Which clippers?

[ponyjumper525]

Hello! I’m going to start getting paid to clip horses. Which clippers do you prefer?

http://www.smartpakequine.com/oster-...ipmaster-5037p or http://www.smartpakequine.com/andis-…-clipper-8077p

I know that the Osters are stronger/faster, but heavier and louder (some horses may not like) and then the Andis are lighter and easier to hold and quieter, but take longer to clip. However, they are also more versatile and can do legs. I’m going to buy one and price isn’t really a factor - just want to know what’s a better long term investment/choice

Which one do y’all prefer and why?

[Nickelodian]

C. None of the above.

I used to clip with the Andis, and they work fine, but prefer my Lister Stars.

[oceanwarmbloods89]

I have both of these clippers. The Oster clippers are good when you have a very hairy horse, but are not good fot the hard to clip areas such as the face and legs. I have also had horses be very sensitive with these big clippers, but be completely fine with the Andis since they are smaller and quieter.

If you have to pick ONE I would buy the Andis. They are good for an entire body clip and you can also swap out the blades for closer clips etc. They last forever and are a great buy in my opinion. But, if you can splurge, get both, as the big Oster clippers work much better on a more hairy horse and clipping takes half the time.

Happy clipping!

[Joyrider]

Agree with Nick - Lister Stars and they come in purple now - bonus! hehe.

[M_Owen]

I bought Lister Stars last winter and have done 4 clips with them now. I’ve been very happy withi them. Low vibration, light, and in the grand scheme of body clippers not that loud. Word to the wise though, they come with the fine clipper blades (at least mine did), so unless you are looking for the surgical prep look, buy a pair of the medium blades. I didn’t know that for my first clip and my horse was scalped. Looked ok within a couple of weeks, but a little shocking at first.

[Joyrider]

Yup - nothing like making your first pass and going, “Holy crap!” with those fine blades!

[trubandloki]

[QUOTE=ponyjumper525;7256216]
http://www.smartpakequine.com/andis-…-clipper-8077p[/QUOTE]

My very hairy pony was just clipped using these and they worked great.

[M_Owen]

Yep- and I was clipping my horse for the first time so did that first swipe on her shoulder where it was nice and visible. Throughout the clip I kept trying to adjust my angle, how firmly I held the clipper against her, etc. It wasn’t until after when I asked a friend who had the Stars if she had the same experience. That was when I found out about the fine/ medium blade thing. Surprise!

[lauriep]

OP, you aren’t compRing apples to apples. The Clipmasters are heavy duty body clippers, capable of clipping the heaviest coats. The Andis 2-speeds are capable of doing full body clips, but will take longer as the really thick coats will bog them down. Andis makes a heavy duty body clipper similar to, but much better than, the Clipmasters. I have both the small and large Andis, and it makes for a perfect pair. I use the 2-speeds in the fall, on the first clips, and then the big ones for later clips and heavier coats.

[pass]

Hopefully the link will work now.

Laube are the only ones I’ll use. You will want to compare stokes per minuet when looking at clippers. As far as the red Andis go, I have a pair and they are great for clipping legs, bridle paths and basic show clipping. They will body clip, but just know that it will take you double the amount of time. Spend the money up front. You won’t regret it.

http://www.valleyvet.com/ct_detail.html?pgguid=bc9c8c3c-0f10-472f-9361-4a9f80bd4add&gas=laube%20clippers

[ByTheBook]

Totally agree with Pass. I wouldn’t be caught dead body clipping without Laubes.

[Reminisce]

Lister Stars. Been clipping professionally for 5 years. First 3 were with Oster Clipmasters and while they are tough, they are heavy and they blow so much hair in your face/eyes/ up your nose, and aren’t easily maneuvable. Have had the Lister Stars for 2 years now and won’t look back. Tried the Lister Legends too and they crapped out on me after 5 clips. Switched back to the Stars. Light weight, no lines, easy to do face and legs with, no hair blowing everywhere. Happy clipping!

[SidesaddleRider]

I have 2 of the Osters, and just bought the Lister Stars - and I am a convert! Great, great clippers. We have a barn full of hunt horses, and they get clipped 4-5 times during the season (Sept-Mar), so I spend a lot of time clipping.

[rosebudranch]

I love my Osters, but I also have a pair of Andis (not those listed) for legs, face and smaller areas, clipping those areas with the Oster are impossible or it looks horrible… and most horse’s dont tolerate it. If you plan to do this for pay, you need both…

[2horseowner]

With a new horse and being told by the previous owner that Ace was used when clipping, I bought a pair of the Andis. I clipped today and was impressed. Yes, it took much longer than if I had used my Premiers, but it was a great clipper. The horse was a saint, I don’t what happened with the previous owner. I kept the blades clean and oiled while clipping. I am glad I bought them, but will use my Premier’s next time. The Horse Journal had recommended the Premiers and I found them to be spot on. I also have the big Osters, and will always keep them on hand, but the Premiers are really great. The customer service is wonderful.

[NinaL_aka_Chrissy]

I have the Andis AGC Two Speed clippers. I changed from the T-84 blade to the Andis Ceramic #10 blades. This weekend I clipped three equines in various states of hirsuteness. One pony with hair the length of a mountain goat, a very dirty horse with moderately long hair and my hunter, who was ready for her second body clip of the year. Total time spent clipping - 6 hours. The blades stayed cool to the end. Andis now makes a 5 speed clipper (Andis ProClip). The faster speeds make it clip as fast as a Clipmaster. The faster the clippers move the blades the faster you clip. When my AGCs die I will upgrade to the 5 speed clipper.

[Lori]

I have the Premier 4000 as a main body clipper. Love them! They are smooth and clip effortlessly.
For legs and face I have the 2-speed clippers and the Oster adjust-a-groom.
All of my clippers burned in the barn fire in Iowa, so the Andis 2-speed and Osters are both replacements. My old Andis 2-speed and Sunbeam Adjust-a-groom worked better than the new pairs do.
As for body clippers, the Premier 4000 are my first full sized clippers ever.

[uffan831]

How long with the Laube clippers run without having to be charged? I am always looking for a way to clip faster and these look like they would reduce the time. How much time did u see that you were able to save with the Laube clippers?

[pass]

My battery charges fully in about an hour, but mine also has a cord, so I mostly clip attached to power, but if I have a difficult horse I use the battery pack so that if it wants to move around a bit it’s not a problem.

[yellowbritches]

Am I the only one who finds that Andis clippers get REALLY hot? I’ve had a set of body clippers (which NEVER worked right) and a set of the ones listed, and both always heated up VERY fast, even on light duty work (like whiskers and bridle paths).

I have an ancient pair of Osters, and while they are heavy, loud, and horribly unpleasant, they get the job done. That being said, I am coveting a set of Lister Stars. I may try and buy a set eventually. I also like Laubes and have half considered a pair of those, too.