AS we all know clipping a horse in the spring, when the new hairs replace the old, can damage the coat. Therefore it is not recommended to clip your horse after the month of January. Many may be guilty of simply brushing off the hair from the clippers and bundling it back into the box only to find out next year that the blades are rusty and blunt and the clippers itself is heating up and not working as it should. So, before you pack away the clippers here is some helpful advice on how to ensure your clippers are ready for the next season.