It’s almost that time of year again: The days are getting chillier and shorter. Pretty soon, the sun will be setting by the time you get to the barn after school. It’s easy enough to put on or take off your jacket, but your horse will be wearing a fluffy winter coat full-time.
If you ride actively throughout the winter and your horse gets sweaty in his winter fur, you may want to consider body clipping to help him cool out and dry faster after your rides.
If you clip your horse, why not have some fun and add in a cute design? Pick one of these creative stencils and print it out to add some flair to your horse’s winter coat!
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