Hey there! I have always used the big Oster. Clippers. Would like a cooler blade and less heavy and loud! Any recommendations!
I use these: Andis AGC Super 2-Speed. I was able to clip about 1/3 of a pretty hefty trace clip on my 17hh guy before I needed to give them a spray to cool off. They’re not loud (though they do vibrate quite… heavy? in the hand which can become slightly annoying after an hour or so) and don’t hurt my arm/hand. JJ tolerates them quite well also - he’s very ticklish on his barrel and these let me clip quickly and not bug him for as long.
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Tagging along here 
Anyone use the wall-mounted or belt-mounted clippers?
FWIW, I use Osters as well, had them for, ermm, like 15 years now! Replaced part of the cord that got frayed right where the bend while stored, and get the blades sharpened once or twice a year. They are heavy, but dependable.
I use the Wahl competition clippers similar to the Andis ones posted above. I clip about 10-15 horses a year and have tried regular clippers (Osters - yuck, too hot, too heavy, too slow) and belt mounted clippers (almost a tie but the cord hooked from the belt to the blades is too bulky and hard to twist). The Wahls are definitely my favorite. All the horses I clip are show ready the second I am done with them and have rubbed in some conditioner. I am almost down to an hour for a full clip not including the legs with my trusty Wahls. Legs take me an extra 45 minutes because I am super OCD and usually working alone.
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I use these: Andis AGC Super 2-Speed. I was able to clip about 1/3 of a pretty hefty trace clip on my 17hh guy before I needed to give them a spray to cool off. They’re not loud (though they do vibrate quite… heavy? in the hand which can become slightly annoying after an hour or so) and don’t hurt my arm/hand. JJ tolerates them quite well also - he’s very ticklish on his barrel and these let me clip quickly and not bug him for as long.[/QUOTE]
I also use these and love them! They’re light and get the job done, but I definitely wouldn’t recommend them for a multiple horse operation. For my one furry beast, they work exceptionally well!
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I also use these and love them! They’re light and get the job done, but I definitely wouldn’t recommend them for a multiple horse operation. For my one furry beast, they work exceptionally well![/QUOTE]
Definitely agree with you - I think they’re good for the ammy with 1-2 horses but not a professional needing to zip through 2 clips a horse per season.
Only caveat - it took me a bit to figure out how to get the blade changed but that can mostly be attributed to my stubborn refusal to read the directions because “I know how to do this.” 
I have a pair of the Clip Masters and I also purchased a pair of the Andis clippers. When I clipped my OTTB mare last year, she had never been body clipped before. The Osters were making her nervous. I decided to try the Andis. I got a set of the T84 blades which worked great for the body and neck. I then switched to the size #10 blades and did the smaller areas.
Lister Stars. Hands down the best things I’ve ever used. Super lightweight compared to my Osters. I’ve hated every pair of Andis I’ve ever used (seems they get VERY hot VERY fast). I got Lister Stars this year and they have been a game changer for me.
I HATE all those 2-speeds. I have the Andis and almost never use them. I find the horses hate them.
Hands down the best clippers for a pro clipper are Premier 1. I find the horses would rather me use the Premiers on their head and legs over the Andis (or Oster) 2 speeds. They HATE the 2 speeds.
I have two friends who bought clippers to just do their horses and they both have Lister Stars and love them.
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I HATE all those 2-speeds. I have the Andis and almost never use them. I find the horses hate them. [/QUOTE]And I have the total opposite experience. Horses rarely even move or are ticklish when I use the Wahl 2 speeds (sample size of over 20 horses). Everything else I have tried caused them to be a bit antsy or ticklish, and I moved back to the Wahls. I may buy the Lister Stars for next year after hearing such good things about them.
I love the lister star’s. 6yrs now and still going strong clipping many horses a year.
I love the Andis HP Progress Clippers. They are new on the scene and I think they are a lot like the Lister Stars. I also have the little Andis AGC 2 speed and use those for the face, ears, and tight spots. FWIW, I find that the T-10 blade (also wide) gives a closer and smoother cut, ideal for the face, ears etc.
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I had a set of Osters that my family purchase in 1968 and they still work. Bought another that was very similar but with a flimsy casing that cracked. But there is no comparison in what you can do with the Andis HP Progress. They do not get hot, they cut fast and smooth, easy to handle, easy to operate, quiet. Love them. I probably tranquilize half the number of horses that I did with the Osters. It is the difference between a tractor and a car… or something like that.
AGC takes me way too long - 2 x the time of the bigger Andis. I hate clipping and like to get it done asap. I do about 10 clips per year on average.
Wow just saw the Lister Stars only weigh 1.75 pounds, and the Andis HP weigh 2.25. Compared to my Osters at almost four pounds…:dead:.
Maybe I should put clippers on my list for “wants.” My shoulder is still wrecked from clipping yesterday, and the cord shorted at the bend and needs repairing.
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Ok here is the best kept secret… Kim Laube clippers (bright yellow with a light). Super fast, quiet, AND light. Oh and it won’t spew hair back onto you like the Osters… I can clip a horse with my fleece britches on and not be itchy for the rest of the day!!! The only negative is b/c they are so fast they get hot quickly, so I have two pairs and just swap them out to get one horse done.
I had the Osters and bought the Lister Stars a few months ago - HUGE difference in weight, ergonomics, heat and ease of use. I’ve had Osters my whole life and I’ll never get another pair. LOVE the Listers. I can do an entire body clip including legs in 45 minutes because they are small enough that you CAN do the legs.
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I love the Andis HP Progress Clippers. They are new on the scene and I think they are a lot like the Lister Stars. I also have the little Andis AGC 2 speed and use those for the face, ears, and tight spots. FWIW, I find that the T-10 blade (also wide) gives a closer and smoother cut, ideal for the face, ears etc.
http://cdnll.doversaddlery.com/images/l/0018044.jpg
I had a set of Osters that my family purchase in 1968 and they still work. Bought another that was very similar but with a flimsy casing that cracked. But there is no comparison in what you can do with the Andis HP Progress. They do not get hot, they cut fast and smooth, easy to handle, easy to operate, quiet. Love them. I probably tranquilize half the number of horses that I did with the Osters. It is the difference between a tractor and a car… or something like that.
AGC takes me way too long - 2 x the time of the bigger Andis. I hate clipping and like to get it done asap. I do about 10 clips per year on average.[/QUOTE]
I like these (Andis HP) better than the Listers. They are easier to get a nice even clip. And MUCH better than my old big Osters. Also they seem to get less hair on you too so big BONUS!
I’m glad this thread came up. I looking at buying my own set of clippers for myself since I am planning on going back to grooming full time so I really need opinions on professional quality clippers! It sounds like the Listers are really popular (I also have friends that recommend them) but I’m still keeping my options open for anything better. Also would need smaller clippers for doing ears/face/legs so recommendations for those would be great too.
I have both the Listers and Andies HP. As I said, I like the Andis better. Blows hair away from you and much much easier to get an even cut. The Listers are almost too light and it is harder to get a cut without lines. The Andis are almost dummy proof.
Both need you to use blades made specifically for them. Blades for Andis are cheaper.
I need dummy proof! Would you still recommend these for body clipping 1-2 horses? I have no experience in body clipping so need the most fool proof I can find. I need something that would produce no lines . Something show worthy.
