Feature Liveryman Black Beauty Clippers Liveryman Harmony Plus Clippers Weight and Usability Lightweight and easy to handle, ideal for professionals. Quiet and lightweight, ideal for nervous horses and weaker hands. Speed Control Adjustable speed to reduce noise and comfort nervous horses. Pre-tensioned blades cannot be re-sharpened and require replacement. Operation Cool operation with a powerful motor for continuous use. 2-in-1 machine as both a clipper and a trimmer. Blades Versatile blades: comes with A2 medium blades (2.5mm) and supports A22 fine blades (1.5mm). A5 snap-on blades for full body clipping and trimming. Power Option N/A Rechargeable battery for up to 90 minutes or with mains lead. Ideal for Professionals and multiple horses, various coat types. Owners with a single horse and easy coat, those new to clipping. Choosing the Right Horse Clippers: Liveryman Black Beauty vs Liveryman Harmony Plus for Tricky Areas When it comes to clipping your horse, especially in those tricky areas such as the face, legs, and skin folds, having the right clippers can make all the difference. This guide compares the popular Liveryman Black Beauty clippers and the Liveryman Harmony Plus, helping you decide which is best suited for your needs. Understanding Your Horse's Needs Before diving into specifics, it's crucial to understand your horses unique needs. Horses have varying coat types, from fine and short to dense and long, and they also have sensitive areas that require special care. Liveryman Black Beauty Clippers The Liveryman Black Beauty clippers are renowned for their performance and versatility. They offer several features that make them ideal for horse clipping. Lightweight and Easy to Use: These clippers are lightweight and easy to handle, ideal for professionals who must clip multiple horses consecutively without fatigue. Adjustable Speed: Allows you to adjust speed, particularly useful for sensitive areas like the head or legs, reducing noise to comfort nervous horses. Cool Operation: Designed to cope with continuous use without overheating, ensuring a smooth clipping experience. Versatile Blades: Comes with A2 medium blades (2.5mm) and can take A22 fine blades (1.5mm) for flexibility. Liveryman Harmony Plus Clippers The Liveryman Harmony Plus is another excellent option, noted for its versatility and ease of use, especially suited for those with one horse and an easy coat. 2-in-1 Machine: Can be used as both a clipper and a trimmer, handling full body clipping with a wide blade and trimming with the A5 snap-on blades. Quiet and Lightweight: Quieter and lighter than full-size clippers, ideal for nervous horses and those with weaker hands, with less vibration adding to comfort. Pre-Tensioned Blades: Blade tension is pre-set, beneficial for those new to clipping; however, blades cannot be re-sharpened and require replacement when dull. Battery and Mains Option: Can be used with a rechargeable battery for up to 90 minutes or with a mains lead, offering usage flexibility. Clipping Tricky Areas When it comes to clipping tricky areas like the face, legs, and skin folds, here are some tips and how each clipper can assist: Face Clipping Use a quiet and lightweight clipper to avoid startling your horse. The Liveryman Harmony Plus, with its quiet operation and light weight, is particularly suitable for this task. Ensure the clipper blades are directed away from the eyes and avoid clipping whiskers, eyebrows, or lashes, as these are sensory organs crucial for navigation. Leg Clipping For clipping the legs, especially around the tendons and skin folds, the adjustable speed of the Black Beauty clippers can be very useful. Slowing down the speed helps in smoothly navigating tight areas. The Harmony Plus, with its A5 snap-on blades, excels in hard-to-reach areas like the chestnuts, back of pasterns, and other sensitive leg sections. Skin Folds and Elbows Clipping skin folds and elbows requires careful handling. The "push and slide" method, where you stretch the skin to access these areas, is effective with both clippers. However, the Black Beauty's ability to adjust speed can make this process even smoother. Conclusion Both the Liveryman Black Beauty and Harmony Plus clippers offer distinct advantages for clipping tricky areas on your horse. For Professionals and Multiple Horses: The Black Beauty clippers are ideal due to their powerful motor, adjustable speed, and ability to handle continuous use without overheating. They are versatile, suitable for various coat types and clipping tasks. For Single Horses and Easy Coats: The Harmony Plus is an excellent option. It is quieter, lighter, and more cost-effective, perfect for those with one horse and an easy coat. Its 2-in-1 functionality and pre-tensioned blades increase convenience. By selecting the right clipper based on your needs and your horse's needs, you ensure a safe, comfortable, and effective clipping experience. Additional Tips Ensure your clipper blades are properly aligned, adjusted, and oiled to avoid uneven cuts and clipper marks. Clip in long, smooth strokes against the hair growth to minimize clipper marks and achieve a level cut. Use grooming gloves or a cloth to wipe away any stray hairs after clipping, and consider adding conditioning grooming oil for a final touch. Explore More with Just Horse Riders Interested in enhancing your horse riding experience beyond just clippers? Explore our Jodhpur Collection, check out our Horse Riding Boot Collection, or add the perfect pair of gloves from our Horse Riding Gloves Collection. Nurture your horse with our Everyday Horse Vitamins & Supplements or surprise your equine friend with treats from our Horse Treats And Gifts section. For clippers, accessories, and more, visit the Just Horse Riders homepage. You'll find everything you need to cater to your equestrian needs.```html```

Wilmington, Ohio The first Wilmington Sunday Spotlight of 2025 shines on Riece Locke of Ontario, Canada. Riece wears all the hats that the sport has to offer as a rider, groom and manager at Ten Sixty Stables (TSS). The young athlete has been widely recognized at the facility for her work ethic and top care of the string of horses at TSS. We caught[...]Read MoreThe post Wilmington Sunday Spotlight: Riece Locke appeared first on World Equestrian Center.

Ocala, FL The $40,000 Juniper Grand Prix took center stage on Sunday afternoon, with 22 horse-and-rider combinations vying for the top prize. The thrilling competition culminated in a six-horse jump-off, where Kristen Vanderveen (USA) secured victory aboard her new partner, Bull Runs Celestial (Cicero Z Van Paemel x Celeste), owned by Bull Run Jumpers, Inc. Course designer Ben Townley (GBR) crafted a challenging track,[...]Read MoreThe post Kristen Vanderveen and Bull Runs Celestial Reach for the Stars in $40,000 Juniper Grand Prix appeared first on World Equestrian Center.

The theme Tails & Teal for the 9thAnnual VOCAL Furball presented by Lugano Diamonds blends the black-tie optional event with the mission of raising funds to help with the prevention of homeless pets in the area. The Furball is the principal fundraiser each year for the Voices of Change Animal League (VOCAL). Everyone attending the 2025 Furball is encouraged to wear teal, the organizations signature[...]Read MoreThe post VOCAL Furball Celebrates a Decade of Service Preventing Homeless Pets appeared first on World Equestrian Center.

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Education charity Racing to School has revealed it engaged a record number of school children in its activities last year.Over 17,000 young people participated in 456 Racing to School events in 2024 as the charity continued to raise awareness of the racing industry and its many career pathways through educational activities at racing venues.The charitys free events take place at racing locations across the UK and allow pupils to improve their numeracy and literacy through interactive and outdoor learning activities in places such as the weighing room, the parade ring and the stables.Racing to School also achieved its target of welcoming more young people with Special Educational Needs and disabilities to its programmes.Huge tributeIt is a huge tribute to our small team that they have again grown participation, while maintaining the quality of the programmes, evidenced by the evaluation from our young people and their teachers and tutors, said John Blake, chief executive of Racing to School.We also attribute this progress to our generous donors, in particular the Levy Board and all the racecourses who are enthusiastic partners in connecting with young people in their communities.Identifying beneficiary needs and how racing can offer unique solutions and opportunities is the guiding principle to this work, and as we reach our 250,000th participant later this year, the ambition is to continue to grow in innovative ways through collaboration across the sport.Top jockeys show their supportLast year Irish jockey Rachael Blackmore joined Racing to School as an international supporter. Jockeys Hollie Doyle and Oisin Murphy and ITV Racings Leonna Mayor are all ambassadors for the charity.Im so proud to be an Ambassador for Racing to School. We need more people to come into racing, even if they dont end up working in the industry but are encouraged to go to the races and enjoy the sport, said Leonna Mayor on Stephen Wallis The Paddock and The Pavillion podcast.The charity is key at putting racing out there and showing people how many jobs there are and how fun it is. Theyre doing an amazing job and their reach has grown year on year; hopefully they can continue to get bigger.Existing supporters John Pearce Racing, the Gerald Leigh Charitable Trust and Godolphin were joined by Ventour and The Good Racing Company as investors in 2024.Image (c) Racing to School. Further readingThe truth about buying cheap horse feedHow to spend less money on winter feeding8 ways to motivate yourself to go hacking in winter (and why its good for you)Save the date for Your Horse Live 2025!The post Record numbers of young people were Racing to School in 2024 appeared first on Your Horse.

Michael Nolan (IRL) rides his Traditional Irish Horses into 3rd and 4th places in the Open Preliminary. John Dooley and Ronnie Kelly bred the winners. Crosstown Dancer and Sky Boy feature as Dams Sires in the small set of results this week. See below the full list of International Eventing Results for this week. Majestic Oaks, Ocala Horse Trials (USA) 11th 12th January 2025 Open Preliminary 1st Global Quarycrest (ISH)[was Quarycrest Destiny] 2014 gelding by OBOS Quatity 004 (OLD) out of Royal China (ISH) by Cavalier Royale (HOLST). Breeder: John Dooley (Donegal). Rider: Autumn Schweiss (USA) 23.7, 0, 5.6 = 29.3 3rd Rock Jennings (ISH)[TIH] 2016 gelding by Tajraasi (TB) out of Miss Goatenbridge (ISH)[TIH] by Crosstown Dancer (ID). Breeder: James Carey. Rider: Micheal Nolan (IRL) 22.6, 4, 9.2 = 35.8 4th Rock On (ISH)[TIH] 2017 gelding by Loughehoe Guy (ISH)[TIH] out of Lassies Dancer (ISH)[TIH] []

2025 is off to a flying start with the countdown to the MARS Badminton Horse Trials, with the opening of the Box Office and the promise of some thrilling, top-class equestrian competition in Britain.Spectators have the tantalising prospect of watching Team GBRs Olympic gold medallists from Paris in action on home ground, where they will be competing against some of the best international combinations to win the worlds most prestigious title and valuable first prize of 117,600I cannot wait to return to Badminton this year, it is my local 5* and I am very proud to compete there. I will be giving it my best shot! said Alex Bragg, the highest placed British rider at the 2024 event.As well as the 5* competition, there is plenty to keep spectators busy. There will be more than 400 trade stands selling everything from fashion, jewellery, art and furniture to all things equestrian. Plus, there is the thrill of watching young jockeys in the Shetland Pony Grand National and picking a future Badminton winner in the Dubarry Burghley Young Horse qualifier.Visitors interested in an upgrade to their Badminton experience might like to consider the ringside Portcullis Club which is described here: https://www.badminton-horse.co.uk/the-portcullis-club/; however, this will need to be booked by the 30th April.The Fairfax and Favor Badminton Lakeside offers garden table bookings on Saturday overlooking the iconic water jump. For further information please visit https://www.badminton-horse.co.uk/the-fairfax-and-favor-lakeside/.Were excited about the 2025 edition of The Mars Badminton Horse Trials, said Director Jane Tuckwell. After the success of the 75th anniversary event in 2024, we are planning to build on the fun of that event with phenomenal competition, inspirational displays and a fantastic atmosphere.Please note that all car parking and personal admission tickets must be purchased in advance. There will be no sales on the gate.