out to sedate her for both her and your own safety. Using a quiet, low vibration clippers can be helpful, as many horses do not like the sound/vibration close to the bone on the legs and face

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