A neat clip, and a calm horse.

Mobile body clipping at your barn. Every clip is planned with you first, so your horse stays comfortable and works well all winter.

Request a clip date See clip patterns

Clips and prices

Prices are per horse and drop as less of the horse is clipped. Each includes a pre-clip check and a tidy finish. Ponies are priced lower, and multiple horses at one barn get a discount.

Full clip

$210

Coat removed from the whole body, legs included. Saddle patch optional. For horses in hard work through winter.

Hunter clip

$175

Whole body clipped, with legs and a saddle patch left on for protection.

Blanket clip

$145

Neck and belly clipped, back and hindquarters left on. A good middle ground.

Irish clip

$125

Neck, shoulders and chest clipped. Belly and hindquarters keep their coat.

Trace clip

$110

Underside of neck, chest and belly only. Suits lighter work and ponies.

Tidy-ups and trims

from $35

Heads, ears, bridle paths, fetlocks and top-ups between full clips.

Clip clean-up

Quoted per horse

Fixing a clip that went wrong: track lines, uneven patches, missed spots. Price depends on the situation. Send photos for a quote.

Travel: barns farther than 20 miles from Whitsett, NC have a $30 travel fee. It can be waived if multiple horses are done at the same location.

How it works

  1. Tell me about your horseAge, work level, temperament and any past clipping history.
  2. Choose the clipWe agree the pattern and mark the lines before any clippers start.
  3. Clip at your barnI bring my clippers and a 25-50 foot power cord. I need a dry, level spot with good light and an outlet.
  4. Photos and a reportI send you photos of the finished clip and a short note on how your horse did.

I clip horses at barns across the area throughout the season, from first-timers to seasoned competition horses. Nervous or sensitive horses are welcome: I'll go slowly, take breaks and stop if your horse isn't coping.

  • Clippers cleaned and blades sharpened between every horse
  • Happy to work around your barn's routine and your own handler
  • Sedation is between you and your veterinarian. If it's needed, make sure it's on board by my arrival time. We can talk it over beforehand

Before I arrive

  • Horse dry, clean and groomed. Wet or muddy coats blunt blades
  • Stable or covered area with a power outlet. I bring a 25-50 foot power cord
  • Blankets ready for straight after the clip
  • Optional: a hay net or a helper to keep your horse occupied

About me

I rode competitively for 18 years, up to the Prix St. Georges (PSG) level in dressage. Along the way I groomed horses in Texas and in Wellington, Florida, where I clipped and braided for international riders.

That experience taught me what a good clip looks like and how to keep a horse relaxed while it's done. Clipping is the only service I offer right now, though I may add braiding in the future.

Request a clip date

Send the details and I'll reply with available dates, usually within a day. Early fall and mid-winter fill up first, so book ahead.

Phone: (972) 565-8287
Email: blake@horsegroomernc.com