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Coat Clipping of Horses: A Survey

J Steinhoff-Wagner1

  • 1a Animal Nutrition , Institute of Animal Science, University of Bonn , Bonn , Germany.

Journal of Applied Animal Welfare Science : JAAWS
|April 3, 2018
PubMed

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This study surveyed sport horse owners in Germany about coat clipping. Findings reveal varied clipping practices, with most horses clipped before winter and blanketed year-round, highlighting a need for welfare guidelines.

Area of Science:

  • Equine Science
  • Animal Husbandry
  • Veterinary Medicine

Background:

  • Coat clipping is prevalent in sport horses.
  • Practices regarding timing, purpose, and technique vary widely.
  • Management and feeding of clipped horses also differ significantly.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To gather data on common coat clipping practices in sport horses.
  • To understand the motivations and methods behind clipping.
  • To identify trends in clipping frequency and type.

Main Methods:

  • An online questionnaire was distributed in Germany.
  • The survey comprised 32 questions.
  • 373 individuals completed the questionnaire, providing data on clipping practices.

Main Results:

  • Sport horses (68%) were predominantly clipped, mainly before or during winter (88%).
  • Clipping decisions were based on hair length (52%), sweat (47%), and drying time (47%).
  • Hunter and blanket clips (without head clipping) were most common (23% each), with >90% of horses blanketed day and night.

Conclusions:

  • Significant variation exists in sport horse coat clipping practices.
  • Current practices suggest a need for standardized welfare recommendations.
  • Further field observations are recommended to support survey data and inform guidelines.

Keywords:
Equineshavingthermoregulationwinter pelage removal

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